Foundations that fund organizations in Manchester, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manchester nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $89K to Manchester organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manchester around $6,500. 5 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Manchester
- $89K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $6,500
- Based in MD
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manchester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Patapsco Valley Trout Unlimited - Big Pipe Project |
| The Clarence W Hottel Sr Christian Ministry Trust | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc C/O Knollwood Investment Advisory | Hunt Valley, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the organization |
| Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation Inc | Phoenix, MD | 1 | $6,500 | $6,500 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Drake-Lovejoy Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $6,454 | $6,454 | Preselected only | General support |
| Heidebrecht Family Charitable Trust | Reisterstown, MD | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Children's camp |
| Kenney Family Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Manchester, Maryland?
The Ludwig and Nancy Sternberger Charitable Foundation, The Clarence W Hottel Sr Christian Ministry Trust, Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc C/O Knollwood Investment Advisory, Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation Inc, The Drake-Lovejoy Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Manchester organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Manchester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.