Foundations that fund organizations in Baltimore, Massachusetts
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Baltimore nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $254K to Baltimore organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Baltimore around $12K. 2 of these funders are based in Massachusetts; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Baltimore
- $254K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in MA
- 22%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Baltimore organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $112K | $112K | Yes | Toffler scholar program, sare program, katie irwin and zhe… |
| Motorola Solutions Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| The Sherwood Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Peter frampton myositis research fund |
| Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Support for operations |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | To support an annual meeting for women religious |
| Winsome Fund | Manchester, NH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Jeas Family Charitable Trust | Jamaica Plain, MA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To support educational initiatives and tuition assistance |
| Rees Charitable Trust | Lakewood, NJ | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation Inc | Cambridge, MA | 1 | $130 | $130 | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
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 Baltimore, Massachusetts?
The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, Motorola Solutions Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation, Koch Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Baltimore 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 Baltimore. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.