The Foundation's grantmaking policies reflect
the donor's wishes, the legal requirements governing private philanthropy,
and the inherent limitations in the Foundation's ability to respond favorably
to the many grant requests we receive each year.
To be considered for funding, an organization must meet several requirements:
• Applicants must submit evidence of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) and Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Applicants must carry on their work
principally in metropolitan Baltimore.
• Applicants may not discriminate on
the basis of race, creed, color, physical handicap, or sex.
The Foundation does not provide funds for
the following:
• Endowments
• Individuals
• Building campaigns
• Deficit financing
• Annual giving
• Publications
• Arts and culture
• Religious programs or purposes
• Political action groups
• Specific disabilities or diseases
• Projects normally financed by government
In accordance with the donor's instruction, the Foundation awards no more than five percent of its grant budget in any calendar year to any single recipient. Because the Foundation is not normally a long-term source of funds, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how proposed activities will be sustained. Applicants are expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity and financial stability and to describe evaluation criteria and methods in their requests.