Baltimore Civic Fund Inc
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc is a Baltimore, Maryland, public charity that has served as a fiscal intermediary for the City of Baltimore since 1981. It connects government and philanthropy, helping city agencies receive philanthropic resources and administer programs intended to improve residents’ quality of life.
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Baltimore Civic Fund Inc gave $1.9M across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,881,590
- -67.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- -50.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,904
- -34.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $24,452,578
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Baltimore Civic Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 8 Market Place Ste 300, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (443) 540-6113
Website: https://baltimorecivicfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baltimore Civic Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Civic Works ($613K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
439 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 375 grants of 439 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and its stated work centers on the City of Baltimore. In the 2025 filing, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 5% to New York, and 2% to recipients whose state was not identified. These shares total 101%, as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
How Baltimore Civic Fund Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2025) to $9.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Works Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $612,786 |
| Bon Secours Community Works Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $284,518 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools Syste Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $80,022 |
| Pass It on Inc Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $68,475 |
| Dent Education Inc Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $62,161 |
| Npower Inc Brooklyn, NY | Subgrant | $50,000 |
| Open Works Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $50,000 |
| Let's Go Boys and Girls Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $50,000 |
| A Prosperous Tomorrow Baltimore, MD | Subgrant | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,452,578 | $18,169,256 | $20,178,291 | $1,881,590 | 46 | $412,557 |
| 2024 | $25,358,903 | $24,212,553 | $20,763,323 | $5,845,013 | 93 | $475,966 |
| 2023 | $19,294,079 | $19,730,196 | $19,996,210 | $8,988,925 | 298 | — |
| 2022 | $18,442,835 | $19,065,355 | $28,006,535 | $7,241,295 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $20,625,141 | $25,532,138 | $13,291,082 | $6,245,403 | 1 | $371,171 |
| 2019 | $9,110,888 | $5,166,457 | $5,235,218 | — | — | $598,725 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to connect government and philanthropy to improve residents’ quality of life and expand access to assets, resources, and opportunities that support the vitality of Baltimore’s residents and communities.
Its work includes supporting city-agency programs and administering grant funds from federal, state, and philanthropic partners. Programs described in its 2024 filing include AFRAM, a citywide cultural event; Clean Corps, a city-managed initiative addressing illegal dumping, litter, and overgrown grass and weeds in 42 underinvested neighborhoods, with a workforce-development component; and Artscape, a citywide arts festival. The filing also describes work on other projects and programs intended to improve the general welfare of Baltimore residents and the city.
The 2025 filing lists subgrants to organizations with varied missions. For example, Civic Works says it strengthens Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. Pass It On says it works to close technology-skills gaps among youth and adults in disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. Dent Education says it promotes equity by helping under-resourced youth develop creative potential through summer and after-school programs for Baltimore City public school students. Other recipients describe work in technology training and employment, STEM education, economic development, and community support.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 46 grants totaling $1,881,590. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $612,786, with a median of $11,250. The largest listed awards were $612,786 to Civic Works, $284,518 to Bon Secours Community Works, and $80,022 to Baltimore City Public Schools System. Other listed recipients included Pass It On ($68,475), Dent Education ($62,161), NPower ($50,000), Open Works ($50,000), Johns Hopkins University ($50,000), Let’s Go Boys and Girls ($50,000), and A Prosperous Tomorrow ($50,000). These awards are identified as subgrants.
The organization’s website describes grant programs administered with city agencies. For the 2025 ARPA Artist Grant Fund, the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs and Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture partnered with the Civic Fund to administer grants. The posted eligibility criteria included being a Baltimore City resident, at least 18 years old, a working artist in 2019 and currently, and operating an arts business as a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC. Required documents included proof of Baltimore City residence and specified tax returns showing arts-practice income. This was a 2025 cycle and is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists HyeSook Chung as CEO and board member; Lea Ferguson as Director of Operations; Rachel Donegan as Director of Partnerships; Semeka Lyles as Director of Finance; and Dr. John Brothers as board president. It also lists Byron T. Deese, James Marvin, Michael Moiseyev, Laurie Schwartz, and Alexandra Alli Smith as board members.
The organization’s website identifies HyeSook Chung as President & CEO, and lists Rachel Donegan and Semeka Lyles as Director of Partnerships and Director of Finance, respectively. It also lists Tiffeny Dansby, Christina Gatto, Philip Smith, Raven Thompson, and Roger Woods as staff.
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc is led by Hyesook Chung, CEO & Board since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hyesook Chung
CEO & Board
Executive Di → CEO & Board, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$173K (2021) → $232K (2025)
John Brothers
Board President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lea Ferguson
Director of Opera
COO → Director of Opera, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $177K (2025)
Rachel Donegan
Director of Partn
Director of → Director of Partn, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $135K (2025)
Semeka Lyles
Director of Finan
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Alexandra Alli Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Schwartz
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Byron T. Deese
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Marvin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moiseyev
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Henry Raymond (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Huber (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chezia Cager (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Perkins-Cohen (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Bossle (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Sitnick (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Mayor Jack Young (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $232K, to Hyesook Chung (CEO & Board). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore Civic Fund Inc
How much does Baltimore Civic Fund Inc give each year?
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc gave $1.9M across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.8M across 93 grants.
What is Baltimore Civic Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $40,904, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Baltimore Civic Fund Inc give grants?
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (37 grants) and Owings Mills, MD (2 grants).
Does Baltimore Civic Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Baltimore Civic Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subgrant" (46 grants).
Who are Baltimore Civic Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Civic Works ($612,786), Bon Secours Community Works ($284,518) and Baltimore City Public Schools Syste ($80,022), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Baltimore Civic Fund Inc?
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.2M.
What does Baltimore Civic Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to connect government and philanthropy to improve residents’ quality of life and expand access to assets, resources, and opportunities that support the vitality of Baltimore’s residents and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baltimore Civic Fund Inc?
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check baltimorecivicfund.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Baltimore Civic Fund Inc's EIN?
Baltimore Civic Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1212473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
Live grants for the work Baltimore Civic Fund Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Baltimore Civic Fund Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baltimore-civic-fund-inc-morg_e04cc641670f43f2be0670b50a4f97b1
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