Baltimore Community Foundation Inc
The Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1972 by prominent business leaders including Robert H. Levi, J. Robert Sherwood, Robert G. Merrick, Henry G. Parks, and Joseph Meyerhoff. With initial funding from homegrown financial institutions including Mercantile, Equitable Trust, First National Bank of Maryland, Suburban Trust, Maryland National Bank, and Union Trust, BCF has evolved into a major philanthropic force in the Baltimore region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$314.3M
+13.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.3M
+17.3% YoY
Grant Count
604
+6.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
BCF's mission is to inspire donors to achieve their charitable goals from generation to generation and to improve the quality of life in the Baltimore region through grantmaking, enlightened civic leadership, and strategic investments.
Primary Strategic Focus Areas:
- Stronger Schools: Programs and projects that improve kindergarten readiness, student mental health, and school climate and culture
- Stronger Neighborhoods: Programs and projects that make neighborhoods safer, cleaner, greener, and more vibrant
- Youth Development: Fitness-forward programs that use physical activity as a gateway to youth achievement, mental health, and belonging
- Arts and Culture: Supporting cultural institutions and their role in creating community
- Community Development: Projects that equip schools and revitalize neighborhoods
- Civic Leadership: Addressing community issues through grants, program initiatives, and advocacy
Grantmaking
BCF manages multiple fund structures to serve different donor needs:
Grant Range
$1,000 - $20,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $314,342,693
- Total Revenues: $60,559,630
- Total Expenses: $37,455,302
- Annual Giving: Approximately $37 million in total charitable distributions
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $278 million
- Revenue: $35 million
- Expenses: $32.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $15.7 million
Historical Context:
BCF has distributed more than $737 million to support over 8,900 organizations throughout its history. The foundation manages over 300 charitable funds.
Staff:
32 employees (as of 2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $314,342,693 | $278,263,037 | $250,868,287 |
| Revenue | $60,559,630 | $35,049,394 | $31,460,841 |
| Expenses | $37,455,302 | $32,511,493 | $39,425,464 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,829,375 | $9,662,942 | $7,240,314 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Baltimore Community Foundation Inc
Baltimore Women's Giving Circle Grant
BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BCF Grantmaking: Stronger Neighborhoods Grants
BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BCF Stronger Schools Grants: Kindergarten Readiness Proposals
BALTIMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dr. Shanaysha Sauls became the first woman and person of color CEO in 2018.
Historical leadership includes Tim Armbruster, who served as CEO following a 1989 proposal by local philanthropist Sheldon Goldseker to unite the Goldseker Foundation and the Baltimore Community Foundation under a single leadership structure.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CLAPP | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PATTI BAUM | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOSH FIDLER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KEITH LEE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN ANGELOS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| GARY ATTMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| TOM BOZZUTO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| CALVIN BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| AUDREY CARRION | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| BRANDON ETHERIDGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MARK FETTING | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MATT GALLAGHER | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 03/2024) | 0.3 | — |
| TOM HALL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| MARGARET HIMELFARB | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SAMUEL HOI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| CARIM KHOUZAMI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| LISA LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| BYRON MARCHANT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| BARBARA MIKULSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| BRIGID PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| ALEC ROSS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| KURT SCHMOKE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| JAMES SHEA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| HARSH TRIVEDI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| LEANA WEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.3 | — |
| SHANAYSHA SAULS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 37.5 | $307,869 |
| JOHANN DE CASTRO | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMIN | 37.5 | $58,726 |
| CRYSTAL HARDEN | VP COMMUNITY IMPACT | 37.5 | $166,153 |
| MICHAEL CAMPBELL | VP FINANCE AND ADMIN | 37.5 | $131,071 |
| ASHLEY MANCINELLI | VP PHILANTHROPY | 37.5 | $163,844 |
| JOHN MUCHAI | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 37.5 | $145,056 |
| MELISSA WARLOW | DIR. OF BAKER GRANTS PROG. | 37.5 | $136,245 |
| BRIAN O'MALLEY | PRESIDENT & CEO CMTA | 37.5 | $130,150 |
| REBECCA EISEN | ASSOC VP, MARKET. AND COMM. | 37.5 | $125,091 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
BCF has recently invested in fitness-forward youth development programs across Baltimore that use physical activity as a gateway to youth achievement, mental health, and belonging. These strategic grants support programs ranging from boxing gyms to soccer fields.
BCF Invests in Fitness-Forward Youth Development Programs Baltimore CommunityThe foundation continues to focus on schools and neighborhoods as primary grantmaking priorities, with emphasis on projects that equip schools and revitalize neighborhoods to create a region where all can thrive.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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