THE BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR SEVENTEEN INDEPENDENT MEMBER SCHOOLS, RECRUITS AND SUPPORTS THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS, AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED FROM THE BALTIMORE AREA. ONCE STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED, B.E.S.T. POSITIONS THEM FOR SUCCESS THROUGH ACADEMIC PREPARATION, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$660K
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+5.2% YoY
About Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust
Based on IRS filings
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BALTIMORE, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $660K. Net investment income was $406K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,140,714 | $12,528,532 | $12,146,241 |
| Revenue | $1,687,912 | $1,527,888 | $1,667,462 |
| Expenses | $1,731,845 | $1,652,642 | $1,536,684 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $405,859 | $318,702 | $407,290 |
| 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
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Paul's Schools ($72,762), Friends School of Baltimore ($66,498), Garrison Forest School ($49,466).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRYN MAWR SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD | SHDF, GAP FUNDING, SIMMS GRANTS, FA GIFT | $39,757 |
| CALVERT SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD | SHDF, GAP FUNDING, FA GIFT, EMERGENCY FUNDING | $29,972 |
| FRIENDS SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD | SHDF, EMERGENCY FUNDING, SIMMS GRANTS, FA GIFT, PANITZ AWARD, GAP FUNDING | $66,498 |
| GARRISON FOREST SCHOOL OWINGS MILLS, MD | SHDF, GAP FUNDING, FA GIFTS, SIMMS GRANTS | $49,466 |
| GILMAN SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD | SHDF, EMERGENCY FUNDING, FA GIFT , PANITZ AWARD, GAP FUNDING | $44,508 |
| JEMICY SCHOOL OWINGS MILLS, MD | SHDF, FA GIFT, GAP FUNDING, CHICK LORD SCHOLAR, SIMMS GRANTS | $34,439 |
| KEY SCHOOL ANNAPOLIS, MD | SHDF, FA GIFT | $20,813 |
| MARYVALE PREPARATORY SCHOOL LUTHERVILLE, MD | SHDF, FA GIFT, EMERGENCY FUNDING, CHICK LORD SCHOLARS, GAP FUNDING | $44,349 |
| MCDONOGH SCHOOL OWINGS MILLS, MD | SHDF, GAP FUNDING, CHICK LORD SCHOLAR, FA GIFT, EMERGENCY FUNDING, PANITZ AWARD | $47,768 |
| PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD | SHDF, GAP FUNDING, FA GIFT, SIMMS GRANTS, EMERGENCY FUNDING | $37,974 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG KARLO G | BOARD PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| COLLINS TIFFANI S | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SCHMICK JOHN E | BOARD SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| BERRIER CHRISTOPHER A | BOARD SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WATSON CRAIG S | BOARD TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ALEXANDER TERI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ASCIONE DAVID | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BLATTI CAROLINE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRUNE JEAN W | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| COOPER MARINA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DELANCEY MALIKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONOVAN CHRISTIAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIXON W BOULTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FARACE DAVID J | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FORD MICHAEL C | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HARVEY III F BARTON | EMERITUS | — | — |
| HATHAWAY MOLLY M | EMERITUS | — | — |
| HOLMGREN ANDREW B | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HUGHES CHRISTOPHER A | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HUNTER DAVID B | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HURLEY CHEO D | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HUTCHINS DIANE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JACKS III GRANT | EMERITUS | — | — |
| KERMAN NIKKI J | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAGARDE DOUGLAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LORBER TIMOTHY J | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MALFA ERENI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NESPOLE MATTHEW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| OWEN LEE S | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PARADIS DANIEL J | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PERRY JOSHUA R | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| POST CHRISTOPHER J | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| POWELL BRYAN D | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REID JR VERNON A | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| RODGERS THEO C | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| SADLER SUSAN T | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHIFRIN BEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SIMMS STUART O | EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| SMITH ANNA L | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WOLF SMITH BRENDA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SMYTH HENRY PA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SNYDER LAWRENCE R | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STALEY ANNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVENS RANDY S | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SWEENEY MARTHA H | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIMKEN JOHN H | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TRUSTY JR EDWARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TUCK ASHLEE S | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YALCIN KEYIA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| YERMAN WILLIAM L | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JESSICA SURIANO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $142,500 |
| CRYSTAL ALSTON | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $102,302 |
| JILL WOOD | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $82,392 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust?
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BALTIMORE, MD. It holds $13.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust?
As of 2024, Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust holds $13.1M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $660K in 2024.
Where does Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust operate?
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust has awarded grants in Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust award?
In 2024, Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust awarded 17 grants totaling $660K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1072250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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