Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc
To provide volunteer services and financial support to charitable 501(c)3 educational, scientific and religious organizations through grants with emphsasis on community youth and international organizations
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc gave $82K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,018
- +241.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,717
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,769,714
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rotary International Foundation ($31K). Together the top 7 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $125K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary International Foundation Evanston, IL | Global Grant | $30,738 |
| Camp Dudley West Point, NY | Operating Expenses | $16,500 |
| The League for People with Disabilities Baltimore, MD | Operating Expenses | $10,944 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry Baltimore, MD | Operating Expenses | $6,000 |
| Vehicles for Change Baltimore, MD | Operating Expenses | $6,000 |
| McKim Community Association Baltimore, MD | Operating Expenses | $6,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Baltimore, MD | Operating Expenses | $5,836 |
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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 | $3,769,714 | $356,148 | $234,308 | $82,018 | 7 | $299,532 |
| 2024 | $3,633,588 | $486,971 | $163,189 | $24,000 | 2 | $463,477 |
| 2023 | $3,230,979 | $140,551 | $258,706 | $125,204 | 3 | $108,064 |
| 2022 | $2,938,347 | $186,605 | $160,702 | $65,034 | 7 | $172,720 |
| 2021 | $3,219,560 | $305,356 | $142,726 | $30,347 | 3 | $277,640 |
About Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $300K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc is led by Alexander Short, Chair & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Short
Chair & Director
President & Director → Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Blake
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phaedra Stewart
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Stickney
Director
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Dent
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
Vice President & Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Hossfeld
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Schneidereith
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mitchell III
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Scott Tate
Assistant Treasurer
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
Treasurer & Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Troy Wilson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Deborah Burgess (2024) — Director
- Former: Howard Weisberg (2024) — Director
- Former: C. Wlliam Schneidereith (2021–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Karl H. Silex (2021–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Marcia Middleton (2023) — Director
- Former: Anrew Hahn (2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Huskin (2021) — Director
- Former: Theron Russell (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc
How much does Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc give each year?
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc gave $82K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24K across 2 grants.
What is Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $11,717, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc give grants?
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (37%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (5 grants).
Does Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rotary International Foundation ($30,738), Camp Dudley ($16,500) and The League for People with Disabilities ($10,944), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc?
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $356K.
What is Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc?
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's EIN?
Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6054895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Baltimore Rotary Foundation Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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