Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania, including educational, health care, aging-services, housing, food-pantry, and community organizations.
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable at a glance
In short: Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable gave $423K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $422,529
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,412
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,529
- Total assets
- $13,103,964
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says applicants must submit a written application to the charitable operating foundation for consideration. It states there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Constance Carl Ferris Charitable
Mailing address: 901 South Bond Street Suite 400, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (410) 537-5458
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UMD - 3D Printing Program ($50K). Together the top 10 received $398K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 36 grants of 62 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 19% to New York, and 12% to Pennsylvania. The listed grants include recipients in Baltimore, Chestertown, Rock Hall, and other Maryland locations; Ithaca and Olean, New York; and Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $423K (2024) to $645K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $423K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMD - 3D Printing Program Baltimore, MD | 3D Printing Program | $50,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Baltimore, MD | Stoler Center for Advance | $50,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | College of Engineering | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity County Coatesville, PA | West Grove Development | $50,000 |
| Washington College Chestertown, MD | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Upper Shore Aging Inc Chestertown, MD | General | $40,529 |
| Olean General Hospital Foundation Olean, NY | Cardiac Equipment | $32,000 |
| St Paul S Parish Kent Chestertown, MD | General | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Kent County MD Chestertown, MD | General | $25,000 |
| The Community Food Pantry Chestertown, MD | The Backpack Program | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,103,964 | $1,489,520 | $822,213 | $422,529 | 11 | $636,047 | $1,319,678 | $803,789 |
| 2023 | $12,282,667 | $324,618 | $1,237,592 | $433,000 | 13 | $1,066,694 | $161,472 | $786,808 |
| 2022 | $12,836,381 | $662,008 | $897,182 | $442,000 | 12 | $733,880 | $520,351 | $818,298 |
| 2021 | $13,183,774 | $1,198,601 | $770,433 | $457,000 | 10 | $617,501 | $1,056,014 | $860,436 |
| 2020 | $12,870,863 | $691,593 | $920,750 | $645,000 | 16 | — | $560,679 | $697,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable reported a distributable amount of $804K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including engineering and medical programs, scholarships, aging services, cardiac equipment, housing development, food assistance, and community programs.
Among its grantees, the University of Maryland Medical System says it provides inpatient and outpatient services to people in Maryland regardless of their ability to pay. Washington College describes its work as challenging and inspiring emerging citizen leaders through academic rigor and self-discovery. Upper Shore Aging says it provides programs for older people in the Upper Shore region to help maintain and improve quality of life. Olean General Hospital Foundation says it develops philanthropic support for the hospital’s continued development and growth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $422,529. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $50,000, with a median of $40,529.
Among the reported grants were $50,000 to UMD - 3D PRINTING PROGRAM for its 3D printing program; $50,000 to the University of Maryland Medical System for the Stoler Center for Advance; $50,000 to Cornell University for its College of Engineering; $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity County for West Grove Development; and $50,000 to Washington College for scholarships. Other grants included $40,529 to Upper Shore Aging Inc for general support and $32,000 to Olean General Hospital Foundation for cardiac equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul R. Alford as president/treasurer and John C. Poulton as vice president/secretary.
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable is led by Paul R. Alford, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul R. Alford
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John C. Poulton
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable
How much does Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable give each year?
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable gave $423K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $433K across 13 grants.
What is Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable's typical grant size?
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $40,529, and its average grant was $38,412, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable give grants?
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable gives mostly in Maryland: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chestertown, MD (5 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable's largest grantees?
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include UMD - 3D Printing Program ($50,000), University of Maryland Medical System ($50,000) and Cornell University ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable?
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $636K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $804K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including engineering and medical programs, scholarships, aging services, cardiac equipment, housing development, food assistance, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable's EIN?
Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5568159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/constance-and-carl-ferris-charitable-morg_c330b605e25b4cb3a301854e33f1639e
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