Dicarlo Plank Foundation
The Dicarlo Plank Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations including arts, education, community, recreation, and conservation organizations.
Dicarlo Plank Foundation at a glance
In short: Dicarlo Plank Foundation gave $290K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,048
- -55.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,287
- -37.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,515
- Total assets
- $1,657,124
- -25.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (74% 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 Dicarlo Plank Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 East Fort Avenue 900, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 454-6441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dicarlo Plank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baltimore School for the Arts ($50K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 218 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maryland received 74% of grant dollars, followed by New York (9%), Pennsylvania (5%), Massachusetts (3%), and Missouri (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dicarlo Plank Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 277% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $290K (2024) to $931K (2021). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Port Discovery Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Roland Park Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,473 |
| Children's Chorus of Maryland Towson, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Waldorf School of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $13,793 |
| Eagles Mere Athletic Association Eagles Mere, PA | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Parent Encouragement Program Kensington, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,657,124 | $1,072,196 | $295,467 | $290,048 | 35 | $290,048 | $33,372 | $104,615 |
| 2023 | $2,215,127 | $340,638 | $666,795 | $644,194 | 49 | $644,194 | $30,590 | $114,947 |
| 2022 | $2,541,284 | $1,448,388 | $925,173 | $888,345 | 54 | $888,345 | $1,437,721 | $209,567 |
| 2021 | $2,007,707 | $5,398,664 | $1,150,735 | $931,020 | 45 | $931,020 | $237,371 | $116,166 |
| 2020 | $2,612,933 | $-58,629 | $1,111,768 | $823,390 | 35 | — | $43,796 | $164,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dicarlo Plank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K 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
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of work: Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation provides financial assistance to Baltimore School for the Arts, a public high school; Roland Park Community Foundation works to preserve and enhance its community, emphasizing parks, open space, and public areas; and Children’s Chorus of Maryland inspires and empowers children through musical learning and collaboration. Other grantees describe work in parent and caregiver support (Parent Encouragement Program), summer recreation (Eagles Mere Athletic Association), and protection of southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems (Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $290,048. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $3,515. Its largest listed grants included $50,000 to Baltimore School for the Arts, $40,000 each to Port Discovery and Roland Park Community Foundation, and $15,473 to Chapel & York US Foundation. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Scott Plank as president/treasurer, Dana M Dicarlo as vice president, Morris L Garten as secretary, and David A Goldner as treasurer.
Dicarlo Plank Foundation is led by J. Scott Plank, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Scott Plank
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dana M. Dicarlo
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Goldner
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morris L. Garten
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Dicarlo Plank Foundation
How much does Dicarlo Plank Foundation give each year?
Dicarlo Plank Foundation gave $290K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $644K across 49 grants.
What is Dicarlo Plank Foundation's typical grant size?
Dicarlo Plank Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,515, and its average grant was $8,287, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dicarlo Plank Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Dicarlo Plank Foundation give grants?
Dicarlo Plank Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (16 grants) and Eagles Mere, PA (4 grants).
Does Dicarlo Plank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dicarlo Plank Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dicarlo Plank Foundation's largest grantees?
Dicarlo Plank Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Baltimore School for the Arts ($50,000), Port Discovery ($40,000) and Roland Park Community Foundation ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dicarlo Plank Foundation?
Dicarlo Plank Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dicarlo Plank Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dicarlo Plank Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dicarlo Plank Foundation's EIN?
Dicarlo Plank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-1040599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dicarlo Plank Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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). Dicarlo Plank Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dicarlo-plank-foundation-morg_c3376f788aca4bc5b66d08f776f0c04c
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