Dicarlo Plank Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 71-1040599

The Dicarlo Plank Foundation, also known as the JS Plank and DM Dicarlo Family Foundation, is a private independent foundation established in 2007 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on grantmaking to nonprofits across multiple sectors.

Key facts about Dicarlo Plank Foundation

EIN: 71-1040599
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $290,048
Grants made (2024): 35
Average grant: $8,287
Median grant: $3,515
New grantees (estimate): 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2024)
Total assets: $1,657,124
Primary geography: Maryland (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Dicarlo Plank Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Dicarlo Plank Foundation's 35 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (74%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (16 grants) and Eagles Mere, PA (4 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Dicarlo Plank Foundation open to new grantees?

26%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. 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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.7M

-25.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$290K

-55.0% YoY

Grant Count

-28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-37.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 55 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $200 to $140,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York, with a particular emphasis on the Baltimore area.

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $216K (74%)

New York $27K (9%)

Pennsylvania $14K (5%)

Massachusetts $10K (3%)

Missouri $10K (3%)

All other $14K (5%)

Share of all 35 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Missouri New Jersey New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Utah Virginia Washington

Cities

BaltimoreEagles MereSanibelNew YorkLos AngelesNorthamptonOwings MillsTowsonBostonCaliforniaKensingtonSan FranciscoSaugatuckSeattleBrooklandvilleBrooklynDouglasSt LouisTimoniumWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $2,215,127
Total Revenues: $340,638
Total Expenses: $666,795
Number of Employees: 0

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $1,657,124
Total Giving: $290,048

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,657,124	$2,215,127	$2,541,284
Revenue	$1,072,196	$340,638	$1,448,388
Expenses	$295,467	$666,795	$925,173
Qualifying Distributions	$290,048	$644,194	$888,345
Net Investment Income	$33,372	$30,590	$1,437,721
Distributable Amount	$104,615	$114,947	$209,567

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

218 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Baltimore School for the Arts ($50,000), Port Discovery ($40,000), Roland Park Community Foundation ($40,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by three trustees:

J Scott Plank
Dana M Dicarlo
Morris L Garten

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
J Scott Plank	President/Treas	—	—
Dana M Dicarlo	Vice President	—	—
Morris L Garten	Secretary	—	—
David a Goldner	Treasurer	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 900 E Fort Ave, Suite 900 Baltimore, MD 21230-5543

Phone: 410-454-6441

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dicarlo Plank Foundation fund?

The foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York.

How do I apply for a grant from Dicarlo Plank Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 55 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $200 to $140,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Parent Encouragement Program: $95,000 (Unrestricted) • Metropole Film Board: $75,000 (Unrestricted) • Baltimore School for the Arts Foundation: $50,000 (Unrestricted) • Children's Chorus of Maryland: $15,000 (Unrestricted) The foundation distributed approximately $489,714 in grants during 2023.

Where does Dicarlo Plank Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York, with a particular emphasis on the Baltimore area.

What size grants does Dicarlo Plank Foundation award?

In 2024, Dicarlo Plank Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $290K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Dicarlo Plank Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dicarlo Plank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.