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.
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
35
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-37.0% YoY
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
States
Cities
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
| 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 |
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
214 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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