Digital Harbor Foundation
Digital Harbor Foundation is a Baltimore, Maryland-based public charity formed in 2011. Its stated mission is to advance societal and economic well-being through digital equity, increased diversity in the tech sector, innovative education, and technology for the public good. Its work includes fiscally sponsored projects, philanthropic funds, special projects, and a community-based internet service provider project in Maryland.
Digital Harbor Foundation at a glance
In short: Digital Harbor Foundation gave $12.9M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $403K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,881,019
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- Average grant
- $402,532
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $57,337,171
- +87.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Digital Harbor Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1045 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (443) 681-9384
Website: https://digitalharborfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Digital Harbor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance Philanthropy Fund ($4.6M). Together the top 10 received $10.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 32 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 grant dollars were reported as going primarily to recipients in Washington, DC (44%), California (32%), and New York (13%); Massachusetts and Michigan each accounted for 2%. Project Waves is described as working on affordable home internet connectivity for households and multi-dwelling-unit buildings in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $12.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Philanthropy Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $4,550,250 |
| Tatta Bio Tiburon, CA | Program Support | $1,773,310 |
| Ample Carbon PBC Piedmont, CA | Program Support | $1,342,400 |
| US Digital Response Grants Modernization Oakland, CA | Program Support | $750,000 |
| The Learning Agency LLC Washington, DC | Program Support | $525,000 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project New York, NY | Program Support | $300,000 |
| Talent Beyond Boundaries New York, NY | Program Support | $300,000 |
| Acumen America LLC New York, NY | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Ameelio Inc New York, NY | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Datakind Inc Brooklyn, NY | Program Support | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,337,171 | $57,895,485 | $34,240,753 | $12,881,019 | 32 | $1,256,954 |
| 2023 | $30,591,956 | $29,943,885 | $15,424,409 | — | — | $162,711 |
| 2022 | $16,015,793 | $17,938,048 | $8,570,258 | — | — | $1,602 |
| 2021 | $6,702,247 | $6,011,466 | $3,907,578 | — | — | $713 |
| 2020 | $922,387 | $1,632,088 | $1,391,127 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “democratizing societal and economic well-being through digital equity for everyone, increased diversity in the tech sector, innovative education, and technology for the public good.” Its described activities include supporting digital tools for access to the social safety net, market-shaping tools for public good, and talent identification and development pathways. Its special projects include the Learning Engineering Virtual Institute, AmeriCorps, and Project Waves, which works on affordable home internet connectivity in Maryland.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. Tatta Bio describes its work as advancing AI models and tools to accelerate biology research. The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project says it provides legal and community support to asylum seekers and works with members toward a more welcoming United States. Talent Beyond Boundaries works to help refugees and other displaced people move internationally for work. Ameelio builds free communications and education technology intended to support people in prison and their families. DataKind uses data science and AI to help social impact organizations, while New America Foundation focuses on challenges and opportunities arising from technological and social change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $12,881,019. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $4,550,250, with a median grant of $200,000. The largest grants included $4,550,250 to Renaissance Philanthropy Fund, $1,773,310 to Tatta Bio, $1,342,400 to Ample Carbon PBC, $750,000 to US Digital Response Grants Modernization, and $525,000 to The Learning Agency LLC. Each was listed as program support.
Other reported grants included $300,000 each to the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project and Talent Beyond Boundaries; $250,000 each to Acumen America, Ameelio, DataKind, New America Foundation, and the University of Chicago; and $250,000 to the University of Michigan. The University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. The University of Michigan describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mike Wright as board chair; Sonya Harbaugh as vice chair; Nichole Weems as treasurer; and Tatiana Startseva as secretary. Board members listed were Kyle Ali, Frank Bonsal III, Mike Hinkey, Talisha Swinton-Buck, Chris Nelson, and Kipp Bradford.
Digital Harbor Foundation is led by Andrew Coy, Chief Executive Officer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Coy
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $494K (2024)
Katarina Czarniak
Executive Director & P150
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$225K (2024)
Thomas Ogletree
Executive Director & Factor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$201K (2024)
Mike Wright
Board Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andre Cornman
Project Director & Tatta Bio
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$195K (2024)
Daniel Jarratt
Project Director & Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$189K (2024)
Scott T. Christie
Project Director & Levi Engineering Hub
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$184K (2024)
Danielle Velasquez
Chief Operating Officer
Chief of Staff → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $200K (2024)
Robert Charles
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$173K (2023) → $225K (2024)
Frank Bonsal III
Board Member
Board Chair → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hinkey
Board Member
Board Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Nelson
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Harbaugh
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talisha Swinton-Buck
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Brinae Bradley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Bryant
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kipp Bradford
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Ali
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Weems
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatiana Startseva
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desmond Seymour
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ginny Fahs
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kipp Muir
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Zeins
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Leggette
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: McKeever Conwell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Turner (2023) — Chairman
- Former: Samantha Musgrave (2023) — Operations Director
- Former: David Stone (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kasey Jarvis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ruthie Farmer (2021–2022) — Director - Last Mile Education Fund
- Former: An-Me Chung (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Christofer Nelson (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Winston Philip (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tenille Patterson (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $494K, to Andrew Coy (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Digital Harbor Foundation
How much does Digital Harbor Foundation give each year?
Digital Harbor Foundation gave $12.9M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Digital Harbor Foundation's typical grant size?
Digital Harbor Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $402,532, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Digital Harbor Foundation give grants?
Digital Harbor Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (32%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Digital Harbor Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Digital Harbor Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (32 grants).
Who are Digital Harbor Foundation's largest grantees?
Digital Harbor Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Renaissance Philanthropy Fund ($4,550,250), Tatta Bio ($1,773,310) and Ample Carbon PBC ($1,342,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Digital Harbor Foundation?
Digital Harbor Foundation reported $57.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57.9M.
What does Digital Harbor Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “democratizing societal and economic well-being through digital equity for everyone, increased diversity in the tech sector, innovative education, and technology for the public good.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Digital Harbor Foundation?
Digital Harbor Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check digitalharborfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Digital Harbor Foundation's EIN?
Digital Harbor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2536579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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