Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr

Foundation · Grantmaker BALTIMORE, MD EIN: 52-6033330 Website

The Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland, incorporated in 1946. The foundation makes grants supporting educational, charitable, and philanthropic activities in the Baltimore region and beyond.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.2M

+10.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$168K

-33.8% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

-20.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr reported a distributable amount of $294K 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 funds program support, educational scholarships, and grants for charitable activities. Primary funding interests include:

Education
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation monitors amounts distributed through grantees and has a history of supporting educational institutions in the Baltimore area.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary focus on Maryland, particularly the Baltimore region.

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $1.3M (100%)

States

Maryland

Cities

AnnapolisBaltimoreCockeysvilleRiderwoodSparksSykesvilleTimonium

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total assets: $5,608,284
Total revenues: $386,381
Total expenses: $516,823

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,189,874	$5,608,284	$6,355,270
Revenue	$635,455	$386,381	$227,640
Expenses	$347,628	$516,823	$494,324
Qualifying Distributions	$199,940	$334,506	$337,745
Net Investment Income	$547,948	$263,655	$118,826
Distributable Amount	$294,003	$294,635	$321,692

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

65 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maryland Zoo in Baltimore ($50,000), Port Discovery Children's Museum ($50,000), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BALTIMORE REGIONAL BURN CENTER BALTIMORE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,500
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION COCKEYSVILLE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$25,000
ENS C MARKLAND KELLY JR TIMONIUM MEMORIAL POST #174 TIMONIUM, MD	GRANTS MADE FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE POST. THE FOUNDATION MONITORS THE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE POST TO VARIOUS YOUTH, ATHLETIC, AMERICANISM, AND FLAG CHARITIES.	$21,698
INDEPENDENT COLLEGE FUND OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE, MD	EDUCATIONAL	$5,000
MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND BALTIMORE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$5,000
MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE BALTIMORE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$50,000
MID-ATLANTIC GSP RESCUE INC SYKESVILLE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$1,000
PORT DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BALTIMORE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$50,000
ST JOHNS COLLEGE ANNAPOLIS, MD	SCHOLARSHIP	$6,000
STAR-SPANGLED BANNER FLAG HOUSE BALTIMORE, MD	PROGRAM SUPPORT	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Carol W Hunt - President (as of 2023)
Staff: 2 employees

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BOWEN P WEISHEIT JR	TREAS	10	$2,400
CAROL W HUNT	DIR	5	$2,400
BOWEN P WEISHEIT III	PRESIDENT	40	$56,283
SCOTT ENSOR	DIR	5	$2,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr fund?

The foundation funds program support, educational scholarships, and grants for charitable activities. Primary funding interests include: • Education • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr?

**Grant Activity (2023):** • Total giving: $254,227 • Number of grants: 18 • Typical award range: $1,000–$50,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore: $50,000 (Program Support) • Gilman School: $50,000 (Educational) • Roland Park Country School: $50,000 (Educational) The foundation monitors amounts distributed through grantees and has a history of supporting educational institutions in the Baltimore area.

Where does Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr make grants?

Primary focus on Maryland, particularly the Baltimore region.

What size grants does Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr award?

In 2024, Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr awarded 10 grants totaling $168K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ensign C Markland Kelly Jr reported a distributable amount of $294K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.