Gordon Croft Foundation Inc
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Towson, Maryland. Its 2024 filing lists restrictions concerning care for disadvantaged and homeless people and education of children at all levels of scholarship. In 2024, it made 40 grants totaling $497,174.
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gordon Croft Foundation Inc gave $497K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Maryland. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $497,174
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,429
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,871,023
- +41.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (81% 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 Gordon Croft Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Contact Kent Croft with a letter describing the charitable purpose and including the amount requested and purpose. Awards are restricted to care for disadvantaged and homeless people and education of children at all levels of scholarship.
- Contact
Application contact: Kent Croft
Mailing address: 102 West Pennsylvania Suite 102, Baltimore, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 576-8231
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gordon Croft Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs Metropolitan Baltimore ($155K). Together the top 10 received $381K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 210 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. Other recipient-state shares were Tennessee, 6%; Florida, 4%; Texas, 2%; and Arizona, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gordon Croft Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $261; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $254 first-time, $9K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $376K (2020) to $497K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $497K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Metropolitan Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Payments for Community Improvements | $154,770 |
| College of Southern Maryland Foundation La Plata, MD | Payments for Community Improvements | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Baltimore, MD | Payments for Community Improvements | $35,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Payments for Research | $30,036 |
| John Hopkins Inst Applied Economics Baltimore, MD | Payments for Education | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland Towson, MD | Payments for Community Improvements | $25,000 |
| House of Ruth Maryland Baltimore, MD | Payments for Community Improvements | $20,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Payments for Community Improvements | $15,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association MD Houston, TX | Payments for Community Improvements | $11,000 |
| Food for The Hungry Phoenix, AZ | Payments for Community Improvements | $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 | $10,871,023 | $3,728,099 | $531,917 | $497,174 | 40 | $505,526 | $1,518,819 | $490,276 |
| 2023 | $7,701,567 | $-596,959 | $502,286 | $473,385 | 45 | $487,606 | $189,848 | $430,224 |
| 2022 | $8,781,005 | $1,698,951 | $540,745 | $494,679 | 40 | $499,740 | $673,557 | $413,173 |
| 2021 | $7,695,835 | $1,103,914 | $501,919 | $476,480 | 45 | $485,892 | $1,091,829 | $455,877 |
| 2020 | $7,051,744 | $1,425,899 | $450,529 | $375,532 | 40 | — | $1,992,434 | $344,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gordon Croft Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $490K 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
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions are care for disadvantaged and homeless people and education of children at all levels of scholarship.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in education, health, human services, and community improvement. For example, the College of Southern Maryland Foundation says it supports the college, its students and faculty, and promotes scholarships and college initiatives. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its work as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. House of Ruth Maryland says it provides services to victims of violence against women and children, while Health Partners Inc says it provides medical and dental care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $497,174. Awards ranged from $50 to $154,770, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed award was $154,770 to Boys & Girls Clubs Metropolitan Baltimore for community improvements. Other notable grants included $50,000 to the College of Southern Maryland Foundation for community improvements; $35,000 to Meals on Wheels for community improvements; $30,036 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for research; and $30,000 to John Hopkins Inst Applied Economics for education.
Additional 2024 grants included $25,000 to YMCA of Central Maryland, $20,000 to House of Ruth Maryland, $15,000 to Tim Tebow Foundation, and $10,000 each to Food for The Hungry, Health Partners Inc, and Maryland Food Bank.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be sent to Kent Croft in letter form and include the charitable purpose, amount requested, and purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kent G Croft as President and G Russell Croft as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc is led by Kent G. Croft, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kent G. Croft
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G Russell Croft
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jane A Croft (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Gordon Croft Foundation Inc
How much does Gordon Croft Foundation Inc give each year?
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc gave $497K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $473K across 45 grants.
What is Gordon Croft Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,429, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gordon Croft Foundation Inc that year got $261 on average.
Where does Gordon Croft Foundation Inc give grants?
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (14 grants), Towson, MD (3 grants), Memphis, TN (2 grants) and Ferandina Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Gordon Croft Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Gordon Croft Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payments for Community Improvements" (34 grants) and "Payments for Education" (5 grants).
Who are Gordon Croft Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs Metropolitan Baltimore ($154,770), College of Southern Maryland Foundation ($50,000) and Meals on Wheels ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gordon Croft Foundation Inc?
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $506K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $490K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gordon Croft Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated award restrictions are care for disadvantaged and homeless people and education of children at all levels of scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gordon Croft Foundation Inc?
Contact Kent Croft with a letter describing the charitable purpose and including the amount requested and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gordon Croft Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1682796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gordon Croft Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gordon-croft-foundation-inc-morg_d30f0c5a4a6946c6b6836edff3c70460
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