Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 filing stating an emphasis on arts and cultural institutions in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc gave $54K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,000
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,154
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $656,005
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. It has no formal application form; requests should be in writing. The filing lists Neal D Borden Esq as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Neal D Borden Esq
Mailing address: 2 Roland Mews, Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: (410) 615-7670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Walters Art Museum ($20K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Maryland. The foundation’s filing states an emphasis on arts and cultural institutions in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 177% 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 $53K (2023) to $136K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walters Art Museum Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $20,000 |
| Maryland New Directions Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $7,000 |
| Creative Alliance Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $5,000 |
| Everyman Theatre Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $5,000 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland Baltimore, MD | Support for Current Operations | $5,000 |
| BMA - Baltimore Music Arts Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $4,000 |
| GBCA - Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $1,500 |
| Central Scholarship Burea Owings Mills, MD | Support Current Operations | $1,000 |
| Aems Baltimore, MD | Support Current Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $656,005 | $109,795 | $64,949 | $54,000 | 13 | $55,950 | $100,947 | $31,662 |
| 2023 | $649,408 | $18,455 | $59,293 | $53,000 | 14 | $54,800 | $9,930 | $31,824 |
| 2022 | $644,859 | $9,653 | $83,937 | $104,250 | 16 | $105,900 | $7,454 | $35,925 |
| 2021 | $864,781 | $104,765 | $78,124 | $95,250 | 18 | $97,200 | $93,918 | $42,423 |
| 2020 | $878,193 | $29,286 | $96,164 | $136,230 | 21 | — | $19,359 | $41,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K 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
The foundation’s filing states an emphasis on grants to arts and cultural institutions in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Its 2024 grants included arts and cultural organizations, as well as Maryland New Directions, whose mission is to help people facing career and life transitions overcome barriers and gain the skills to secure employment on a path to a living wage.
Among other grantees, Creative Alliance says it brings together artists and audiences from diverse backgrounds through arts and education programs. Arts for Learning Maryland says it transforms young people’s lives and education through the arts by connecting educators, professional artists, and communities. Everyman Theatre describes itself as a professional theatre company producing plays intended to be affordable and accessible.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $54,000 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to the Walters Art Museum, $7,000 to Maryland New Directions, $5,000 each to Creative Alliance, Everyman Theatre, and Arts for Learning Maryland, and $4,000 to BMA - Baltimore Music Arts. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as support for current operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neal D Borden Esq and Winifred Borden as trustees.
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neal D. Borden Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winifred Borden
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc
How much does Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc give each year?
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc gave $54K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 14 grants.
What is Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,154, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc give grants?
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (12 grants).
Does Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Current Operations" (12 grants).
Who are Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Walters Art Museum ($20,000), Maryland New Directions ($7,000) and Creative Alliance ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc?
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc reported $656K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing states an emphasis on grants to arts and cultural institutions in the Baltimore metropolitan area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's EIN?
Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1672857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Harry L Gladding Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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