Kentfields Foundation
Kentfields Foundation is a family foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It works to improve quality of life for residents of specific geographic areas, with emphasis on the mid-Atlantic and New England regions. The foundation gives particular attention to the environment and to supporting and educating people in the communities it serves.
Kentfields Foundation at a glance
In short: Kentfields Foundation gave $2.4M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), top state Maryland. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,396,477
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,912
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $33,710,111
- +9.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (49% 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 Kentfields Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 Tall Tree Court, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 537-5546
Website: https://kentfieldsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kentfields Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wesleyan University ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 159 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation lists Baltimore, the Chesapeake Bay, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Central Vermont, and Central New Jersey as regions it supports. In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 21% to Connecticut, 12% to Pennsylvania, 9% to New Jersey, and 6% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kentfields Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 40 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $33K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $127K (2020) to $3.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | Discretionary distribution | $500,000 |
| Blue Water Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Building Equitable and Resilient Communities | $225,000 |
| Bridges Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Capacity Building for Expansion | $106,667 |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Inc Annapolis, MD | Corporate Sustainability Initiative | $100,000 |
| PARKS & PEOPLE Foundation INc Baltimore, MD | Operating Support for Greenspace Equity | $85,000 |
| Delaware Highlands Conservancy Beach Lake, PA | Building on Success: Full-Time Donor Relations | $80,000 |
| Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education F Annapolis, MD | Implementing Climate Solutions in Maryland | $80,000 |
| Outdoor Equity Alliance Trenton, NJ | Outdoor Equity Alliance Executive Director | $75,000 |
| Pennfuture Harrisburg, PA | Preventing the Paving of the Poconos Campaign | $75,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project Washington, DC | Maryland Healthy Communities Campaign | $70,000 |
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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 | $33,710,111 | $5,785,328 | $2,844,417 | $2,396,477 | 40 | $2,405,395 | $5,410,734 | $2,244,739 |
| 2023 | $30,769,200 | $1,274,385 | $2,651,569 | $2,286,867 | 38 | $2,288,186 | $960,186 | $1,988,716 |
| 2022 | $32,146,384 | $841,855 | $4,055,305 | $3,622,867 | 40 | $3,630,903 | $390,787 | $2,172,140 |
| 2021 | $35,359,834 | $2,692,187 | $1,427,838 | $1,071,674 | 31 | $1,088,575 | $1,331,097 | $2,375,959 |
| 2020 | $1,212,258 | $156,715 | $129,271 | $126,530 | 10 | — | $53,999 | $80,739 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kentfields Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M 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 describes its work as improving quality of life in its target communities, with particular attention to environmental issues and community support and education. Its 2024 grants included environmental conservation and restoration, environmental education and access to nature, community resilience, youth opportunities, and support for a university.
The grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Blue Water Baltimore works to restore Baltimore’s rivers, streams, and harbor for a healthy environment, strong economy, and thriving communities. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay brings together community, organizational, business, and government partners for stewardship and programs benefiting the Bay watershed. Delaware Highlands Conservancy works to conserve natural resources in the Upper Delaware River region, while Outdoor Equity Alliance aims to expand equitable access to nature and develop environmental leaders. Bridges Baltimore focuses on Baltimore City youth, and Wesleyan University describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education in a diverse community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $2,396,477. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $500,000, with a median award of $45,000. Notable grants included $500,000 to Wesleyan University for a discretionary distribution; $225,000 to Blue Water Baltimore for building equitable and resilient communities; $106,667 to Bridges Baltimore for capacity building for expansion; and $100,000 to the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay for its corporate sustainability initiative. Other awards included $85,000 to Parks & People Foundation for operating support for greenspace equity and $75,000 to Outdoor Equity Alliance for its executive director.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn H Rauch as president and Philip J Rauch as vice president. Directors listed are Katherine Bailey, Brian Bailey, David Rauch, Emily Rauch, and Cathy Brill.
Kentfields Foundation is led by Lynn H. Rauch, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn H. Rauch
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Brill
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$52K (2022) → $63K (2024)
Brian Bailey
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rauch
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Rauch
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Bailey
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip J. Rauch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $63K, to Cathy Brill (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Kentfields Foundation
How much does Kentfields Foundation give each year?
Kentfields Foundation gave $2.4M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 38 grants.
What is Kentfields Foundation's typical grant size?
Kentfields Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $59,912, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kentfields Foundation that year got $41K on average.
Where does Kentfields Foundation give grants?
Kentfields Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (21%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (15 grants), Annapolis, MD (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Trenton, NJ (2 grants).
Does Kentfields Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Kentfields Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Grant" (6 grants).
Who are Kentfields Foundation's largest grantees?
Kentfields Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wesleyan University ($500,000), Blue Water Baltimore ($225,000) and Bridges Baltimore ($106,667), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kentfields Foundation?
Kentfields Foundation reported $33.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kentfields Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its work as improving quality of life in its target communities, with particular attention to environmental issues and community support and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kentfields Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kentfields Foundation's EIN?
Kentfields Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1841472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kentfields Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kentfields Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kentfields-foundation-morg_6a28e6be521c4dea8b1ff5402d2b1237
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