Kentfields Foundation
Kentfields Foundation is a family foundation established in 1992 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. The foundation works to improve the quality of life for residents of specific geographic areas, with particular emphasis on the mid-Atlantic and New England regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.7M
+9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+4.8% YoY
Grant Count
40
+5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
-0.4% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's work emphasizes:
- Environmental initiatives
- Supporting and educating citizens in target communities
- Education
- Health care
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation provides general operations discretionary grants and supports specific initiatives such as education for Zambian students and Wesleyan University's annual fund and professorship.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports specific geographic areas with emphasis on:
- Baltimore
- Chesapeake Bay region
- Northeastern Pennsylvania
- Central Vermont
- Central New Jersey
- Mid-Atlantic and New England regions more broadly
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $30,769,200
- Total revenues: $1,274,385
- Total expenses: $2,651,569
- Total giving: $2,396,477
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $33,710,111
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,710,111 | $30,769,200 | $32,146,384 |
| Revenue | $5,785,328 | $1,274,385 | $841,855 |
| Expenses | $2,844,417 | $2,651,569 | $4,055,305 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,405,395 | $2,288,186 | $3,630,903 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,410,734 | $960,186 | $390,787 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,244,739 | $1,988,716 | $2,172,140 |
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
159 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wesleyan University ($500,000), Blue Water Baltimore ($225,000), Bridges Baltimore ($106,667).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Philip J Rauch is associated with the foundation's leadership.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN H RAUCH | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| PHILIP J RAUCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KATHERINE BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID RAUCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EMILY RAUCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CATHY BRILL | DIRECTOR | 10 | $62,773 |
Contact Information
Address: 3 Tall Tree Court, Baltimore, MD 21208-3417
Telephone: 410-537-5546
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kentfields Foundation fund?
The foundation's work emphasizes: • Environmental initiatives • Supporting and educating citizens in target communities • Education • Health care • Philanthropy and voluntarism
How do I apply for a grant from Kentfields Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,500 to $2,005,000. **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 40 grants in 2023, totaling $2,026,867 (with additional grants bringing total giving to approximately $2.4 million). Recent grantees have included: • Wesleyan University ($500,000 for annual fund and professorship) • Bridges Baltimore ($166,667 for capacity building for expansion) • Blue Water Baltimore ($150,000 for water quality monitoring, advocacy, enforcement, and community res…
Where does Kentfields Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports specific geographic areas with emphasis on: • Baltimore • Chesapeake Bay region • Northeastern Pennsylvania • Central Vermont • Central New Jersey • Mid-Atlantic and New England regions more broadly
What size grants does Kentfields Foundation award?
In 2024, Kentfields Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kentfields Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kentfields Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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