Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc
The Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Maryland, with recipients including health, social service, environmental, educational, cultural, and religious organizations.
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc gave $7.5M across 91 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,504,706
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 91
- +111.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $82,469
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,000
- Total assets
- $132,499,498
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 217 International Cir, Hunt Valley, MD 21030-1332
Phone: (443) 541-2447
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Health Foundation ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 197 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The next-largest shares were California and the District of Columbia at 4% each, followed by Virginia and New York at 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 91 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.8M (2020) to $7.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 91 grants totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Foundation Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $981,432 |
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $750,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $435,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Annapolis, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $270,000 |
| Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $258,000 |
| Share Foundation El Salvador Berkeley, CA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $240,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $206,000 |
| Central Baltimore Partnership Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $200,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $199,688 |
| St Mary's Seminary & University Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $193,467 |
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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 | $132,499,498 | $20,966,606 | $8,534,600 | $7,504,706 | 91 | $7,554,706 | $11,582,513 | $7,563,133 |
| 2023 | $124,051,923 | $17,361,565 | $6,795,670 | $6,600,000 | 43 | $6,650,000 | $3,778,703 | $6,685,390 |
| 2022 | $94,242,807 | $14,613,537 | $6,509,415 | $6,000,167 | 39 | $6,050,167 | — | $6,146,055 |
| 2021 | $98,661,580 | $103,376,128 | $3,051,988 | $2,650,000 | 12 | $2,700,000 | $27,143,156 | $2,516,840 |
| 2020 | $24,195,621 | $5,303,849 | $2,107,620 | $1,768,000 | 12 | — | $2,736,135 | $1,387,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.6M 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Mercy Health Foundation says its mission is to coordinate and strengthen fundraising for Mercy Medical Center and Stella Maris. Chesapeake Conservancy describes its work as conserving and restoring the Chesapeake Bay watershed’s natural and cultural resources. Central Baltimore Partnership says it seeks to advance a diverse, equitable community in central Baltimore, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as presenting symphonic concerts for Baltimore and Maryland.
Other 2024 recipients include Catholic University of America, which describes itself as a comprehensive Catholic and American institution, and Oakcrest School, which says it partners with parents to develop the intellect, character, faith, and leadership potential of girls in grades 6–12.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 91 grants totaling $7,504,706. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $981,432, with a median grant of $34,000. The largest grants included $981,432 to Mercy Health Foundation, $750,000 to Catholic Charities of Baltimore, $435,000 to St. Vincent de Paul, $270,000 to Chesapeake Conservancy, and $258,000 to the Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies. The stated purpose for each of these grants was to further the recipient organization’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher L. Bunting, Geraldine Fialkowski, Jack Bovaird, Marc G. Bunting, and Kevin D. Irwin Jr. as directors.
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher L. Bunting
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine Fialkowski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Bovaird
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc G. Bunting
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin D. Irwin Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary Catherine Bunting (2020–2022) — Chairman & Director
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 Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc
How much does Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc give each year?
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc gave $7.5M across 91 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 43 grants.
What is Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $34,000, and its average grant was $82,469, across 91 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc give grants?
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (48 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Annapolis, MD (3 grants).
Who are Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Health Foundation ($1,083,133 across 2 grants), Catholic Charities of Baltimore ($750,000) and St Vincent De Paul ($435,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc?
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc reported $132.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Mercy Health Foundation says its mission is to coordinate and strengthen fundraising for Mercy Medical Center and Stella Maris. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2106057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mary Catherine Bunting 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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