Maryland Family Network Inc
Maryland Family Network Inc. (MFN) is a public charity based in Baltimore, Maryland. It works to help young children, families, and communities thrive through early learning and family support services, child care access and quality initiatives, and advocacy.
Maryland Family Network Inc at a glance
In short: Maryland Family Network Inc gave $26.4M across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $695K), mostly in Maryland. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,392,715
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $694,545
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $543,685
- Total assets
- $17,136,990
- -10.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maryland Family Network Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1800 Washington Blvd Ste 445, Baltimore, MD 21230-1702
Phone: (410) 659-7701
Website: https://marylandfamilynetwork.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maryland Family Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Vincent De Paul of Baltimore Inc ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $13.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
185 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 63 grants of 185 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant data shows that all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. Grant purposes identify programs in Baltimore City and multiple Maryland counties, including Cecil, Prince George’s, Dorchester, Talbot, and Anne Arundel.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Maryland Family Network Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 38 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $139K; repeat grants $710K. How we count
Medians: $139K first-time, $545K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16.8M (2021) to $26.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $26.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul of Baltimore Inc Baltimore, MD | In support of operating in early head start program in baltimore city | $2,247,222 |
| Maryland Rural Development Corp Annapolis, MD | In support of operating in early head start program in Cecil county | $1,980,446 |
| Prince George's Child Resource Center Inc Largo, MD | In support of operating a family support center and childcare resource center in prince George's county | $1,515,623 |
| Bon Secours of MD Fndn Baltimore, MD | In support of operating in early head start program in baltimore city | $1,513,783 |
| Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Baltimore, MD | In support of operating an early head start program in baltimore city | $1,329,316 |
| Kennedy Krieger Baltimore, MD | In support of operating an early head start program in baltimore city | $1,328,091 |
| Housing Authority of Baltimore City Baltimore, MD | In support of operating an early head start program in baltimore city | $1,041,736 |
| Shore up Inc Salisbury, MD | In support of an early head start program in dorchester co. | $1,002,008 |
| Talbot County Health Dept Easton, MD | In support of operating an early head start program in Talbot county | $990,655 |
| Anne Arundel County Comm Action Agency Annapolis, MD | In support of operating an early head start program in anne Arundel county | $893,519 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant totals above are grants MFN gave, not funding it received.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,136,990 | $36,366,985 | $35,286,631 | $26,392,715 | 38 | $240,859 |
| 2024 | $19,187,900 | $37,670,438 | $37,437,986 | $24,106,490 | 38 | $131,022 |
| 2023 | $13,696,870 | $33,846,774 | $31,594,136 | $23,137,785 | 36 | $7,339 |
| 2022 | $13,205,975 | $27,587,343 | $27,948,306 | $19,260,834 | 38 | $2,687 |
| 2021 | $10,740,126 | $25,433,764 | $25,415,614 | $16,805,574 | 35 | $60 |
| 2020 | $10,822,962 | $23,722,408 | $23,282,169 | $16,847,031 | 33 | $7,957 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MFN’s mission is to mobilize networks across Maryland so young children and those who care for them have the resources and equitable opportunities to thrive. Its work includes family support and early learning, child care access and quality, and advocacy and systems change.
MFN’s 2025 grants supported organizations operating Early Head Start programs and child care or family support services in Maryland. For example, Prince George’s Child Resource Center describes its mission as creating healthy, nurturing environments for children by supporting families and educating caregivers. The Family Tree says it leads Maryland in preventing child abuse, connecting caring communities, and building strong families. Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake describes its mission as preparing people to secure and retain employment and build independent lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, MFN reported 38 grants totaling $26,392,715. Grant amounts ranged from $84,891 to $2,247,222, with a median of $543,685. The largest awards included:
The listed awards also included support for Early Head Start and child care resource services elsewhere in Maryland, including programs in Dorchester, Talbot, and Anne Arundel counties and Baltimore City.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists R Michael Gill Jr. as president; Kesha-Simone Jones as immediate past president; Alexander Costos as first vice president; Monique Cohen, PhD, as second vice president; Timothy Lewis as treasurer; Tina Hike-Hubbard as secretary; and J Michael Riley as president emeritus. Directors listed include Amanda Stakem Conn, Brian M Eakes, and Cheryl Stewart.
Maryland Family Network Inc is led by Laura Weeldreyer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Weeldreyer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$189K (2020) → $249K (2025)
R. Michael Gill Jr.
President
Second Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Andiorio
Director of Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $133K (2025)
Brian M. Eakes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dixon H. Harvey
Director
Immediate Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W. Daniel White
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitaker Levering
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Stakem Conn
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Stewart
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Michael PhD
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelleye Cohen
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Haus
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandria K. Montanio
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Barnes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristin W. Marsh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Legrand
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Ramsey III
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Herschenfeld
Chief Impact Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Tiera T. Chin
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$139K (2025)
Alexander Costos
First Vice President
Treasurer → First Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Michael Riley
President Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Iverson
Network Representative
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kesha-Simone Jones
Immediate Past President
Secretary → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Hike-Hubbard
Secretary
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique Cohen PhD
Second Vice President
Director → Second Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marshiel Baker
Parent Representative
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Lewis
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Bryce A. Turner (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel P. Moylan (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Greg Stevens (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joanne Hampson (2020–2024) — First Vice President
- Former: Jud Sokol (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lawrence Reid MPH PhD (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Gunning (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Nancy S. Grasmick PhD (2020–2024) — Director-Member Emeritus
- Former: Reginald Cohen (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Tim Lewis (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Cary Murray (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Nicole Kozlowski (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Shanice Deramus (2022–2024) — Parent Representative
- Former: Clinton Macsherry (2023–2024) — Chief Strategy Officer
- Former: Faith Miller (2023–2024) — Ehs-Program Director
- Former: Jerry Bryant PhD (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Morgan Coleman (2023–2024) — Parent Representative
- Former: Nellie Power (2023–2024) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Brendan Harman (2024) — Director
- Former: Johanna Licharowicz (2020–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Felicia M. Jones-Taylor (2022) — Pn- Director
- Former: Brittany Carlton (2020–2021) — Parent Representative
- Former: Craig Vaughan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Kelly Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Devonte Cummings (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elayne Hettleman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jayson Williams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Linda Ramsey (2020–2021) — Retired Deputy Director
- Former: Paul E Schurick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Renee McGuirk Spence (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Wiklund (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Wm Blum MD MPH PhD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Rohde (2020–2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Tom Powley (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $249K, to Laura Weeldreyer (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maryland Family Network Inc
How much does Maryland Family Network Inc give each year?
Maryland Family Network Inc gave $26.4M across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $24.1M across 38 grants.
What is Maryland Family Network Inc's typical grant size?
Maryland Family Network Inc's median grant in 2025 was $543,685, and its average grant was $694,545, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maryland Family Network Inc that year got $139K on average.
Where does Maryland Family Network Inc give grants?
Maryland Family Network Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants), Annapolis, MD (4 grants), Frederick, MD (3 grants) and Salisbury, MD (2 grants).
Does Maryland Family Network Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Maryland Family Network Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Maryland Family Network Inc's largest grantees?
Maryland Family Network Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Vincent De Paul of Baltimore Inc ($2,247,222), Maryland Rural Development Corp ($1,980,446) and Prince George's Child Resource Center Inc ($1,515,623), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maryland Family Network Inc?
Maryland Family Network Inc reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $36.4M.
What does Maryland Family Network Inc fund?
MFN’s mission is to mobilize networks across Maryland so young children and those who care for them have the resources and equitable opportunities to thrive. Its work includes family support and early learning, child care access and quality, and advocacy and systems change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maryland Family Network Inc?
Maryland Family Network Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check marylandfamilynetwork.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Maryland Family Network Inc's EIN?
Maryland Family Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1486702. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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