THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY SERVES THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND, AND THOSE INTERESTED IN MARYLAND HISTORY, THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF COMPREHENSIVE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM COLLECTIONS THAT ARE CENTRAL TO THE STATE'S HISTORY BUT PROMOTING SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH PUBLICATIONS AND BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AT ITS OWN CAMPUS AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.8M
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$170K
-15.0% YoY
Grant Count
17
-19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+5.0% YoY
About Maryland Historical Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maryland Historical Society Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BALTIMORE, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,805,321 | $40,635,016 | $38,986,676 |
| Revenue | $5,060,115 | $4,771,012 | $8,231,801 |
| Expenses | $5,553,827 | $5,702,445 | $5,521,920 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,819,295 | $1,473,976 | $2,022,822 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
89 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Maryland Historical Society Inc
Bus Grants - Onsite School Programs
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Amount
Bus funding (amount varies based on location and Title 1 status)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Delaplaine Grant - Traveling Trunks
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Amount
One free trunk + shipping costs per school
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Delaplaine Grant - Virtual Field Trips
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Amount
Free Virtual Field Trip program
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sandy Spring Museum ($10,000), Riversdale Historical Society Inc ($10,000), Montgomery County Historical Society Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SANDY SPRING MUSEUM SANDY SPRING, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| RIVERSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC RIVERDALE, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC ROCKVILLE, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| LOST TOWNS PROJECT INC GAMBRILLS, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| HOSANNA COMMUNITY HOUSE INC CHURCHVILLE, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CAPITAL TROLLEY MUSEUM COLESVILLE, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAGERSTOWN, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| BETHESDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC BETHESDA, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ELECTRONICS MUSEUM INC HUNT VALLEY, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL HISTORY SOCIETY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE, MD | FY 2024 MILLER HISTORY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WANDA KEYES HEARD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BRANDT | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CLINTON R DALY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN BANES | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW M BROOKS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELEANOR M CAREY | FIRST VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| M WILLIS MACGILL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANGEL GONZALEZ-SANFELIU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| C JOHN SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARLES W MITCHELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER J LOGSDON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID TAFT TERRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DIANE HUTCHINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FREDRICK C LEINER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HENRY HOPKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIA MADDEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE PINKARD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LYNN SPRINGER ROBERTS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY TYDING SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MAYA DAVIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NEAL NAFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD BELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT HOPKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT W SCHOEBERLEIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RYAN YU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STILES TUTTLE COLWILL | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TYLER A TATE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS H MADDUX IV | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM JACKSON COOK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM M GORE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ADAM GOODHEART | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAM MALESTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN MCALLISTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEIFFER MITCHELL JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARCUS NICKS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATIE CALJEAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 35 | $132,500 |
| KEVIN RIDGELY | CFO | 28 | $126,250 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryland Historical Society Inc?
Maryland Historical Society Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BALTIMORE, MD. It holds $41.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Maryland Historical Society Inc?
As of 2024, Maryland Historical Society Inc holds $41.8M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $170K in 2024.
Where does Maryland Historical Society Inc operate?
Maryland Historical Society Inc has awarded grants in Maryland, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Maryland Historical Society Inc award?
In 2024, Maryland Historical Society Inc awarded 17 grants totaling $170K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maryland Historical Society Inc's EIN?
Maryland Historical Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0403670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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