Maryland Philanthropy Network
Maryland Philanthropy Network (MPN) is a statewide membership organization of philanthropic institutions based in Baltimore, Maryland. Formerly known as the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers, the organization serves as a convening backbone and infrastructure organization for the philanthropic sector. MPN brings together diverse funders and partners to promote alignment and collaborative action around issues affecting communities across Maryland.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.9M
+47.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$585K
-29.4% YoY
Grant Count
19
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-22.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To build and activate a diverse, informed, and effective network of philanthropists to inspire transformational impact throughout Maryland.
Vision: A courageous philanthropic community leading transformative and innovative work that results in an equitable and just Maryland.
MPN addresses issues across multiple sectors including health, education, arts, and the environment. The organization has demonstrated particular focus on food access, aging innovations, and racial equity in philanthropy.
Grantmaking
MPN facilitates grantmaking through member organizations and special initiatives. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Maryland statewide, with particular emphasis on Baltimore and regional communities across the state.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $8,637,289
- Total Expenses: $6,460,817
- Net Income: $2,176,472
- Total Assets: $9,903,414
- Total Liabilities: $1,070,637
- Net Assets: $8,837,777
Staffing: 51 employees (as of 2024)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since March 1984
Rating: Three-Star rating with 88% overall score
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,903,414 | $6,735,334 | $5,608,692 |
| Revenue | $8,637,289 | $7,072,416 | $4,830,304 |
| Expenses | $6,460,817 | $6,211,236 | $4,759,274 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $133,120 | $74,839 | $26,388 |
| 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
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Healing Cities Inc ($120,000), Spotlight Pr Llc ($50,000), Resilnc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HEALING CITIES INC BALTIMORE, MD | TO TRANSFER FISCAL PROJECT ASSETS TO NEWLY FORMED 501(C)(3) | $120,000 |
| SPOTLIGHT PR LLC COLUMBUS, OH | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY LOW-INCOME, MINORITY AND/OR OTHER DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS OR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE DIFFICULTY SECURING CAPITAL FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES. | $50,000 |
| RESILNC GREENSBORO, NC | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY LOW-INCOME, MINORITY AND/OR OTHER DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS OR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE DIFFICULTY SECURING CAPITAL FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES. | $50,000 |
| JUST FUTURES PBC WILMINGTON, DE | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY LOW-INCOME, MINORITY AND/OR OTHER DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS OR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE DIFFICULTY SECURING CAPITAL FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES. | $50,000 |
| HIGHER PURPOSE CO CLARKSDALE, MS | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY LOW-INCOME, MINORITY AND/OR OTHER DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS OR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE DIFFICULTY SECURING CAPITAL FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES. | $50,000 |
| IGNITE CAPITAL INC BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY LOW-INCOME, MINORITY AND/OR OTHER DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS OR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE DIFFICULTY SECURING CAPITAL FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES. | $50,000 |
| REVOLVE FUND INC BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $49,000 |
| CIVIC WORKS BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTERING WORKERS ON JOB DESIGN PROJECT | $40,000 |
| YOUTH EMPOWERED SOCIETY BALTIMORE, MD | TO TRANSFER FISCAL PROJECT ASSETS | $21,002 |
| THE EQUITY BRAIN TRUST BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO CAPITAL TO SMALL BUSINESSES OWNED BY LOW-INCOME, MINORITY AND/OR OTHER DISADVANTAGED ENTREPRENEURS OR TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS WHO HISTORICALLY HAVE DIFFICULTY SECURING CAPITAL FROM TRADITIONAL SOURCES. | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Danista E. Hunte
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN MCHUGH | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| TALIB HORNE | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| FRANKLIN MCNEIL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TANYA JONES TERRELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RAJ BORSELLINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID DANIELS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH DAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BROOKE HISLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN KINKOPF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIN O'KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DESTINY-SIMONE RAMJOHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANISTA E HUNTE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $180,001 |
| LINDA DWORAK | DIRECTOR, BALTIMORE WORKFORCE FUNDERS COLLABORATIV | 40 | $131,313 |
| ERIC JACKSON JR | SERVANT DIRECTOR, BLACK YIELD INSTITUTE | 40 | $110,000 |
| ELISABETH HYLECK | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS AND ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $100,543 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MPN hosts regular convenings and educational events including:
**Racial Equity Roundtable:** Quarterly roundtable focusing on how funders are shifting philanthropic behavior and governance policies, with participation from organizations like the Meyer Foundation
**2026 Maryland Aging Innovations Summit:** Themed "Designing for Longevity," exploring creative age-well initiatives and systemic threats to aging well
The organization continues to support member engagement through member-only resources, event registration, and regional news updates.
$500,000 Awarded to Support Food Access through FEED Grants | Maryland PhilanthropyFrequently Asked Questions
What does Maryland Philanthropy Network fund?
**Mission:** To build and activate a diverse, informed, and effective network of philanthropists to inspire transformational impact throughout Maryland. **Vision:** A courageous philanthropic community leading transformative and innovative work that results in an equitable and just Maryland. MPN addresses issues across multiple sectors including health, education, arts, and the environment. The organization has demonstrated particular focus on food access, aging innovations, and racial equity i…
How do I apply for a grant from Maryland Philanthropy Network?
MPN facilitates grantmaking through member organizations and special initiatives. Recent grantmaking activity includes: • **FEED Grants:** $500,000 awarded to support food access initiatives • **Food Access Support:** $4.3 million in philanthropic dollars supporting food access across Maryland through member organizations • **Black Philanthropy Circle of Howard County:** Awarded first-ever grant to S.T.A.N.D. Mentorship Program • **Community Foundation of Frederick County:** Awarded more than $…
Where does Maryland Philanthropy Network make grants?
Maryland statewide, with particular emphasis on Baltimore and regional communities across the state.
What size grants does Maryland Philanthropy Network award?
In 2024, Maryland Philanthropy Network awarded 19 grants totaling $585K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Maryland Philanthropy Network's EIN?
Maryland Philanthropy Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1326863. 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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