Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund Inc

The Hearst Foundation

New York, NY

The Hearst Foundation supports established U.S. nonprofits in culture, education, health, and social services, with grants typically ranging from $75,000 to $500,000 and a median of $150,000. It funds organizations nationwide; its New York office reviews proposals east of the Mississippi River and its San Francisco office reviews those west of it.

The John J Leidy Foundation Inc

Towson, MD

The John J Leidy Foundation supports nonprofits working in social and economic welfare, arts and culture, health and human services, education, and services for people with disabilities, including operating, program, and equipment costs. It prioritizes the Baltimore metropolitan area and typically awards $2,500–$50,000, with a 2024 median of $7,500. It accepts requests at any time; there is no formal application form.

R Scott Rosenberger Charitable Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

Blanket Fort Foundation

Towson, MD

Blanket Fort Foundation supports education, basic needs, and economic opportunity for children and families, with a priority on the Jewish community; its giving is focused mainly in Baltimore, with additional support in Maine, New York, and elsewhere. In 2024, grants ranged from $100 to $300,000, with a median of $17,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Frank E & Miriam Loveman Foundation Inc

Owings Mills, MD

The foundation supports hunger relief, employment services, education, health care, and programs for people affected by abuse and trauma, with most funding going to Maryland organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,500 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The filing says to contact Samuel T Cohen about applying; it does not specify whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation

Baltimore, MD

The foundation supports Baltimore-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in education, mentorship, community and workforce development, entrepreneurship, and expanding opportunity for underserved communities. In 2024, grants ranged from $680 to $8 million, with a median of $75,000; most funding went to Maryland, though grants also went to organizations in other states. It uses an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Perlman Family Foundation

Sherman Oaks, CA

The Perlman Family Foundation supports programs addressing housing and financial needs, foster youth, education, support for fathers, and reentry after incarceration. In 2024, grants ranged from $275 to $60,000, with a median of $4,000; most funding went to California, with additional grants in Missouri, New York, and Arizona. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Abell Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

The Abell Foundation funds nonprofits, government agencies, and fiscally sponsored projects addressing health, education, community development, workforce, justice and addiction, the environment, and arts, as well as Baltimore-focused research and catalytic business investments. Its giving is focused on Baltimore City, with a typical grant of about $20,000 (2024 median; awards ranged from $188 to $300,000). It accepts applications: requests of $10,000 or less are reviewed on a rolling basis, while larger requests go through five annual board meetings.

Fund for Educational Excellence Inc

Baltimore, MD

The Fund supports education equity and student opportunities, including district priorities, youth development, career pathways, academic programs, and school leadership, with a primary focus on Baltimore City Public Schools. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to nearly $2 million, with a median of about $30,400; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Edward St John Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

Annie E Casey Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and other partners working to improve outcomes for children and young people, including family strengthening, child welfare, education, employment, community development and juvenile justice. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median of $40,000. Grants are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg

Owings Mills, MD

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation funds direct services, programs, general operations, and capital projects in housing, health, jobs, education, and aging for low-income and vulnerable people. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000; its Small Grants Program offers up to $50,000 over two years, with funding focused on Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, Israel, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. It awards grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.