Ravens Foundation Inc
To improve, encourage and enable the healthy development of youth in the baltimore area and in other parts of the state of Maryland through a focus on programs that address housing, hunger, education, athletics, and mentoring.
Ravens Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ravens Foundation Inc gave $219K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,500
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,313
- +109.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $286,937
- -44.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ravens Foundation Inc
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Ravens Foundation Inc
Community Donation Requests Grant
Ravens Foundation Inc
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Deadline not published
Huddle Up for Health Grant
Ravens Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ravens PLAY 60 Grant
Ravens Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Ravens Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maryland Book Bank ($150K). Together the top 8 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 55 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ravens Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $219K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Book Bank Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $150,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | Charitable Contribution | $11,000 |
| Wiggs Worldwide Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Two All Foundation Towson, MD | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Roquan Smith Foundation Co Edward Charles Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Van Noy Valor Foundation Florence, KY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| The Complete Player Charity Glen Bernie, MD | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore, MD | Play 60 grants to promote fitness and nutritional education | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286,937 | $611,852 | $899,787 | $218,500 | 8 | — |
| 2023 | $517,343 | $716,325 | $754,616 | $169,500 | 13 | — |
| 2022 | $517,197 | $938,479 | $987,012 | $150,000 | 12 | — |
| 2021 | $382,035 | $668,502 | $666,910 | $154,500 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $437,313 | $905,942 | $526,581 | $211,722 | 9 | $2 |
About Ravens Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ravens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Owing Mills, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $287K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $219K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ravens Foundation Inc is led by Heather Darney, Executive Director & Vice Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Darney
Executive Director & Vice Chair
Executive Director & Vice Chairman → Executive Director & Vice Ch, 2021
Executive Director & Vice Ch → Executive Director & Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sashi Brown
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Lang
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jameel McClain
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bisciotti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Gleason
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Etheridge
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Inouye
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Condon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elli Peltonen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Cunningham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dixon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Koppelman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brad Downs (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Mearman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay O'Brien (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kate Kasabula (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Dick Cass (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Richard Cass (2020) — Chairman
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 Ravens Foundation Inc
How much does Ravens Foundation Inc give each year?
Ravens Foundation Inc gave $219K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $170K across 13 grants.
What is Ravens Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ravens Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,313, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ravens Foundation Inc give grants?
Ravens Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Who are Ravens Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ravens Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Maryland Book Bank ($150,000), Maryland Food Bank ($11,000) and Wiggs Worldwide Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ravens Foundation Inc?
Ravens Foundation Inc reported $287K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $612K.
What is Ravens Foundation Inc?
Ravens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Owing Mills, MD. It holds $287K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ravens Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ravens Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1987065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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