The Baltimore Family Fund
The Baltimore Family Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in science and medical research, education, the arts, and civil liberties.
The Baltimore Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Baltimore Family Fund gave $205K across 114 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $204,780
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 114
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,796
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,258,456
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (11 of 105, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Baltimore Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Baltimore Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Research America ($70K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
548 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 544 grants of 548 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (34%), California (27%), Massachusetts (11%), the District of Columbia (7%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 114 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Baltimore Family Fund open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 105 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $341; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2021) to $258K (2022). In 2024 it made 114 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research America Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | The Associates of Caltech | $15,000 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | The Associates | $15,000 |
| 80-20 Educational Foundation St Petersburg, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | IBBS, School of Medicine | $5,000 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory Woods Hole, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Scienc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Shady Hill School Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,258,456 | $260,718 | $276,127 | $204,780 | 114 | $237,888 | $226,379 | $269,201 |
| 2023 | $3,273,865 | $403,963 | $273,259 | $212,955 | 110 | $231,295 | $381,993 | $240,739 |
| 2022 | $3,143,161 | $317,893 | $323,836 | $257,650 | 114 | $284,217 | $282,017 | $248,361 |
| 2021 | $3,149,104 | $149,685 | $270,137 | $203,026 | 106 | $229,390 | $123,129 | $274,565 |
| 2020 | $3,269,556 | $173,457 | $264,291 | $205,624 | 104 | — | $138,674 | $231,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baltimore Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $269K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied stated missions. For example, Research America describes its work as advocating for science, while the 80-20 Educational Foundation says it furthers equal opportunity and equal justice for Asian Americans, with a focus on political education. The Marine Biological Laboratory describes itself as a center for biological discovery and training, and the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County says it champions the arts in Los Angeles for all people.
Other 2024 recipients include Johns Hopkins University, which describes its work as education and research across multiple disciplines, and the National Academy of Sciences, which says it is dedicated to furthering science for the general welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder made 114 grants totaling $204,780. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $70,000, with a median grant of $500.
The largest 2024 grant was $70,000 to Research America for general and unrestricted support. Other notable grants included $15,000 to the California Institute of Technology for each of two listed purposes, $10,000 to the 80-20 Educational Foundation for general and unrestricted support, and $5,000 each to Johns Hopkins University and the Marine Biological Laboratory. Additional grants included $4,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières USA, $3,000 to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and $2,500 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alice Baltimore as Trustee and President, David Baltimore as Chairman and Trustee, and Lauren R. Baltimore as Trustee.
The Baltimore Family Fund is led by Alice Baltimore, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Baltimore
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Baltimore
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren R. Baltimore
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Normand F Smith (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 The Baltimore Family Fund
How much does The Baltimore Family Fund give each year?
The Baltimore Family Fund gave $205K across 114 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $213K across 110 grants.
What is The Baltimore Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Baltimore Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,796, across 114 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Baltimore Family Fund that year got $341 on average.
Where does The Baltimore Family Fund give grants?
The Baltimore Family Fund's top state is Virginia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (14 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), New York, NY (12 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (11 grants).
Does The Baltimore Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Baltimore Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (98 of 114) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Baltimore Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Baltimore Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Research America ($70,000), California Institute of Technology ($31,300 across 4 grants) and 80-20 Educational Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Baltimore Family Fund?
The Baltimore Family Fund reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $269K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Baltimore Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Baltimore Family Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Baltimore Family Fund's EIN?
The Baltimore Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6826272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Baltimore Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Baltimore Family Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-baltimore-family-fund-morg_8deb45a58b4b4785ae373c27c4eed7b8
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