The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It makes grants to charitable organizations and operates a Baltimore City youth baseball and softball program.
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Maryland. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,680,819
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -49.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,647
- +112.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,924
- Total assets
- $2,066,958
- -26.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (14 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: The Baltimore Orioles Foundation
Mailing address: 333 West Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: (410) 547-6147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Collegebound Foundation ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 202 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The remaining shares were Florida (3%), New York (2%), Iowa (1%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 26 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $129K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 23% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 409% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $273K (2020) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collegebound Foundation Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $1,439,957 |
| Just in Power Kids Inc Ellicott City, MD | Community Support | $25,608 |
| Heart of America Foundation Washington, DC | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Halethorpe, MD | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Harford County Bel Air, MD | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Gold Star Mothers Maryland Chapter Inc Laurel, MD | Community Support | $15,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (Taps) Arlington, VA | Community Support | $15,000 |
| I Am ALS Washington, DC | Community Support | $11,858 |
| U Empower of Maryland Inc Severna Park, MD | Community Support | $10,723 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,066,958 | $995,475 | $1,732,870 | $1,680,819 | 26 | $1,732,870 | $50,920 | $114,824 |
| 2024 | $2,813,638 | $1,692,082 | $1,652,456 | $1,552,722 | 51 | $1,652,456 | $81,766 | $134,175 |
| 2023 | $2,780,012 | $1,292,239 | $1,533,588 | $1,382,170 | 59 | $1,533,588 | $67,310 | $128,156 |
| 2022 | $3,015,361 | $682,863 | $424,100 | $330,355 | 38 | $424,100 | $1,966 | $140,396 |
| 2021 | $2,765,478 | $300,948 | $344,226 | $308,292 | 28 | — | $1,051 | $162,111 |
| 2020 | $2,648,790 | $342,794 | $379,600 | $273,000 | 23 | — | $1,952 | $128,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program as a Baltimore City youth baseball and softball league intended to promote interest in baseball and softball, build children’s self-esteem, and encourage them to stay in school and off the streets. The filing says direct program expenses include equipment and jerseys.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. CollegeBound Foundation says it helps Baltimore City Schools students pursue and complete college degrees or other post-secondary options. Pathfinders for Autism says it educates and trains the community to improve the lives of people with autism and their families. Intersection of Change says it provides programs for people dealing with poverty-related issues in Sandtown-Winchester and nearby communities. These are grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $1,552,722. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,169,679, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest award was $1,169,679 to CollegeBound Foundation. Other notable grants included $60,000 to Pathfinders for Autism, $50,000 to Intersection of Change, $37,500 to Community Foundation of Harford County, and $25,000 each to Baltimore Community Foundation, Girls Inc of Sarasota County, and Major League Baseball Charities. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 26 grants totaling $1.7 million.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Contact The Baltimore Orioles Foundation. Written requests only; the filing lists no award restrictions and deadlines as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Hoppes, Carole Bohon, Jennifer Grondahl, Lisa Tolson, and Catie Griggs as officers. It lists Georgia Angelos as a former director, John Angelos as a former director and officer, and Louis Kousouris as a former director.
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc is led by Catie Griggs, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catie Griggs
President
Officer → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carole Bohon
Former Officer
Officer → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Grondahl
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Tolson
Former Officer
Officer → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hoppes
Former Officer
Officer → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darline Llamas Llopis
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kamaal Jones
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Skidmore
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Georgia K. Angelos (2020–2024) — Former Director
- Former: John P. Angelos (2020–2024) — Former Director & Officer
- Former: Louis Kousouris (2022–2024) — Former Director
- Former: Louis F. Angelos (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter G. Angelos (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Orioles Foundation Inc
How much does The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc give each year?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 51 grants.
What is The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,924, and its average grant was $64,647, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc give grants?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (9 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (26 grants).
Who are The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Collegebound Foundation ($1,439,957), Just in Power Kids Inc ($25,608) and Heart of America Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes its Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program as a Baltimore City youth baseball and softball league intended to promote interest in baseball and softball, build children’s self-esteem, and encourage them to stay in school and off the streets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6058645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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