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 $1.6M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Maryland. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,552,722
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,446
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,813,638
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (31 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (92% 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 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 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Collegebound Foundation Inc ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
199 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 199 (95%).
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 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 51 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 404% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $273K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collegebound Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $1,169,679 |
| Pathfinders for Autism Hunt Valley, MD | Community Support | $60,000 |
| Intersection of Change Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Harford County Bel Air, MD | Community Support | $37,500 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Girls Inc of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Major League Baseball Charities New York, NY | Community Support | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross Boone, IA | Community Support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $12,500 |
| James Mosher Associates Inc Baltimore, MD | Community Support | $12,500 |
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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 | $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 $134K for 2024 — 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.
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's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Georgia K. Angelos
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Angelos
Former Director & Officer
Director → Director & Officer, 2022
Director & Officer → Former Director & Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Bohon
Officer
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
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Kousouris
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hoppes
Officer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catie Griggs
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Louis F. Angelos (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter G. Angelos (2020–2021) — Director
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 Orioles Foundation Inc
How much does The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc give each year?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 59 grants.
What is The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $30,446, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc that year got $45K on average.
Where does The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc give grants?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (15 grants), Sarasota, FL (13 grants), Bel Air, MD (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (35 grants) and "Speed Pitch Donations" (16 grants).
Who are The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Collegebound Foundation Inc ($1,169,679), Pathfinders for Autism ($60,000) and Intersection of Change ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc?
The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (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 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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 Orioles Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-baltimore-orioles-foundation-inc-morg_583d47e985c74f14bbe659aef39c9254
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