The Charles T Bauer Charitable
The Charles T Bauer Charitable is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
The Charles T Bauer Charitable at a glance
In short: The Charles T Bauer Charitable gave $6.1M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $133K), mostly in Maryland. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,121,700
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +24.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $133,080
- +0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $105,881,031
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (5 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (77% 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 Charles T Bauer Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 901 South Bond Street 400, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (410) 537-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Charles T Bauer Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roland Park Country School Inc ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($125,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
207 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 76 grants of 207 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Maryland received 77% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania (10%), Virginia (6%), Texas (3%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Charles T Bauer Charitable open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 41 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $93K; repeat grants $157K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of 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 $4.9M (2023) to $6.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $6.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Park Country School Inc Baltimore, MD | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | General support | $600,000 |
| Living Classrooms Baltimore, MD | General support | $547,750 |
| Boys Latin School of Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | General support | $313,750 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc Owings Mills, MD | General support | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine Baltimore, MD | General support | $200,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Women's Wellness & Healthy Aging Program and general support | $200,000 |
| St Paul's School for Girls Brooklandville, MD | General support | $200,000 |
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | General support | $200,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc Fort Worth, TX | General support | $180,000 |
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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 | $105,881,031 | $10,271,410 | $7,633,957 | $6,121,700 | 46 | $6,445,257 | $8,780,404 | $6,395,144 |
| 2023 | $103,243,578 | $7,967,934 | $6,599,177 | $4,883,550 | 37 | $5,199,309 | $6,642,529 | $5,977,462 |
| 2022 | $101,874,821 | $6,159,024 | $7,840,529 | $5,994,750 | 48 | $6,308,138 | $4,901,943 | $6,153,761 |
| 2021 | $103,556,326 | $13,016,758 | $7,507,989 | $6,023,604 | 39 | $6,363,838 | $12,171,208 | $6,682,300 |
| 2020 | $98,047,557 | $6,889,193 | $7,319,454 | $6,200,000 | 37 | — | $6,159,101 | $5,743,247 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Charles T Bauer Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6.4M 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
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2024 grants include support for schools and universities, community organizations, environmental learning, and health-related organizations. These examples describe the grantees, not the foundation: Roland Park Country School says it cultivates intellectual curiosity and leadership in girls and young women; Irvine Natural Science Center says it encourages engagement with nature through environmental learning and green living; and Keep Punching says it supports patients, health-care providers, and researchers working against brain cancer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $6,121,700. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to Roland Park Country School, $600,000 to Bucknell University, $547,750 to Living Classrooms, and $313,750 to Boys Latin School of Maryland. Other grants included $250,000 to Irvine Natural Science Center, $200,000 each to an individual recipient, Johns Hopkins University, St. Paul’s School for Girls, and Washington & Lee University, and $180,000 to United Community Centers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet Bauer Hartman and Theodore Wingate Bauer as trustees.
The Charles T Bauer Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Bauer Hartman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $99K (2024)
Theodore Wingate Bauer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $99K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $99K, to Janet Bauer Hartman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Charles T Bauer Charitable
How much does The Charles T Bauer Charitable give each year?
The Charles T Bauer Charitable gave $6.1M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.9M across 37 grants.
What is The Charles T Bauer Charitable's typical grant size?
The Charles T Bauer Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $133,080, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Charles T Bauer Charitable that year got $93K on average.
Where does The Charles T Bauer Charitable give grants?
The Charles T Bauer Charitable gives mostly in Maryland: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (19 grants), Towson, MD (3 grants), Owings Mills, MD (2 grants) and Sarasota, FL (2 grants).
Does The Charles T Bauer Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Charles T Bauer Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Charles T Bauer Charitable's largest grantees?
The Charles T Bauer Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Roland Park Country School Inc ($1,010,000 across 2 grants), Bucknell University ($600,000) and Living Classrooms ($547,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($125,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Charles T Bauer Charitable?
The Charles T Bauer Charitable reported $105.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Charles T Bauer Charitable fund?
No formal mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2024 grants include support for schools and universities, community organizations, environmental learning, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Charles T Bauer Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Charles T Bauer Charitable's EIN?
The Charles T Bauer Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6309118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Charles T Bauer Charitable 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 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 Charles T Bauer Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-charles-t-bauer-charitable-morg_8ce4140849a44fcab0d74f0a5f89641a
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