The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc
The Friendly Inn Association of is a public charity based in Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 1882. It supports organizations serving homeless and other low-income people in need of care.
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc at a glance
In short: The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc gave $455K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $455,000
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,278
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $11,582,891
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Wea Law-409 Washington Av 1010, Baltimore, MD 21204
Phone: (410) 842-0574
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MD Center for Veterans Education ($50K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 95 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $360K (2019) to $455K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $455K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Center for Veterans Education Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $50,000 |
| The Baltimore Station Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Assistance Center of Towson Churche Towson, MD | Operating Support | $45,000 |
| The Women's Housing Coalition Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Helping up Mission Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $35,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Baltimore Baltimore, MD | BEANS&BREAD/Empty Bo | $30,000 |
| Sarc of Harford County Bel Air, MD | Capital Campaign | $30,000 |
| United Ministries Inc Baltimore, MD | Earls Place Oper Sup | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Intl Seafarers Center Inc Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Pauls Place Baltimore, MD | Operating Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,582,891 | $812,057 | $536,362 | $455,000 | 18 | $812,057 |
| 2024 | $11,067,672 | $188,362 | $498,753 | $425,000 | 18 | $188,362 |
| 2023 | $9,767,161 | $181,709 | $474,776 | $400,000 | 19 | $181,709 |
| 2022 | $9,196,617 | $972,361 | $500,992 | $420,000 | 20 | $972,361 |
| 2021 | $11,541,725 | $1,276,012 | $490,876 | $410,000 | 20 | $1,276,012 |
| 2019 | $9,019,227 | $675,621 | $420,203 | $360,000 | 16 | $675,621 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission is “to provide support to organizations serving the homeless and other low-income individuals in need of care.” Its filing describes grants to organizations that support those populations.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of work supported. The Baltimore Station says it provides self-help programs and a safe, caring environment for men transitioning from poverty, substance abuse, and homelessness toward self-sufficiency. The Women’s Housing Coalition says it provides affordable housing and supportive services to help women and children break the cycle of homelessness and sustain independence. Manna House says it assists homeless, poor, and needy people in Baltimore with services intended to contribute to independence and stability.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 18 grants totaling $455,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $22,500. The largest reported grants included $50,000 to the Maryland Center for Veterans Education for operating support; $45,000 to The Baltimore Station for operating support; $45,000 to Assistance Center of Towson Churches for operating support; $40,000 to The Women’s Housing Coalition for operating support; and $35,000 to Helping Up Mission for operating support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $30,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore for Beans & Bread/Empty Bo, $30,000 to SARC of Harford County for a capital campaign, $25,000 to United Ministries for Earl’s Place operating support, $25,000 to the Baltimore International Seafarers Center for operating support, $20,000 to Paul’s Place for operating support, $20,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore for interim housing, and $20,000 to Manna House for operating support.
The 2025 filing also lists $15,000 to At Jacob’s Well and $10,000 to Harford Family House. The organization’s 2024 filing says charities submit grant requests and have input into grant timing, manner, recipient selection, and use of income and assets.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John H. West III as president, James H. West as secretary, and Dorothy Zimmerman, Mollie Neblett, and F. Barton Harvey III as directors.
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc is led by John H. West III, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John H. West III
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Zimmerman
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Barton Harvey III
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mollie Neblett
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James H. West
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc
How much does The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc give each year?
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc gave $455K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $425K across 18 grants.
What is The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc's typical grant size?
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $25,278, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc give grants?
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (14 grants).
Does The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc's largest grantees?
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc's largest 2025 grantees include MD Center for Veterans Education ($50,000), St Vincent De Paul Baltimore ($50,000 across 2 grants) and The Baltimore Station ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc?
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $812K.
What does The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc fund?
The organization states its mission is “to provide support to organizations serving the homeless and other low-income individuals in need of care.” Its filing describes grants to organizations that support those populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc?
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc's EIN?
The Friendly Inn Association of Baltimore City Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6039979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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