The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation is a Baltimore, Maryland–based private foundation that supports 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, mentorship, community development, and workforce development. Its stated mission is to promote entrepreneurship, expand resources to underserved communities, and reduce the opportunity gap.
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation gave $42.1M across 79 grants in 2024 (avg $533K), mostly in Maryland. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,068,560
- +36.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 79
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $532,513
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $474,358,563
- +25.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (17 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% 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 Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation has an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. It identifies organizations whose work complements its strategies and may invite proposals throughout the calendar year. An invitation does not guarantee funding, and the foundation says invited proposals receive careful review. Organizations may send a brief description of work aligned with its priorities.
- Contact
Mailing address: Mt Bank Stadium 1101 Russell Stre, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (667) 260-2246
Website: https://bisciotti.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated ($8.4M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $37.1M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
339 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 339 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Baltimore, Maryland, as its geographic focus. In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The other reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts (13%), Florida (6%), California (3%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 65 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $438K; repeat grants $721K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $83K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 494% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% 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 $7.1M (2021) to $42.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 79 grants totaling $42.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Catholic Charities Inc Baltimore, MD | Greater Promise Campaign | $8,000,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc Foxboro, MA | General Operating | $5,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated Baltimore, MD | Capital Campaign - Hilton Recreation Center | $3,000,000 |
| Blackbird Laboratories Inc Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $2,973,000 |
| Blackbird Laboratories Inc Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $2,718,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated Baltimore, MD | Capital Campaign - Hilton Recreation Center | $2,600,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated Baltimore, MD | Capital Campaign - Hilton Recreation Center | $2,400,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | Key Bridge Emergency Fund | $2,000,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc Hobe Sound, FL | Capital Campaign | $2,000,000 |
| Blackbird Laboratories Inc Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $1,860,000 |
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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 | $474,358,563 | $109,650,698 | $44,547,453 | $42,068,560 | 79 | $42,304,526 | $9,298,625 | $18,582,551 |
| 2023 | $378,209,313 | $96,377,217 | $32,753,233 | $30,816,897 | 63 | $31,090,179 | $3,510,221 | $14,226,902 |
| 2022 | $281,578,911 | $38,501,505 | $14,007,343 | $11,711,123 | 61 | $12,291,620 | $6,395,663 | $13,527,144 |
| 2021 | $306,093,502 | $66,736,495 | $8,543,660 | $7,076,937 | 49 | $7,121,382 | $14,560,804 | $11,799,253 |
| 2020 | $229,911,583 | $55,799,955 | $15,513,372 | $13,152,190 | 87 | — | $4,028,950 | $7,882,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18.6M 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
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote entrepreneurship, expand resources to underserved communities, and reduce the opportunity gap. Its grantmaking supports 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, mentorship, community development, and workforce development.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Associated Catholic Charities says it provides care and services to improve the lives of Marylanders in need. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore says it works to help young people realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Blackbird Laboratories describes itself as a Baltimore-based nonprofit medical research organization that works with nonprofit hospitals and academic institutions to amplify the impact of academic research and bring transformative technologies forward.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 79 grants totaling $42,068,560. Grant amounts ranged from $680 to $8,000,000, with a median of $75,000.
The largest reported award was $8,000,000 to Associated Catholic Charities for its Greater Promise Campaign. Other large awards included $5,000,000 to the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism for general operating support; three awards totaling $8,000,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore for the Hilton Recreation Center capital campaign; and three awards totaling $7,551,000 to Blackbird Laboratories for general operating support. The foundation also awarded $2,000,000 to Baltimore Community Foundation for its Key Bridge Emergency Fund and $900,000 each to Bridges Baltimore and CollegeBound Foundation for college access.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Renee F. Bisciotti as president, treasurer, and secretary, and Stephen J. Bisciotti as director.
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation is led by Renee F. Bisciotti, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee F. Bisciotti
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Bisciotti
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation
How much does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation give each year?
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation gave $42.1M across 79 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30.8M across 63 grants.
What is The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $75,000, and its average grant was $532,513, across 79 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation that year got $438K on average.
Where does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation give grants?
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (45 grants), Hobe Sound, FL (3 grants), Annapolis, MD (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 79) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Ozzie Newsome Scholars Program" (5 grants), "Capital Campaign - Hilton Recreation Center" (3 grants) and "College Access" (3 grants).
Who are The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated ($8,400,000 across 4 grants), Blackbird Laboratories Inc ($8,383,000 across 4 grants) and Associated Catholic Charities Inc ($8,250,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation?
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation reported $474.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote entrepreneurship, expand resources to underserved communities, and reduce the opportunity gap. Its grantmaking supports 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, mentorship, community development, and workforce development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation?
The foundation has an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation's EIN?
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2352678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation 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.
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