Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Funded organizations may reapply one year after the date of the grant award.
  • The same application procedures apply.
  • Organizations denied funding may reapply one year after the date of the denial.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Grant/Funding Type not Funded:Individuals
  • Not eligible: Galas, special events or advertising space in programs

Overview

The John J. With a preference for organizations serving the Baltimore Metropolitan area, the foundation offers grants for operating support, programs, and equipment. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) entities, with reapplication permitted after one year for denied requests, ensuring continued community support and development.

The John J. Leidy Foundation has been supporting Maryland’s nonprofits for more than 50 years.
The Foundation was formed in 1957 by Baltimore native John J. Leidy, the owner of the former Leidy Chemical Company. The Foundation is a member of the Maryland Philanthropy Network.

Eligibility

Applicants must have exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Funded organizations may reapply one year after the date of the grant award. The same application procedures apply. Organizations denied funding may reapply one year after the date of the denial.

What The John J Leidy Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
98
Total given
$940K
Median grant
$7,500
Range
$2,500–$50K
  • By dollars: Maryland 91%, North Carolina 3%, Pennsylvania 2%. Top recipient cities: Baltimore, MD; Towson, MD; Glen Arm, MD.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Baltimore Alliance for Careers in Healthcare · Baltimore, MD

    Health Care

    $50K

  • Irvine Natural Science Center Inc · Owings Mills, MD

    Educational

    $48K

  • Associated Jewish Community Federation · Baltimore, MD

    Community Fund

    $35K

  • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra · Baltimore, MD

    Arts/Cultural

    $30K

  • Doctors Without Borders · Hagerstown, MD

    Emergency Relief

    $25K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Human services
  • Arts
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Disabled
  • Foundation

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