Kahlert Foundation Maryland Grant

The Kahlert Foundation Maryland Grant aims to enhance community well-being by supporting non-profit organizations focused on health care, education, youth programs, veteran services, and human services primarily in Maryland and Utah. Eligible organizations must have a valid 501(c)(3) status and a strong Guidestar rating. The foundation encourages innovative proposals that demonstrate measurable impact and community benefit, with a preference for those that address multiple areas of focus.

NOTE:
The Full Proposal deadline are for returning applicants. New grantees must complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) at least 90 days prior to the full grant request deadline. The earlier a LOI and grant application is received, the greater the likelihood the grant will be reviewed and presented at the corresponding board meeting.Maryland grant requests can be submitted in any of the three cycles.
The Kahlert Foundation's mission is to provide grants to non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life and well-being of the community in the areas of health care, education, youth programs, veteran organizations, and human services.
Areas of Focus
The Kahlert Foundation has five main areas of focus: health care, education, youth programs, veteran organizations, and human services, mainly providing funding in the states of Maryland. Funding is intended to improve organizations’ capacity to make a positive impact on the local communities and their citizens. Grants impacting multiple funding areas are especially appealing. Some examples are Outward Bound which impacts youth & education and Primary Children’s Hospital which impacts health care and youth.
Health Care
This includes hospitals, hospice & palliative care, and organizations providing free physician exams & medicine for uninsured and under-insured people. The foundation also supports health care research including cancer, urology, diabetes, and alzheimers disease. Health care represents the largest portion of our funding, accounting for about 50% of grants.
Youth Programs
The youth are the future of our country and it is our desire to support programs that develop their skills and values. We support a wide variety of youth programs which include education, after school programs, mentorship, and health care.
Education
The foundation supports K-12 public education with an emphasis on higher education. Grants are typically for scholarships and student assistance with a current focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.
Veterans
The Kahlert Foundation proudly supports organizations that help United States of America veterans and their families. Areas of focus include medical care, research on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), housing, scholarships, and financial assistance.
Human Services
The health of a community can only be as strong as the well-being of it’s citizens. We especially like to support programs that focus on helping individuals improve their own lives. Areas of grants include food banks, housing, elderly, literacy, and health & wellness.​

Eligibility

Grants are for organizations serving the following areas:In Maryland, the primary focus is in the geographic areas listed below:Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Carroll CountyFrederick CountyHoward CountyOrganizations must submit their 501(c)(3) document under the Internal Revenue Code.The Kahlert Foundation makes grants in the areas of health care, education, youth programs, veteran organizations, and human services.Organizations must be rated by Guidestar with a strong preference for organization with at least a Silver Seal of Transparency. The Kahlert Foundation will look most favorably on those organizations with a Platinum Seal of Transparency. The Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that spend a high percentage of their funds on programs and service, not administration and fundraising.
Grant requests must improve the quality of life of individuals and communities, with measurable results.Grants may be awarded for capital campaigns, special projects or programs, and general operations.Grant requests must show a need for the request, its impact, and effectiveness.Organizations need to demonstrate good leadership, financial stability, and a minimum history of 2 years of existence.Grants may be for one year or multi-year.While the foundation may make grants for several years to an organization there are no guarantees of funding in perpetuity.Eligible organizations must have a valid 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code, maintain a current Maryland Charitable Registration, and have been in operation for at least three years. Applicants should have a Guidestar rating of at least a Bronze Seal of Transparency, with preference given to those with a Platinum Seal. Additionally, organizations must serve at least one of our designated geographic focus areas.Only one request will be considered per organization within twelve months.

Ineligibility

We do not accept unsolicited Sponsorship Requests for events through our grants management system.