Top foundations funding performing arts organizations in Maryland
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $1.4M to 23 performing arts organizations in Maryland in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nora Roberts Foundation Glenn Dale, MD · last grant 2024 | 5 | $40k | $5k | Invitation only |
| 2 | France-Merrick Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD · last grant 2024 | 3 | $219k | $50k | Accepts |
| 3 | Ausherman Family Trust Frederick, MD · last grant 2024 | 3 | $40k | $12k | Accepts |
| 4 | Delaplaine Foundation Inc Frederick, MD · last grant 2024 | 3 | $26k | $7.5k | Invitation only |
| 5 | The William G. Baker JR Memorial Fund Pittsburgh, PA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $48k | $24k | Accepts |
| 6 | The Rosenfeld Rumford Steckler Family Foundation Inc Chevy Chase, MD · last grant 2024 | 2 | $28k | $12k | Invitation only |
| 7 | The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc Frederick, MD · last grant 2024 | 2 | $18k | $6.3k | Accepts |
| 8 | The Llandaff Family Trust Easton, MD · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.5k | $1.2k | Accepts |
| 9 | Watson Stone Family Foundation Inc Easton, MD · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.3k | $1.1k | Invitation only |
| 10 | Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 1 | $115k | $115k | Accepts |
| 11 | For Mutual Understanding Trust New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 1 | $90k | $90k | Accepts |
| 12 | Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc Annapolis, MD · last grant 2024 | 1 | $80k | $80k | Accepts |
| 13 | Thomas H. & Barbara W. Gale Foundation Cleveland, OH · last grant 2024 | 1 | $55k | $55k | Invitation only |
| 14 | The Mhe Foundation Inc Edgewater, MD · last grant 2024 | 1 | $51k | $51k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Baltimore Civic Fund Inc Baltimore, MD · last grant 2022 | 1 | $50k | $50k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Open Circle Theatre Inc · Rockville · 2024 · from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc
$115,000
Center for International Theatre Development Inc · Baltimore · 2024 · from For Mutual Understanding Trust
$90,000
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company · Baltimore · 2024 · from France-Merrick Foundation Inc
$85,000
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data