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Edward St John Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD · EIN 20-1397204. Reported 324 grants totalling $1,785,936 to 196 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$500median grant
$1,785,936granted, 2021-2024
196organizations funded
51%of grantees funded again the next year
$104,647assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Edward St John Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $500. Half of everything it gave fell between $200 and $1,750; the smallest was $50 and the largest $250,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
220 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
47 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
27 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
13 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
6 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
6 grants
$100,000 and Up
5 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Alpine School DistrictAmerican Fork, UT$450,000222022
Maryland Science CenterBaltimore, MD$300,000332023
University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation IncBaltimore, MD$132,800332024
Utah Valley University FoundationOrem, UT$125,000222024
The Boys' Latin School of MarylandBaltimore, MD$100,250222024
Loyola BlakefieldTowson, MD$100,000442024
Mcdonogh SchoolOwings Mills, MD$80,100442024
Archbishop Spalding High SchoolSevern, MD$30,000222023
Umms FoundationBaltimore, MD$28,500442024
Johns Hopkins MedicineBaltimore, MD$25,250112023
Johns Hopkins University & MedicineBaltimore, MD$25,000112022
Baltimore Washington Medical Center FoundationGlen Burnie, MD$24,285112024
St Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal SchoolSeverna Park, MD$24,000332023
The St Paul's SchoolsTimonium, MD$20,500112023
Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer InstituteBaltimore, MD$20,000332023
Metro Maryland Youth for ChristBaltimore, MD$20,000442024
University of Maryland College Park FoundationCollege Park, MD$17,350442024
Center for HopeBaltimore, MD$15,000112023
Yumi Cares FoundationEllicott City, MD$15,000332023
National AquariumBaltimore, MD$14,000332024
Women's Education AllianceTowson, MD$10,850442024
Beloved Community Services CorporationBaltimore, MD$10,000222022
Baltimore Leadership School for Young WomenBaltimore, MD$7,500442024
Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MD$7,417332024
Fort Meade Alliance FoundationHanover, MD$7,250332023
Anne Arundel Community College FoundationArnold, MD$5,000332023
Araminta Freedom InitiativeBaltimore, MD$5,000112022
Calvert Hall College High SchoolBaltimore, MD$5,000222023
Calvert SchoolBaltimore, MD$5,000222022
College Park AcademyRiverdale, MD$5,000112021
Cross Victory MinistriesBaltimore, MD$5,000112024
First Fuits FarmFreeland, MD$5,000112022
Honeygo Regional Veterans MemorialPerry Hall, MD$5,000112024
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony HallBaltimore, MD$5,000112024
Umbf IncBaltimore, MD$5,000112022
University of Maryland St Joseph Medical CenterTowson, MD$5,000112021
Carsons Scholars FundTowson, MD$4,500222024
Special Olympics MarylandBaltimore, MD$4,339442024
Boy Scouts of America Baltimore Area CouncilBaltimore, MD$4,000112021
Fellowship of Christian AthletesClear Spring, MD$3,200332024
Horses N HeroesCitra, FL$3,000442024
Lighthouse Youth CenterMilwaukee, WI$3,000442024
Reading PartnersBaltimore, MD$3,000112021
Notre Dame Preparatory SchoolTowson, MD$2,990332023
St Paul's Lutheran SchoolKingsville, MD$2,750442024
St Joseph's Nursing HomeCatonsville, MD$2,625442024
Cal Ripken SR FoundationBaltimore, MD$2,507222024
Live BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$2,500112021
Mother Mary Lange Catholic SchoolBaltimore, MD$2,500112024
Student Support NetworkLutherville, MD$2,500112023
Hope in South AfricaFrederick, MD$2,250332023
Legacy School of MarylandSykesville, MD$2,250332024
Pasadena Soccer ClubPasadena, MD$2,250332023
Special Olympics Pennsylvania Adams CountyGettysburg, PA$2,250332024
Bwi Community Development FoundationLinthicum Heights, MD$2,000332024
Maryland National Guard Youth Challenge Foundation IncBel Air, MD$2,000222024
Explore AustinAustin, TX$1,750222024
Gigi's Playhouse AnnapolisAnnapolis, MD$1,750442024
First Tee - Greater BaltimoreHunt Valley, MD$1,600112024
Bishop Mcdevitt High SchoolHarrisburg, PA$1,500332024
Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound SchoolBaltimore, MD$1,500112023
Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound SchoolWashington, DC$1,500112022
Grace Fellowship ChurchTimonium, MD$1,300222024
Mount De Sales AcademyCatonsville, MD$1,300222023
First Tee Greater of BaltimoreHunt Valley, MD$1,275332023
Frederick Community College FoundationFrederick, MD$1,250112024
Grace Community Church of Southern MarylandHollywood, MD$1,250222024
Lisbon United Methodist ChurchLisbon, MD$1,250332024
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN$1,220332024
Together RisingFalls Church, VA$1,220222022
Lake Area Free ClinicOconomowoc, WI$1,200222023
Mercy High SchoolBaltimore, MD$1,100332024
100 Club of Anne Arundel CountyPasadena, MD$1,000112023
Association for Corporate Growth - MD ChapterAltamonte Springs, FL$1,000112023
Baltimore Museum of IndustryBaltimore, MD$1,000112022
Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolBaltimore, MD$1,000222022
Next One Up FoundationBaltimore, MD$1,000112021
Pathfinders for AutismHunt Valley, MD$1,000112021
Chizuk Amuno CongregationBaltimore, MD$950222024
Logan's Never Be Alone FoundationBaltimore, MD$950442024
Mcdaniel CollegeWestminster, MD$950332024
Everyman TheaterBaltimore, MD$800112024
Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MD$800332023
Unity of Naples ChurchNaples, FL$800222022
Beauty for AshesBuxton, NC$750112024
Crown of Life Christian AcademyFort Atkinson, WI$750112024
Hcc Education FoundationBaltimore, MD$750112021
Howard County Community College Educational FoundationBaltimore, MD$750112022
Menomonee Falls Pre-School CorporationMenomonee Falls, WI$750112022
Severn Athletic Club BaseballSevern, MD$750112021
The IV Maidens FundSalt Lake City, UT$750112021
Tserings FundGallatin Gateway, MT$750112021
Maryvale Preparatory SchoolLutherville, MD$706222023
Fairfield University AthleticsFairfield, CT$600222023
Shepherd's TableSilver Spring, MD$550332023
The Associated Jewish Federation of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$550222024
Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationBoston, MA$510112024
American Heart AssociationBaltimore, MD$505112023
Bethlehem University FoundationBeltsville, MD$500112024
Chimes International LtdBaltimore, MD$500112024
Happy Helpers for the HomelessBaltimore, MD$500112024
Howard County 4-H Livestock SaleClarksville, MD$500112024
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY$500112022
Kcw Girls STEM ProgramGlen Burnie, MD$500112023
Music City Wheel Golf ClassicNashville, TN$500112024
St Mary's Soil Conservation DistrictLeonardtown, MD$500112022
St Paul's School for GirlsBrookeville, MD$500112021
Susquehanna High SchoolGlen Rock, PA$500112022
The Cavanagh HouseReisterstown, MD$500112023
The Talent MachineAnnapolis, MD$500112021
The Upper Chesapeake Health FoundationBel Air, MD$500112021
The Zachary Cole FoundationTaylor, TX$500112023
Health Care for the HomelessBaltimore, MD$450332023
Homeless Persons Representation Project IncBaltimore, MD$450332023
Maryland Leadership Seminar Foundation IncGermantown, MD$450112024
MD Center on Economic PolicyBaltimore, MD$450332023
Unity Church of NaplesNaples, FL$400222024
St Michael the Archangel ParishBaltimore, MD$375112021
Jewish Federation of Howard CountyColumbia, MD$353112023
Precinct 12 CpaDundalk, MD$325112023
Lifepoint ChurchReisterstown, MD$320222022
Big Spring High SchoolNewville, PA$300332024
Campus Crusade for Christ IncOrlando, FL$300112024
Community Action Council of Howard CountyColumbia, MD$300222022
Dickey Hill Elementary SchoolBaltimore, MD$300112024
Thread IncBaltimore, MD$300222022
Artis-NaplesNaples, FL$250112023
Caroline Freiss CenterBaltimore, MD$250112021
Choose Hope Women's CenterBel Air, MD$250112023
Clay Target Team at the University of MarylandPikesville, MD$250112022
Dutch Sheets MinistriesBatesburg, SC$250112024
Frostburg State University FoundationFrostburg, MD$250112023
Providence CenterGlen Burnie, MD$250112024
Soldiers to SidelinesLewes, DE$250112023
United States Wheelchair Pickleball AssociationCape Coral, FL$250112023
University of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$250112023
School of the IncarnationGambrills, MD$225112023
Boys & Girls Club of WestminsterWestminster, MD$203222024
Awaken HaitiCarlisle, PA$200222022
Bishop Mcnamara High SchoolForestville, MD$200112022
Darshan Charitable TrustBaltimore, MD$200112021
Defenders of Animal RightsPhoenix, MD$200112023
Helping Up Mission BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$200112024
Krieger Schechter Day SchoolBaltimore, MD$200112021
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY$200112024
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC$200112024
St Joseph's Monestary ParishBaltimore, MD$200112021
United Communities Volunteer Fire Dept IncStevenson, MD$200112024
Feeding AmericaChicago, IL$180112022
Dolphins Challenge CancerMiami, FL$156112023
CASA BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$150112021
Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NY$150112023
Families SNC2A FoundationEast Longmeadow, MA$150112021
Helping Up MissionBaltimore, MD$150222022
International Justice MissionWashington, DC$150112021
Lisbon Volunteer Fire CompanyWoodbine, MD$150112024
Planned Parenthood of MarylandBaltimore, MD$150112023
Riderwood Village IncSilver Spring, MD$150112021
Upmc Children's Hospital FoundationPittsburgh, PA$150112024
St Mark HasaCatonsville, MD$125112022
Harford Family HouseAberdeen, MD$103112022
The Trevor ProjectHollywood, CA$101112021
Alpha Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi FraternityArlington, VA$100112023
Art With a HeartBaltimore, MD$100112023
Baltimore Civic FoundationBaltimore, MD$100112021
Baltimore Regional Housing PartnershipBaltimore, MD$100112023
Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire DeptMiddle River, MD$100112021
Central Pennsylvania Food BankHarrisburg, PA$100112021
Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire CompanyOwings Mills, MD$100222022
Childrens Miracle Network HospitalsSalt Lake City, UT$100112023
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationCockeysville, MD$100112022
Eagle Swim TeamReisterstown, MD$100112024
Frederick Health HospiceFrederick, MD$100112023
Halifax United Methodist ChurchHalifax, PA$100112022
Howard County Farm BureauLisbon, MD$100112023
Joppa - Magnolia Volunteer Fire DepartmentJoppa, MD$100112021
Mount Airy - Parr's Ridge Elementary School PTOMount Airy, MD$100112024
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY$100112024
No Kid HungryWashington, DC$100112021
Oak Flat PTONewville, PA$100112023
Our Lady of Perpetual Help SchoolEllicott City, MD$100112021
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchHagerstown, MD$100112022
Timberlake United Methodist ChurchLynchburg, VA$100112022
Westminster FootballWestminster, MD$100112023
Westchester Elementary SchoolBaltimore, MD$60112024
Barkell Elementary SchoolHancock, MI$55112024
Compassion InternationalColorado Springs, CO$54112021
Preemptive Love CoalitionDallas, TX$52112021
American Heart AssociationDallas, TX$50112024
Boys TownBoys Town, NE$50112024
Days End Farm RescueLisbon, MD$50112023
Maryland SPCA IncBaltimore, MD$50112021
Metavivor Research and Support IncAnnapolis, MD$50112021
Oak Flat Elementary School PTONewville, PA$50112024
Pewaukee Sussex United Soccer Club IncPewaukee, WI$50112021
Release Recovery FoundationYorktown Heights, NY$50112021

72 of 196 (37%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 51%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 142 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Education
39 grants
Youth Development
13 grants
Health Care
13 grants
Arts & Culture
9 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
9 grants
Human Services
7 grants
Recreation & Sports
7 grants
Diseases & Disorders
6 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202185$504,150$500
202276$518,811$525
202389$437,108$500
202474$325,867$505

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 66% of this one's giving went to organizations in Maryland. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Maryland
$1.2M
Utah
$576K
Florida
$6K
Wisconsin
$6K
Pennsylvania
$5K
Texas
$2K
District of Columbia
$2K
Tennessee
$2K

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Funders that support the same organizations

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $500. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Maryland.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Edward St John Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 2560 Lord Baltimore Drive, Baltimore, MD, 21244. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 20-1397204 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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