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The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD · EIN 52-6058645. Reported 176 grants totalling $3,573,539 to 141 organizations across tax years 2020-2023. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$5,000median grant
$3,573,539granted, 2020-2023
141organizations funded
22%of grantees funded again the next year
$2,813,638assets, 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. The Baltimore Orioles 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 $5,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $806 and $10,000; the smallest was $50 and the largest $1,169,679. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
49 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
34 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
42 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
30 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
13 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
5 grants
$100,000 and Up
3 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
Collegebound Foundation IncBaltimore, MD$1,169,679112023
Cal State FullertonFullerton, CA$900,000112022
Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MD$250,000332022
Community Foundation of Harford CountyBel Air, MD$97,700332023
Saratoga Sponsor a ScholarSaratoga Springs, NY$75,000332022
Pathfinders for AutismHunt Valley, MD$60,000112023
Baltimore Community FoundationBaltimore, MD$50,000222023
Constance and Brooks Robinson Charitable Foundation IncLagrange, GA$50,000112020
Intersection of ChangeBaltimore, MD$50,000112023
James Mosher Associates IncBaltimore, MD$43,377442023
Jackie Robinson FoundationNew York, NY$42,263322021
American National Red CrossBoone, IA$30,000222023
Girls Inc of Sarasota CountySarasota, FL$25,380222023
Baltimore County FoundationBaltimore, MD$25,000112022
Baltimore Sports Tourism Development CouncilBaltimore, MD$25,000112022
Habitat for HumanityBaltimore, MD$25,000222023
Major League Baseball CharitiesNew York, NY$25,000112023
Maryland Institute College of Art (mica)Baltimore, MD$25,000112021
MicaBaltimore, MD$25,000112022
The Baltimore StationBaltimore, MD$25,000222022
Make a Wish FoundationTimonium, MD$24,000112022
Kennedy Krieger FoundationBaltimore, MD$22,500332023
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NY$22,456112021
Calvert SchoolBaltimore, MD$20,000112022
U Empower of Maryland IncBaltimore, MD$20,000112020
League of DreamsBaltimore, MD$17,500332023
Baltimore Resturant Relief FundBaltimore, MD$16,616112020
Fund for Educational Excellence IncBaltimore, MD$15,000222022
Maryland Science CenterBaltimore, MD$15,000222023
Helping Up MissionBaltimore, MD$13,000112022
Blessings in a BackpackFrederick, MD$11,130332023
John's Hopkins Children's CenterBaltimore, MD$10,363222023
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY$10,000112023
Baltimore School of the ArtsBaltimore, MD$10,000112021
Bold FoundationDenver, CO$10,000112022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$10,000112020
Operation Second ChanceGermantown, MD$10,000112022
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy CenterSarasota, FL$10,000112021
Special Olympics of DeNewark, DE$10,000112021
The Y of Central MDBaltimore, MD$10,000112022
World Central KitchenWashington, DC$10,000112023
Az Diamondbacks FoundationPhoenix, AZ$7,500112020
Baseball AcademiaBaltimore, MD$7,500112022
The Als AssociationArlington, VA$6,981222022
Gulf Coast Community FoundationVenice, FL$6,000112022
Abc Park Seminoles Sports Agency IncBaltimore, MD$5,000112020
American Cancer SocietyKennesaw, GA$5,000112021
Baltimore City Fire DepartmentBaltimore, MD$5,000112020
Bender Jcc of Greater WashingtonRockville, MD$5,000112020
Bridginglife IncWestminister, MD$5,000112023
Cal Ripken SR FoundationBaltimore, MD$5,000112020
Campower for AllCrofton, MD$5,000112022
Columbia Community CareColumbia, MD$5,000112022
First Responders Children's FoundationNew York, NY$5,000112022
I Am AlsWashington, DC$5,000112020
Kid ChangemakersGambrills, MD$5,000112022
Kim and Evans Family FoundationMillsboro, DE$5,000112023
Lets Eat IncBaltimore, MD$5,000112023
Meals on Wheels of Central MDBaltimore, MD$5,000112021
Mission of Love Charities IncCapitol Heights, MD$5,000112023
Nantucket DreamlandNantucket, MA$5,000112022
National Black Justice CoalitionTallahassee, FL$5,000112023
Next One Up Foundation IncBaltimore, MD$5,000112023
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co IncOcean City, MD$5,000112020
Operations We Care IncSalisbury, MD$5,000112022
Philanthropy TankWest Palm Beach, FL$5,000112022
Police and SneaksClinton, MD$5,000112023
Sarasota High School Mast Research BoosterSarasota, FL$5,000112022
Shape MarylandManchester, MD$5,000112022
Tbw CharitiesOwings Mills, MD$5,000112021
The Arthritis FoundationAtlanta, GA$5,000112022
The Trevor Project IncWest Hollywood, CA$5,000112021
Walter's Art Museum FoundationBaltimore, MD$5,000112023
We Cancerve MovementBel Air, MD$5,000112023
Art With a HeartBaltimore, MD$4,181112020
Humane Society of Baltimore County IncReisterstown, MD$3,984222023
Brigance Brigade FoundationOwings Mills, MD$3,962112020
Mothers Helping MothersSarasota, FL$3,875222023
Believe By Strop Foundation CorporationBergen County, NJ$3,500112023
Tragedy AssistanceArlington, VA$3,431112020
Johns Hopkins Childrens CenterBaltimore, MD$3,200112021
Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center IncUpper Marlboro, MD$3,000112023
SharebabyBaltimore, MD$2,502112023
Buddies IncBaltimore, MD$2,500112021
Dt Murphy FoundationTempe, AZ$2,500112023
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD$2,500112021
Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition IncSarasota, FL$2,500112020
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NY$2,500112021
Arizona Diamondbacks FoundationPhoenix, AZ$2,000112021
Baltimore City FirefightersBaltimore, MD$2,000112021
Sinai Hospital of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$1,667112021
The Brett Boyer FoundationNashville, TN$1,667112021
University of MD Medical System FoundationBaltimore, MD$1,666112021
Mayors Feed the Hungry ProgramSarasota, FL$1,565222023
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SuncoastSarasota, FL$1,560222023
Special Olympics of MDBaltimore, MD$1,500222023
Miracle League of ManasotaSarasota, FL$1,490222023
All Faiths Food BankSarasota, FL$1,306222023
I Am MentalityBaltimore, MD$1,169112020
Johns HopkinsBaltimore, MD$1,169112020
Babe Ruth Birthplace FoundationBaltimore, MD$1,000112023
Calvert HallBaltimore, MD$1,000112021
Leukemia & LymphomaNew York, NY$1,000112021
Rotary Club of SarasotaSarasota, FL$1,000112023
Signal 13 FoundationBaltimore, MD$1,000112021
Embracing Our DifferencesSarasota, FL$986222023
Boys and Girls Club of Desoto CountiesBradenton, FL$906112023
The HavenSarasota, FL$810222023
Moveable FeastBaltimore, MD$740112021
Pride Center of MDBaltimore, MD$740112021
Proud to Be in BaseballMadison, TN$740112021
Stonewall Sports IncWashington, DC$740112021
Unmatched AthleteBaltimore, MD$739112021
United Way of South Sarasota CountyVenice, FL$699112023
Swat Chapter SarasotaSanford, FL$659112023
Sarasota Kiwanis Foundation IncSarasota, FL$555112022
Brandon Tolson Foundation IncBel Air, MD$500112022
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of AnnunciationBaltimore, MD$500112022
Lighthouse Vision LossSarasota, FL$500112022
Living ClassroomsBaltimore, MD$500112022
Operation SmileTopeka, KS$500112022
Our Lady of HopeBaltimore, MD$500112022
American Girls BaseballEnglewood, FL$450112022
Senior Friendship CentersSarasota, FL$410112022
Shrewsbury ElementaryShrewsbury, PA$400112023
Women's Resource CenterSarasota, FL$390112023
United Way SuncoastTampa, FL$385112022
All Star Children's FoundationSarasota, FL$363112023
Animal Allies Rescue FoundationBaltimore, MD$300112022
Chop FoundationPhiladelphia, PA$300112022
Pines of Sarasota FoundationSarasota, FL$282112023
Sarasota Cal Ripken LeagueSarasota, FL$265112022
Annunciation CathedralBaltimore, MD$250112021
Athletes Serving AthletesLutherville Timonium, MD$250112022
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NY$250112022
Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MD$250112022
Maryland Women's Heritage Center & MuseumBrookland Ville, MD$250112022
Sheriff's Activities League of Sarasota CountyNokomis, FL$221112023
Mote Marine Laboratory & AquariumSarasota, FL$220112023
North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary SchoolRed Lion, PA$100112023
Rockhill Run Elementary SchoolStafford, VA$50112022

26 of 141 (18%) 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 22%, 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 103 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Philanthropy & Grantmaking
18 grants
Arts & Culture
14 grants
Human Services
13 grants
Recreation & Sports
13 grants
Youth Development
9 grants
Education
8 grants
Health Care
4 grants
Community Improvement
4 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202028$308,292$5,000
202138$330,355$2,850
202259$1,382,170$5,000
202351$1,552,722$4,000

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.

Already committed for future years

Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc has 1 of them, worth $4,772,749. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
Collegebound Foundation IncBaltimore, MD$4,772,749

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 63% 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
$2.2M
California
$905K
New York
$183K
Florida
$78K
Georgia
$60K
Iowa
$30K
District of Columbia
$16K
Delaware
$15K

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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 $5,000. 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.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from The Baltimore Orioles Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 333 W Camden St Ste 1, Baltimore, MD, 21201. 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 52-6058645 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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