The Baltimore Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Baltimore Family Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $204,780 in 114 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$204,780
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $212,955 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $212,955 | 110 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $204,780 | 114 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Baltimore Family Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Baltimore Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $70,500 |
| California | 30 | $55,280 |
| Massachusetts | 31 | $23,250 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $14,650 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $9,000 |
| New York | 14 | $6,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $4,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research America | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | The Associates of Caltech | $15,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | The Associates | $15,000 |
| 80-20 Educational Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | IBBS, School of Medicine | $5,000 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Scienc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Shady Hill School | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Swarthmore College | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| MIT Alumni Fund | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Academy of Sciences | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Opera Company | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Church of the Messiah | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Yale University | General & Unrestricted | $1,150 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General & Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| A Noise Within | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Society for Virology Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Bob and Helen Grubbs Fellowship | $1,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for Science in the Public Interest | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Church of the Messiah | Perpetual Care fund | $1,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Doane Academy | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Microbetv | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | for the Koo Family Fund in memory of George Koo | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Senior Center | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice Baltimore
- David Baltimore
- Lauren R Baltimore
Questions people ask
Does The Baltimore Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Baltimore Family Fund give?
$204,780 in tax year 2024, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Baltimore Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Alice Baltimore (Trustee, Pres), David Baltimore (Chairman, Trustee) and Lauren R Baltimore (Trustee).
What does The Baltimore Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.