Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $555,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$555,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $490,000 the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $440,000 | 11 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $490,000 | 10 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $555,000 | 13 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation 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 Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 12 | $550,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake | Strengthening neighborhoods | $75,000 |
| Southeast Community Development Corp | Strengthening neighborhoods | $75,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Human services | $60,000 |
| Black Women Build Baltimore | Strengthening neighborhoods | $50,000 |
| Bon Secours Community Works | Strengthening neighborhoods | $50,000 |
| St Ambrose Housing Aid Center | Strengthening neighborhoods | $50,000 |
| Comprehensive Housing Assistance Inc | Increasing home ownership | $40,000 |
| Next One Up | Strengthening neighborhoods | $40,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Human services | $30,000 |
| Rebuild Metro | Strengthening neighborhoods | $30,000 |
| Healthy Neighbohoods- Southeast Community Development | Strengthening neighborhoods | $25,000 |
| Live Baltimore | Increasing home ownership | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Human services | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary B Harlee
- Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire
- Juliet A Eurich
- Sheryl B Goldstein
- Thomasina L Hiers-Johnson
- David W Kinkopf
Questions people ask
Does Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation give?
$555,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary B Harlee (President & Treasurer), Marjorie Rodgers Cheshire (Chairman), Juliet A Eurich (Secretary (To 2025)) and Sheryl B Goldstein (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, housing and homelessness and human services.