Baltimores Promise Inc
Preselected recipients only
Baltimores Promise Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $640,822 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $91,270 and the largest $200,000. 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$640,822
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$91,270
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$409,479
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $166,405 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $166,405 | 4 | $215,961 |
| 2024 | $640,822 | 6 | $409,479 |
How to apply
Baltimores Promise Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Baltimores Promise Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $469,437 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $171,385 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimores Promise II | Workforce Development | $200,000 |
| The Urban Alliance | Workforce Development | $171,385 |
| Bon Secours Community Works | Workforce Development | $115,427 |
| Civic Works | Workforce Development | $67,114 |
| Maryland New Directions | Workforce Development | $66,527 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | Workforce Development | $20,369 |
Officers and trustees
- Matthew Gallagher
- Lisa Hamilton
- Franklyn Baker
- Danista Hunte
- John Brothers
- Ronald Daniels
- Robert Embry
- Bruce Jarrell
- Mark Lerner
- Rachel Monroe
- Brian Pieninck
- Sonja Santelises
- Shanaysha Sauls
- Brandon Scott
- David Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Baltimores Promise Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Baltimores Promise Inc give?
$640,822 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $91,270.
Who runs Baltimores Promise Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Matthew Gallagher (Co-Chair), Lisa Hamilton (Co-Chair), Franklyn Baker (Treasurer) and Danista Hunte (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Baltimores Promise Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.