Commencement Inc
Preselected recipients only
Commencement Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$90,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $90,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $90,000 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $90,000 | 2 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Commencement 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.
What Commencement Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mentoring Mentors Inc | Education | $45,000 |
| Urban Alliance Foundation Inc | Education | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Funk
- Ieesha Johnson
- Monique Rizer
- Ashley Price
Questions people ask
Does Commencement Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Commencement Inc give?
$90,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Commencement Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Funk (President), Ieesha Johnson (Secretary), Monique Rizer (Asst Treasurer (End 2/25)) and Ashley Price (Treasurer).
What does Commencement Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.