Dock Street Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dock Street Foundation is a private foundation in Easton, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $347,051 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$347,051
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$143,610
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was down from $390,618 the year before.
51% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $224,160 | 33 | $125,768 |
| 2024 | $390,618 | 32 | $129,565 |
| 2025 | $347,051 | 43 | $143,610 |
How to apply
Dock Street 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dock Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 37 | $306,580 |
| New York | 2 | $23,681 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,790 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot Thrive Co County Manager's Office | Fund organized charities planned purpose healthy and safe outdoor mobility | $60,000 |
| Mid-Shore Community Foundation | Fund organized charities planned purpose community betterment | $47,500 |
| Building African American Minds | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach | $42,600 |
| Mid-Shore Early Learning Center | Fund organized charities planned purpose education | $25,000 |
| The Lake Clinic USA | Fund organized charities planned purpose humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Academy Art Museum | Fund organized charities planned purpose arts | $15,000 |
| Talbot County Free Library | Fund organized charities planned purpose connecting communities | $15,000 |
| For All Seasons | Fund organized charities planned purpose womens needs | $10,000 |
| MPT Foundation | Fund organized charities planned purpose public television | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center | Fund organized charities planned purpose multicultrual assistance | $7,500 |
| Avalon Foundation | Fund organized charities planned purpose arts | $5,000 |
| Foundation of Hope | Fund organized charities planned purpose humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Khaled Hosseini Foundation | Fund organized charities planned purpose veterans | $5,000 |
| Manrrs | Fund organized charities planned purpose creating opportunities for minorities | $5,000 |
| Reginald F Lewis Museum | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach | $5,000 |
| Shorerivers | Fund organized charities planned purpose environmental | $5,000 |
| Spy Community Media Fund | Fund organized charities planned purpose media | $5,000 |
| St Michaels Community Center | Fund organized charities planned purpose community | $5,000 |
| Campaign Legal Center | Fund organized charities planned purpose advancing democracy | $5,000 |
| Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center | Fund organized charities planned purpose advancing entrepreneurship | $5,000 |
| Easton High School | Fund organized charities planned purpose children education | $5,000 |
| Talbot County Council of Arts | Fund organized charities planned purpose arts | $4,000 |
| Read Alliance | Fund organized charities planned purpose education | $3,681 |
| Bay Hundred Community Volunteers | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach | $3,000 |
| Talbot Mentors | Fund organized charities planned purpose children welfare | $3,000 |
| Veteran and Military Support Alliance | Fund organized charities planned purpose supporting veterans | $3,000 |
| Casa of the Mid-Shore | Fund organized charities planned purpose children welfare court sys | $2,500 |
| Carpe Diem Arts Outreach Co Mid-Shore Community Foundation | Fund organized charities planned purpose arts | $2,000 |
| Delmarva Community Services | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach | $2,000 |
| Scotts United Methodist Church | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach | $2,000 |
| Maryland Biodiversity Project | Fund organized charities planned purpose biodiversity | $2,000 |
| Uconn School of Social Work | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach | $1,790 |
| Positive Strides | Fund organized charities planned purpose disabled people assistance | $1,500 |
| Bailey-Groce Family Foundation | Fund organized charities planned purpose preserving heritage | $1,500 |
| Ace Mentors Co Mid-Shore Community Foundation | Fund organized charities planned purpose mentoring children | $1,000 |
| Adkins Arboretum | Fund organized charities planned purpose conservation | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Easton | Fund organized charities planned purpose community engagement | $1,000 |
| Vinecorps | Fund organized charities planned purpose community outreach | $1,000 |
| Responsible Fathers Initiative | Fund organized charities planned purpose empowering fathers | $1,000 |
| Shore Legal Access | Fund organized charities planned purpose providing legal access | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Marks
- Alexander Marks
- Richard Marks
Questions people ask
Does Dock Street Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dock Street Foundation give?
$347,051 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Dock Street Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Marks (President), Alexander Marks (Secretary/Treasurer) and Richard Marks (Chairman).
What does Dock Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.