Ethel M Looram Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ethel M Looram Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,000 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $21,500. 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$125,000
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$21,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $127,000 the year before.
22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $90,666 | 58 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $127,000 | 64 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 61 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Ethel M Looram Foundation 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 Ethel M Looram Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 21 | $31,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $21,500 |
| Georgia | 3 | $9,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $9,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $9,000 |
| New York | 4 | $8,500 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $6,000 |
| California | 3 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suzerian Capital Defense | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $21,500 |
| Funds of Johns Hopkins Medicine | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $10,000 |
| Celebration Barn Theater | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $5,000 |
| Ralston College | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $5,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $4,000 |
| St Paul's School | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $4,000 |
| Savannah Music Theatre | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $4,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $3,500 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $3,500 |
| University of Rochester | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $3,000 |
| St John Baptist Catholic Church | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $3,000 |
| Village School of North Bennington | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $3,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $2,000 |
| John G McCullough Free Library | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $2,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $2,000 |
| Paul's Place | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $2,000 |
| Resources for Sustainable Communities | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $2,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,500 |
| St James Episcopal Church | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,500 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Bishop's Fund Annual Appeal | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Central VA Farm Workers Initiative | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Trust | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Forever Maryland | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Friends of Niger | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Gallatin Watershed Council | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Gilman School | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Ladew Topiary Gardens | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Long Green Land Trust | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Musical Ambassadors for Peace | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Oasis Sahel | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Rain for the Sahel and Sahara | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Research Trust | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
| The Rose Theatre Inc | Unrestricted for Donees discretionary application | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Preston F McAdoo
- John H McAdoo
- Peter M Coy
- Timothy Emerson Coy
- Sally Deford Buck
- Robert B Deford III
Questions people ask
Does Ethel M Looram Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ethel M Looram Foundation Inc give?
$125,000 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ethel M Looram Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Preston F McAdoo (Trustee President Treasurer), John H McAdoo (Trustee Secretary), Peter M Coy (Trustee) and Timothy Emerson Coy (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ethel M Looram Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.