Gordon Croft Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Gordon Croft Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $497,174 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $154,770. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$497,174
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$154,770
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $473,385 the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $473,385 | 45 | $8.7 million |
| 2024 | $497,174 | 40 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kent Croft 102 West Pennsylvania Suite 102, Baltimore, MD 21204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 576-8231 |
| What to submit | Detail of charitable purpose should be in letter form and include the amount requested and the purpose. |
| Restrictions | Care for disadvantaged and homeless people. Educations of children at all levels of scholarship. |
What Gordon Croft Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 24 | $400,570 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $31,036 |
| Florida | 5 | $17,768 |
| Texas | 1 | $11,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $9,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Metropolitan Baltimore | Payments for community improvements | $154,770 |
| College of Southern Maryland Foundation | Payments for community improvements | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Payments for community improvements | $35,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Payments for research | $30,036 |
| John Hopkins Inst Applied Economics | Payments for education | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland | Payments for community improvements | $25,000 |
| House of Ruth Maryland | Payments for community improvements | $20,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Payments for community improvements | $15,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association MD | Payments for community improvements | $11,000 |
| Food for The Hungry | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Health Partners Inc | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Southern Maryland Food Bank | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy | Payments for education | $10,000 |
| The Loyola School | Payments for education | $10,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Payments for community improvements | $9,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang | Payments for community improvements | $8,000 |
| Assistance Center of Towson Churches | Payments for community improvements | $7,000 |
| American Council of Trust | Payments for education | $5,000 |
| Helping Up Mission | Payments for community improvements | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Payments for community improvements | $5,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless Inc | Payments for community improvements | $3,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Payments for community improvements | $2,000 |
| Empower4Life | Payments for community improvements | $2,000 |
| Global Genes | Payments for community improvements | $2,000 |
| The Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Payments for education | $2,000 |
| A Mother's Rest | Payments for community improvements | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Payments for community improvements | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Payments for community improvements | $1,000 |
| Baltimore SquashWise | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Paul's Place | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Senior Dog Sanctuary | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Rehoboth Beach Volenteer Fire Co | Payments for community improvements | $300 |
| McArthur Family YMCA | Payments for community improvements | $260 |
| Joy to the Children | Payments for community improvements | $258 |
| Gracies Kitchen | Payments for community improvements | $250 |
| PossAbilities Plus | Payments for community improvements | $250 |
| Old Port Tobacco Courthouse | Payments for community improvements | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent G Croft
- G Russell Croft
Questions people ask
Does Gordon Croft Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gordon Croft Foundation Inc give?
$497,174 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Gordon Croft Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kent G Croft (President) and G Russell Croft (VP, SECRETARY, Treasurer).
What does Gordon Croft Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.