Robert W Deutsch Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert W Deutsch Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $638,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.1 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$638,000
- Assets$138 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.8 million the year before.
65% of its 2024 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 | $4.8 million | 60 | $130 million |
| 2024 | $5.1 million | 76 | $138 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jane Brown 2519 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (443) 275-1144 |
| What to submit | Written |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert W Deutsch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 61 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 2 | $562,512 |
| California | 4 | $129,850 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $95,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $27,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Arts Realty Corporation | General operating grant | $638,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | General operating grant | $541,512 |
| Rebuild Metro | General operating grant | $403,000 |
| Open Works | General operating grant | $210,000 |
| Baltimore United in Leadership Development (Build) | General operating grant | $150,000 |
| The Baltimore Banner | General operating grant | $150,000 |
| The Central Baltimore Partnership Inc | General operating grant | $100,000 |
| Maryland Philanthropy Network | General operating grant | $90,250 |
| City Neighbors Foundation | General operating grant | $75,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | General operating grant | $75,000 |
| Fusion Partnerships | General operating grant | $66,000 |
| College Bound Foundation | General operating grant | $60,000 |
| States Newsroom | General operating grant | $60,000 |
| Maryland Art Place | General operating grant | $59,400 |
| Cinematography for Actors | General operating grant | $52,500 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| Citylit Project | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| Jubilee Arts | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| Requity Foundation | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| The 6th Branch | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| The Clifton House | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| We Are Casa | General operating grant | $50,000 |
| I Am Mentality | General operating grant | $40,000 |
| The Chill Station | General operating grant | $40,000 |
| The Fund for Educational Excellence | General operating grant | $37,400 |
| St James Development Corporation Inc | General operating grant | $31,700 |
| The Peale Center for Baltimore | General operating grant | $30,000 |
| Alliance for A Just Society | General operating grant | $27,500 |
| From the Heart Productions | General operating grant | $26,250 |
| Station North Tool Library | General operating grant | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Filmmakers Collective | General operating grant | $21,600 |
| Film Forum | General operating grant | $21,000 |
| Artscentric | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Aziza Pe&ce | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Rock Opera Society | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Fringearts | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Inseries | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Le Mondo | General operating grant | $20,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General operating grant | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Brown
- Neil Didriksen
- David Bramble
- David Deutsch
- Pete Hamman
- Tanya Terrell
Questions people ask
Does Robert W Deutsch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert W Deutsch Foundation give?
$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Robert W Deutsch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Brown (President/Executive Direct), Neil Didriksen (Treasurer), David Bramble (Director) and David Deutsch (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Robert W Deutsch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.