The Kahlert Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Kahlert Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sykesville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $26.4 million in 229 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.3 million. 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$26.4 million
- Number of grants229
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$545 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21.7 million the year before.
41% 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 | $21.7 million | 186 | $506 million |
| 2024 | $26.4 million | 229 | $545 million |
How to apply
The Kahlert 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kahlert Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 147 | $16.2 million |
| Utah | 53 | $8.5 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $339,120 |
| Texas | 1 | $300,000 |
| New York | 5 | $225,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $105,000 |
| California | 2 | $100,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $100,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Kahlert village / kahlert initiative for technology (kit), utah house in washington dc proposed "kahlert hall" event venue in the carriage house, the kahlert school of computing, red butte garden museums for all and sharetix presenting sponsorship (year 2), and crimson club scholarship fund | $2.3 million |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc | The kahlert institute for addiction medicine | $1.5 million |
| Carroll Hospital Center Foundation Inc | Radiation therapy technology, simulation center, and kahlert surgical innovation institute | $1.0 million |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation Inc | Primary children's hospital, pediatric cancer and infusion center | $1.0 million |
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation | Cal ripken sr foundation STEM center initiative in howard county and 2025 ripken golf classic | $756,179 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc | Kahlert surgical innovation institute | $750,000 |
| GBMC Inc | Second surgical robot for gbmc and the william e kahlert chair in urology | $700,000 |
| McDaniel College | Strengthening the nursing workforce together | $625,000 |
| Towson University Foundation | Year 5 of 5 - towson uteach, english language learner (ell) student success fund & chp building, and 2025 towson athletics black & gold invitational | $601,500 |
| 5 for the Fight Foundation | 5 for the fight cancer research internship | $600,000 |
| Howard County Medical Center | Observation service expansion | $600,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Utah Inc | Orem junior achievement city capital campaign project | $600,000 |
| Spy Hop Productions | Spy hop youth media arts center | $600,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County | Habitat neighborhood development project | $500,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Utah | Naming opportunity for a wishing place | $500,000 |
| Northwest Hospital Center Inc | Kahlert surgical innovation institute | $500,000 |
| PODIUM34 | Podium34 | $500,000 |
| Howard Community College Educational Foundation | The president's gala, mathematics and athletics building naming, and charitable golf outing | $417,500 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Expanding multi-level school-based preventive mental health interventions in baltimore city and bridging gaps in care for adolescent and young adult (aya) oncology patients | $375,000 |
| Carroll Community College Foundation Inc | Starry night gala, carroll's strategic priorities, and family fun fest | $307,000 |
| Operation Homefront Inc | Transitional housing apartments (utah) and transitional housing apartments (maryland) | $300,000 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus Foundation | Pillars of strength scholarship program | $250,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Foundation Inc Shock Trauma | Cisir; peer recovery coach program (prc) | $225,000 |
| Maryland Science Center | Maryland science center's 48th annual solstice and maryland science center 50th anniversary capital campaign & annual free admission | $202,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Maximize care & support in maryland and improve early detection for all communities | $200,000 |
| Ballet West | The kahlert foundation education scholarship | $200,000 |
| Bicycle Collective | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School | Strengthening instructor benefits, youth scholarships and campus facilities | $200,000 |
| Kids on the Move Inc | Kids on the move grant request 2024 | $200,000 |
| Utah Film Center | Utah film center's capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Big dreams ahead for ga! | $175,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Inc | Meals on wheels of central maryland capital campaign and operating grant | $175,000 |
| Y in Central Maryland | Orokawa y in towson, hill y family center renovations: building membership through improved accessibility, and y @ towson-parkingson's support group | $160,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County | Boys & girls clubs of carroll county's golf outing and kahlert leadership academy | $151,500 |
| ALS Association - Dcmdva Chapter | Greater baltimore als patient support & access | $150,000 |
| Children's Inn at Nih Inc | The inn of tomorrow: expanding capacity to serve more and younger nih patients and families | $150,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic | Make-a-wish mid-atlantic baltimore wish fund | $150,000 |
| Utah Valley University Foundation Inc | Uvu women's success center - wsc kahlert family foundation endowed scholarship and hope scholars: capturing human potential | $150,000 |
| American Corporate Partners | Acp's mentoring program for maryland-based veterans & military spouses | $125,000 |
| Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities - Veteran Services Program | Veteran services program of carroll county/older adult emergency fund and veterans celebration of carroll county | $124,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg W Kahlert
- Roberta S Kahlert
- Heather K Kahlert
- Harold W Walsh
- Ronald F Tutrone MD
- James D Stone
- Scott W Kahlert
- Ellen F Myers
Questions people ask
Does The Kahlert Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Kahlert Foundation Inc give?
$26.4 million in tax year 2024, across 229 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Kahlert Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Greg W Kahlert (President), Roberta S Kahlert (Director), Heather K Kahlert (Executive Vice President) and Harold W Walsh (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Kahlert Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.