The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $42.1 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $8.0 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$42.1 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$8.0 million
- Assets$474 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $30.8 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 | $30.8 million | 63 | $378 million |
| 2024 | $42.1 million | 79 | $474 million |
How to apply
The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti 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.
What The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 64 | $32.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5.3 million |
| Florida | 6 | $2.4 million |
| California | 2 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 2 | $275,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Catholic Charities Inc | Greater promise campaign | $8.0 million |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc | General operating | $5.0 million |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated | Capital campaign - hilton recreation center | $3.0 million |
| Blackbird Laboratories Inc | General operating | $3.0 million |
| Blackbird Laboratories Inc | General operating | $2.7 million |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated | Capital campaign - hilton recreation center | $2.6 million |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated | Capital campaign - hilton recreation center | $2.4 million |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | Key bridge emergency fund | $2.0 million |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County Inc | Capital campaign | $2.0 million |
| Blackbird Laboratories Inc | General operating | $1.9 million |
| Bridges Baltimore Inc | College access | $900,000 |
| Collegebound Foundation Inc | College access | $900,000 |
| Blackbird Laboratories Inc | General operating | $832,000 |
| Irc's Center for Economic Opportunity Inc | Loan pool pilot | $650,000 |
| College Track | College access | $450,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore Incorporated | General operating - hilton recreation center | $400,000 |
| Mentor the National Mentoring Partnership Inc | Mentor national & mentor maryland | $300,000 |
| Associated Catholic Charities Inc | Leadership breakfast | $250,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc | Jupiter medical center surgical institute | $250,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Tomorrows promise campaign | $250,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Baltimore future fund | $250,000 |
| Turnaround Inc | Safe house for child survivors of human trafficking | $250,000 |
| Upsurge Baltimore Community Inc | General operating | $250,000 |
| Baltimore Civic Fund | Youthworks | $200,000 |
| Civic Works Inc | Construction training lab | $200,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Run rich run campaign | $200,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Foundation Inc | Building for life campaign | $200,000 |
| Morgan State University Foundation Incorporated | Ozzie newsome scholars program | $170,000 |
| Civic Works Inc | Civic works baltimore center for sustainable careers | $150,000 |
| Goucher College | Goucher college prison education partnership | $150,000 |
| Bowie State University Foundation | Ozzie newsome scholars program | $140,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archbishop of Baltimore Corporation Sole | Partners in excellence scholarship program | $125,000 |
| Coppin State University Development Foundation Inc | Ozzie newsome scholars program | $120,000 |
| University of Maryland Foundation Inc | Ozzie newsome scholars program | $120,000 |
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Inc | Emergency animal care | $100,000 |
| Mother Seton Academy Inc | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Talisman Therapeutic Riding | Mortgage retirement | $100,000 |
| Vehicles for Change Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Pivot Inc | General operating | $90,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Inc | General operating | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Renee F Bisciotti
- Stephen J Bisciotti
Questions people ask
Does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation give?
$42.1 million in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Renee F Bisciotti (President, Treasurer & Secretary) and Stephen J Bisciotti (Director).
What does The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and faith communities.