Thomas Wilson Sanitarium
Accepts applications
Thomas Wilson Sanitarium is a private foundation in Lutherville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 74 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $237,874. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants74
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$237,874
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $785,000 | 71 | $20.5 million |
| 2022 | $899,250 | 70 | $15.9 million |
| 2023 | $893,960 | 76 | $18.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 64 | $21.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 74 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert D Hopkins P O Box 3418, Baltimore, MD 21225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 360-9510 |
| What to submit | Letter form stating the entity to be benefited and services to be rendered |
| Deadlines | All applications are due march 1st of each calendar year |
| Restrictions | Grants must benefit the children of baltimore city, Maryland |
What Thomas Wilson Sanitarium funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 73 | $1.1 million |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $237,874 |
| Bridges Baltimore Bryn Mawr | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $50,000 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Baltimore | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $45,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $45,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Children's Center | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $28,000 |
| The Ingenuity Project | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $25,000 |
| Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $25,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $25,000 |
| Peabody Institute | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $20,000 |
| Cylburn Arboetum | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $20,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $20,000 |
| Next One Up Foundation | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $20,000 |
| Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $20,000 |
| Maryland Center for History and Culture | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $20,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul of Baltimore | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,750 |
| Creative Alliance | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| The Family Tree | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| Baltimore Squashwise Inc | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| Building Science Technology and Education Partnerships | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| Natural History Society of Maryland | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| The Y of Central Maryland | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| Digital Harbor Foundation | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| University of Maryland Medical System Foundation | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $15,000 |
| Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $12,500 |
| The Community School | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Port Discovery Children's Museum | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Paul's Place Inc | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Parks & People Foundation | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Baltimore Community Rowing | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Mentoring Mentors | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Middle Grades Partnership | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| American Visionary Art Museum Inc | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Tennis Patrons Association Inc | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| Turnaround Inc | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
| First Fruits Farm Inc | For the care and development of the children of baltimore city. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert D Hopkins
- Dr Kenneth Schuberth
- Dr Lauren Bogue
- Susan Dunn
- Michael J McCarthy
- Christopher R West
- Dr Travis Francis Ganunis
- Dr Maria Oliva-Hemker
- Brian Graney
Questions people ask
Does Thomas Wilson Sanitarium accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: All applications are due march 1st of each calendar year.
How much does Thomas Wilson Sanitarium give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 74 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas Wilson Sanitarium?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert D Hopkins (President), Dr Kenneth Schuberth (Vice President), Dr Lauren Bogue (Trustee) and Susan Dunn (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas Wilson Sanitarium fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.