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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 01-0912891

Brown Advisory Charitable Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Baltimore, MD. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 157 grants and $3.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Aug 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Catherine P McDonnell
901 S Bond St Ste 400
Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 873-5256
Form and materials
Name, address and purpose for which funds are requested
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Geographical

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,319,046

    Grants listed
    157
    Assets, end of year
    $5,349,122

  • Tax year 2023

    $3,142,077

    Grants listed
    203
    Assets, end of year
    $4,871,813

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,352,857

    Grants listed
    332
    Assets, end of year
    $5,059,011

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,972,911

    Grants listed
    319
    Assets, end of year
    $5,672,821

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,381,302

    Grants listed
    214
    Assets, end of year
    $129,183

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,145,794

    Grants listed
    199
    Assets, end of year
    $328,719

Grants paid in 2024

157 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Uncommon GivingCharleston, SC

    Program support

    $387,250
  2. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $262,500
  3. University of Maryland MedicineBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $175,000
  4. Uncommon GivingCharleston, SC

    Program support

    $140,000
  5. Uncommon GivingCharleston, SC

    Program support

    $120,000
  6. Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $100,750
  7. United Way of Central MarylandBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $100,750
  8. Smithsonians National Zoological Park and Conservation Biology InstituteWashington, DC

    Program support

    $100,000
  9. The Nature Conservancy of VirginiaArlington, VA

    Program support

    $100,000
  10. Greater Baltimore Medical CenterTowson, MD

    Program support

    $100,000
  11. National Aquarium in BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $100,000
  12. Mercy Medical CenterBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $100,000
  13. Uncommon GivingCharleston, SC

    Program support

    $90,000
  14. Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound SchoolBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $83,333
  15. Catholic CharitiesBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $80,000
  16. Baltimore Symphony OrchestraBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $62,000
  17. B-360 Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $60,000
  18. BensWashington, DC

    Program support

    $50,000
  19. Maryland Science CenterBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $50,000
  20. Johns Hopkins School of NursingBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $50,000
  21. Institute of Marine and Environmental TechnologyBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $50,000
  22. TheBe OrgBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $50,000
  23. RocaChelsea, MA

    Program support

    $50,000
  24. Back on My Feet BaltimorePhiladelphia, PA

    Program support

    $40,000
  25. The Ingenuity ProjectBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $37,500
  26. Johns Hopkins Childrens CenterBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $30,000
  27. Helping Up MissionBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $30,000
  28. Warrior Canine ConnectionBoyds, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  29. Angel Wings for VeteransNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $25,000
  30. Boy Scouts of AmericaBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  31. Beth TfihohBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  32. Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  33. Junior Achievement of Central MarylandBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  34. Appalachain Trail ConservacyHarpes Ferry, WV

    Program support

    $25,000
  35. Reginad F Lewis MuseumBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  36. Waterfront Partnership of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  37. The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $25,000
  38. Business Executives for National SecuritWashington, DC

    Program support

    $25,000
  39. Carolina for Kibera Inc (CFK Africa)Chapel Hill, NC

    Program support

    $20,000
  40. Greenlight BaltimoreBoston, MA

    Program support

    $20,000
  41. Signal 13 FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $20,000
  42. One Love FoundationPikesville, MD

    Program support

    $20,000
  43. NAMI Metropolitan BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $20,000
  44. Tee Up For One LoveBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $15,000
  45. Next One UpBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $15,000
  46. Ceres IncBoston, MA

    Program support

    $15,000
  47. Baltimore Area Council Scouting AmericaBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $12,500
  48. Pride of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $10,000
  49. The Chris Long FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Program support

    $10,000
  50. The Nashville SymphonyNashville, TN

    Program support

    $10,000
  51. TumTum Tree FoundationBirmingham, AL

    Program support

    $10,000
  52. Center for Urban FamiliesBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $10,000
  53. Community Foundation Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    Program support

    $10,000
  54. Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRichmond, VA

    Program support

    $10,000
  55. Ron Brown Scholar ProgramCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $10,000
  56. National Museum of Racing and Hall of FaSaratoga Springs, NY

    Program support

    $10,000
  57. Enoch Pratt Free LibraryBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $10,000
  58. Virginia Wesleyan UniversityVirginia BCH, VA

    Program support

    $10,000
  59. Volo Kids FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $10,000
  60. Harlem Lacrosse - BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $10,000
  61. Chesapeake Bay TrustAnnapolis, MD

    Program support

    $10,000
  62. Council for Economic Education (invest in Girls)New York, NY

    Program support

    $9,100
  63. Junior AchievementWashington, DC

    Program support

    $7,500
  64. Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $7,500
  65. James Wah FoundationCockeysville, MD

    Program support

    $7,000
  66. Bryan H Botti Memorial FoundationUpperco, MD

    Program support

    $5,023
  67. Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MA

    Program support

    $5,000
  68. New York Public RadioNew York, NY

    Program support

    $5,000
  69. OU HealthOklahoma City, OK

    Program support

    $5,000
  70. Penn-MarFreeland, MD

    Program support

    $5,000
  71. Mount Vernon Place ConservancyBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $5,000
  72. Living ClassroomsBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $5,000
  73. World Cares CenterNew York, NY

    Program support

    $5,000
  74. Baltimore Next Generation Investing EvenBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $5,000
  75. Maryland Philanthropy NetworkBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $4,140
  76. Mount Vernon Pace ConservancyBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $3,500
  77. Montana Equestrian Events IncWhitefish, MT

    Program support

    $3,500
  78. ReynoldaWinstonSalem, NC

    Program support

    $3,000
  79. Mfha FoundationMiddleburg, VA

    Program support

    $2,500
  80. Nashville Conflict Resolution CenterNashville, TN

    Program support

    $2,500
  81. New York Cares IncNew York, NY

    Program support

    $2,500
  82. Cacf-EclfCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $2,500
  83. Camp Airy and Camp Louise Foundation In cBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $2,500
  84. Geneva Benefits GroupLawrenceville, GA

    Program support

    $2,500
  85. North Carolina Marine and Estuary FoundaRaleigh, NC

    Program support

    $2,500
  86. Uncommon GivingCharleston, SC

    Program support

    $2,500
  87. USA Lacrosse FoundationSparks, MD

    Program support

    $2,500
  88. Foundation for Baltimore County Public LTowson, MD

    Program support

    $2,500
  89. AshiyanaaOak Hill, VA

    Program support

    $2,000
  90. Sta of Baltimore Charitable LegacyBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $1,500
  91. First Tee - Greater BaltimoreHunt Valley, MD

    Program support

    $1,500
  92. Congregation ARIELPikesville, MD

    Program support

    $1,500
  93. The FOP 89 Outreach FoundationUppr Marlboro, MD

    Program support

    $1,500
  94. The Sisters of St Francis Foundation SSylvania, OH

    Program support

    $1,500
  95. Prince George's County Professional Fire Fighters Charitable FoundationBowie, MD

    Program support

    $1,500
  96. Ladew Topiary GardensMonkton, MD

    Program support

    $1,000
  97. National Army Museum FundWashington, DC

    Program support

    $1,000
  98. Compass Family ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    Program support

    $1,000
  99. The San Francisco FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Program support

    $1,000
  100. Presidio TrustSan Francisco, CA

    Program support

    $1,000
  101. Marin Community FoundationNovato, CA

    Program support

    $1,000
  102. Breakthrough T1DNew York, NY

    Program support

    $1,000
  103. Lumina Theatre CompanyBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $1,000
  104. Friends FiduciaryPhiladelphia, PA

    Program support

    $1,000
  105. St Vincent de Paul of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $750
  106. Salvage ARC FoundationBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $750
  107. Foundation for Baltimore County LibraryTowson, MD

    Program support

    $750
  108. Stocks in the Future Foundation IncTowson, MD

    Program support

    $750
  109. First Fruits FarmFreeland, MD

    Program support

    $750
  110. The New England Forestry FoundationLittleton, MA

    Program support

    $500
  111. Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC

    Program support

    $500
  112. Baltimore Education Scholarship TrustBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $500
  113. Leadership Center of ArlingtonArlington, VA

    Program support

    $500
  114. Saint Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $500
  115. The Fralin Art Museum at UVACharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $400
  116. Boys & Girls Clubs of Central VaCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $300
  117. Ben Massell Dental ClinicAtlanta, GA

    Program support

    $250
  118. Freedom ReadsHamden, CT

    Program support

    $250
  119. Baltimore Tree Trust IncBaltimore, MD

    Program support

    $250
  120. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Program support

    $250
  121. Upland Country Day SchoolKennett SQ, PA

    Program support

    $250
  122. Blue Ridge Area Food BankCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $200
  123. Westminster Theological SeminaryGlenside, PA

    Program support

    $200
  124. The Womens InitiativeCharlottesvle, VA

    Program support

    $200
  125. Salem Va YMCASalem, VA

    Program support

    $200
  126. Kate Pickens Brevard CollegeBrevard, NC

    Program support

    $100
  127. Ron Brown Scholars ProgramCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $100
  128. Tidewater Friends of Foster Care InvNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $100
  129. Roanoke YMCARoanoke, VA

    Program support

    $100
  130. Slover Library FoundationNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $100
  131. E3 Elevate Early EducationVirginia Beach, VA

    Program support

    $100
  132. Foundation for Roanoke ValleyRoanoke, VA

    Program support

    $100
  133. Seton HouseVirginia Beach, VA

    Program support

    $100
  134. Building Goodness FoundationCharlottesvle, VA

    Program support

    $100
  135. Second Harvest Food Bank of NW NCWinstonSalem, NC

    Program support

    $100
  136. Norfolk Botanical GardensNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $100
  137. Central Virginia Violence InterruptersCharlottesvle, VA

    Program support

    $100
  138. Children Museum of IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN

    Program support

    $100
  139. Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and th e Eastern ShoreNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $100
  140. Germanna Community College FoundationLocust Grove, VA

    Program support

    $100
  141. Hampden-Sydney College Office of Colleg e AdvancementHampdenSydney, VA

    Program support

    $100
  142. The Jefferson House Hartford HealthcareNewington, CT

    Program support

    $100
  143. ThornwellClinton, SC

    Program support

    $100
  144. Weavers Guild of Greater BaltimoreEllicott City, MD

    Program support

    $100
  145. United Way of South Hampton RoadsNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $100
  146. Scottsdale Community PartnersScottsdale, AZ

    Program support

    $100
  147. Piedmont CasaCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $100
  148. National Psoriasis FoundationAlexandria, VA

    Program support

    $100
  149. ReadykidsCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $100
  150. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FNDStaten Island, NY

    Program support

    $100
  151. The Nature FND at WintergreenRoseland, VA

    Program support

    $100
  152. UVA Fund UVA StrongCharlottesville, VA

    Program support

    $100
  153. Enrichmond FoundationRichmond, VA

    Program support

    $100
  154. Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL

    Program support

    $100
  155. Blacksburg Interfaith Food PantryBlacksburg, VA

    Program support

    $100
  156. Access College FoundationNorfolk, VA

    Program support

    $100
  157. Achievable DreamNewport News, VA

    Program support

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health7 grants $218,70024% of the total
  2. Youth development4 grants $218,33324% of the total
  3. Arts and culture7 grants $137,10015% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $115,00013% of the total
  5. Environment5 grants $43,2505% of the total
  6. Education6 grants $38,5504% of the total
  7. 12 other causes23 grants $135,95015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maryland66 grants $1,947,096
  2. South Carolina6 grants $739,850
  3. District of Columbia6 grants $183,750
  4. Virginia37 grants $173,500
  5. Massachusetts5 grants $90,500
  6. Pennsylvania4 grants $41,450
  7. New York6 grants $31,700
  8. North Carolina6 grants $26,200
  9. West Virginia1 grant $25,000
  10. Tennessee2 grants $12,500

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Brett D RogersSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael D HankinCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Shannon PierceTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Catherine P McDonnellPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Brian CobbVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Charlie ConstableVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rebecca SugarmanVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Fran CornitcherASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lauren NorrisASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tori BowieASSISTANT SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jacob HodesVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Mia ContrerasVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0

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