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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-1397204

Edward St John Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Baltimore, MD. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 79 grants and $324,892 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
Sharon L Akers
2560 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, MD 21244
(410) 369-1273
Form and materials
Each applicant should complete and submit a one to two-page "letter of inquiry" to initiate a request for future funding consideration. The letter should include organization mission, funding need, population served, program scope, key accomplishments, summary of project goals, tracking plan including measurements used to determine impact, success and sustainability, partnerships/collaborations, funding amount requested, percentage of contribution going directly for purpose intended, and grant period. Following information will be required prior to funding approval: current IRS determination letter of tax-exempt status most recent audited financial statement current operating budget projected operating budget for each year funding is requested list of current board & committee members and professional affiliations pertinent supportive materials
Deadlines
March 1, june 1, september 1, december 1
Restrictions
The foundation's mission is to provide financial assistance to formal education programs. As such, the following types of grant requests will be considered: programmatic support scholarships the foundation will only make grants to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) institutions and organizations, and does not award grants to individuals, or for deficit financing, travel or loans.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $324,892

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $104,647

  • Tax year 2023

    $437,108

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $98,099

  • Tax year 2022

    $518,811

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $125,546

  • Tax year 2021

    $504,150

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $31,513

  • Tax year 2020

    $733,802

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $55,750

  • Tax year 2019

    $478,011

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $310,603

  • Tax year 2018

    $295,662

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $45,560

Grants paid in 2024

79 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation IncBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $62,500
  2. Utah Valley University FoundationOrem, UT

    To further exempt purpose

    $62,500
  3. The Boys' Latin School of MarylandBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $50,250
  4. Loyola BlakefieldTowson, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $25,000
  5. Baltimore Washington Medical Center FoundationGlen Burnie, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $24,285
  6. McDonogh SchoolOwings Mills, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $20,000
  7. Umms FoundationBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $13,500
  8. University of Maryland College Park FoundationCollege Park, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $6,000
  9. Cross Victory MinistriesBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $5,000
  10. Honeygo Regional Veterans MemorialPerry Hall, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $5,000
  11. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony HallBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $5,000
  12. Metro Maryland Youth for ChristBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $5,000
  13. National AquariumBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $3,500
  14. Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $3,000
  15. Carsons Scholars FundTowson, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $2,500
  16. Mother Mary Lange Catholic SchoolBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $2,500
  17. Special Olympics MarylandBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $2,330
  18. Baltimore Leadership School for Young WomenBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $2,000
  19. First Tee - Greater BaltimoreHunt Valley, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $1,600
  20. Cal Ripken Sr FoundationBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $1,257
  21. Frederick Community College FoundationFrederick, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $1,250
  22. Bwi Community Development FoundationLinthicum Heights, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $1,000
  23. Explore AustinAustin, TX

    To further exempt purpose

    $1,000
  24. Maryland National Guard Youth Challenge Foundation IncBel Air, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $1,000
  25. Everyman TheaterBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $800
  26. Beauty for AshesBuxton, NC

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  27. Crown of Life Christian AcademyFort Atkinson, WI

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  28. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  29. Grace Community Church of Southern MarylandHollywood, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  30. Horses N HeroesCitra, FL

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  31. Legacy School of MarylandSykesville, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  32. Lighthouse Youth CenterMilwaukee, WI

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  33. Special Olympics Pennsylvania Adams CountyGettysburg, PA

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  34. St Joseph's Nursing HomeCatonsville, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $750
  35. McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $650
  36. Grace Fellowship ChurchTimonium, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $550
  37. Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationBoston, MA

    To further exempt purpose

    $510
  38. Bethlehem University FoundationBeltsville, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  39. Bishop McDevitt High SchoolHarrisburg, PA

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  40. Chimes International LTDBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  41. Chizuk Amuno CongregationBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  42. Happy Helpers for the HomelessBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  43. Howard County 4-H Livestock SaleClarksville, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  44. Mercy High SchoolBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  45. Music City Wheel Golf ClassicNashville, TN

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  46. St Paul's Lutheran SchoolKingsville, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $500
  47. Maryland Leadership Seminar Foundation IncGermantown, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $450
  48. Lisbon United Methodist ChurchLisbon, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $400
  49. Campus Crusade for Christ IncOrlando, FL

    To further exempt purpose

    $300
  50. Dickey Hill Elementary SchoolBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $300
  51. Women's Education AllianceTowson, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $300
  52. Associated Jewish Federation of BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $250
  53. Dutch Sheets MinistriesBatsbrg Levil, SC

    To further exempt purpose

    $250
  54. Gigi's Playhouse AnnapolisAnnapolis, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $250
  55. Logan's Never Be Alone FoundationBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $250
  56. Providence CenterMillersville, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $250
  57. Helping Up Mission BaltimoreBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $200
  58. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NY

    To further exempt purpose

    $200
  59. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    To further exempt purpose

    $200
  60. United Communities Volunteer Fire Dept IncStevenson, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $200
  61. Big Spring High SchoolNewville, PA

    To further exempt purpose

    $150
  62. Lisbon Volunteer Fire CompanyWoodbine, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $150
  63. Unity Church of NaplesNaples, FL

    To further exempt purpose

    $150
  64. UPMC Children's Hospital FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    To further exempt purpose

    $150
  65. Boys & Girls Club of WestminsterWestminster, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $100
  66. Eagle Swim TeamReisterstown, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $100
  67. Mount Airy - Parr's Ridge Elementary School PTOMount Airy, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $100
  68. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    To further exempt purpose

    $100
  69. St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    To further exempt purpose

    $70
  70. Westchester Elementary SchoolBaltimore, MD

    To further exempt purpose

    $60
  71. Barkell Elementary SchoolHancock, MI

    To further exempt purpose

    $55
  72. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    To further exempt purpose

    $50
  73. Boys TownBoys Town, NE

    To futher exempt purpose

    $50
  74. Oak Flat Elementary School PTONewville, PA

    To further exempt purpose

    $50
  75. Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MD

    Returned grant

    -$100
  76. Timberlake United Methodist ChurchLynchburg, VA

    Returned grant

    -$100
  77. Awaken HaitiCarlisle, PA

    Returned grant

    -$200
  78. Kyra's RescueWashington, DC

    Returned grant

    -$250
  79. Precinct 12 CPADundalk, MD

    Returned grant

    -$325

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education10 grants $205,20791% of the total
  2. Religion4 grants $5,9503% of the total
  3. Community development1 grant $5,0002% of the total
  4. Animals1 grant $3,5002% of the total
  5. Youth development4 grants $2,6001% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation2 grants $2,4301% of the total
  7. 4 other causes7 grants $1,670<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Maryland53 grants $254,907
  2. Utah1 grant $62,500
  3. Wisconsin2 grants $1,500
  4. Pennsylvania6 grants $1,400
  5. Florida3 grants $1,200
  6. Texas2 grants $1,050
  7. North Carolina2 grants $950
  8. Tennessee2 grants $570
  9. Massachusetts1 grant $510
  10. New York2 grants $300

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Lawrence MaykrantzCHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Sharon AkersPRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 25Pay $60,000
  • Kellay St JohnVICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Lori RiceTREASURER/TRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0

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