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Cause Science and technologyState Maryland18 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Maryland

18 private foundations based in Maryland with a return in the last two years gave $1.1 million to science and technology organizations in 20 grants. The median grant was $25,000, and 5 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to science and technology

Top 18

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is science and technology.

  1. Mead Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $275,000 to science and technology
  2. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to science and technology
  3. Robert I Schattner Foundation Inc aka Schattner FoundationRockville, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $225,000 to science and technology
  4. Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $94,080 to science and technology
  5. RISE8 FoundationHunt Valley, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $66,666 to science and technology
  6. The Kahlert Foundation IncSykesville, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to science and technology
  7. The Hackerman Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $55,000 to science and technology
  8. Israelson Family Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  9. The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson FoundationRockville, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  10. Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research FoundationBel Air, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  11. Karen Sachs Besson Foundation IncAnnapolis, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $8,000 to science and technology
  12. T Rowe Price FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to science and technology
  13. The Tzedakah FundBaltimore, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $5,800 to science and technology
  14. The Cheng Family Charitable TrustGlenn Dale, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $3,000 to science and technology
  15. France-Merrick Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,500 to science and technology
  16. Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation IncEaston, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,000 to science and technology
  17. Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology
  18. Partan FoundationTakoma Park, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100 to science and technology

Open to applications

5 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Mead Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $275,000 to science and technology
  2. Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $94,080 to science and technology
  3. T Rowe Price FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to science and technology
  4. France-Merrick Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,500 to science and technology
  5. Morris Weinman Memorial Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology