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Cause Sports and recreationState Maryland204 funders

Foundations that fund sports and recreation in Maryland

204 private foundations based in Maryland with a return in the last two years gave $18.6 million to sports and recreation organizations in 354 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 61 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 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 sports and recreation

Top 50

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

  1. Sherman Fairchild Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $7,550,000 to sports and recreation
  2. Clark Charitable Foundation Inc DBA A James & Alice B Clark FoundationChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $4,900,000 to sports and recreation
  3. The Kahlert Foundation IncSykesville, MD · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $820,605 to sports and recreation
  4. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation IncOwings Mills, MD · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $700,000 to sports and recreation
  5. Nelson and Michele Carbonell FoundationGermantown, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to sports and recreation
  6. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $394,770 to sports and recreation
  7. Peter Alfond FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $155,000 to sports and recreation
  8. The Charles T Bauer Charitable FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to sports and recreation
  9. France-Merrick Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $116,500 to sports and recreation
  10. Irving and Bernice Levine Charitable FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $112,593 to sports and recreation
  11. Sherman Family FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $110,000 to sports and recreation
  12. The Hackerman Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $104,000 to sports and recreation
  13. The Adames FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to sports and recreation
  14. The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $98,095 to sports and recreation
  15. The MC Cutchen FoundationBrunswick, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to sports and recreation
  16. Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD · tax year 2025 14 grants Accepts applications $89,721 to sports and recreation
  17. The Educational Foundation of AmericaBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $85,000 to sports and recreation
  18. Kentfields FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $85,000 to sports and recreation
  19. Einstein Astrof Foundation IncHunt Valley, MD · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $85,000 to sports and recreation
  20. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $81,352 to sports and recreation
  21. David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $79,000 to sports and recreation
  22. The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $70,750 to sports and recreation
  23. The Kenneth L Greif Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $70,000 to sports and recreation
  24. Richard E & Nancy P Marriott FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $62,000 to sports and recreation
  25. Viragh Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $54,500 to sports and recreation
  26. The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to sports and recreation
  27. Clayton Baker TrustBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to sports and recreation
  28. Martha & Philip Sagon Family FoundationChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to sports and recreation
  29. Nora Roberts FoundationGlenn Dale, MD · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $47,000 to sports and recreation
  30. Mead Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to sports and recreation
  31. Delaplaine Foundation IncFrederick, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to sports and recreation
  32. The Carlynn and Lawrence Silverman Family Foundation IncChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $37,000 to sports and recreation
  33. Mann-Paller Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to sports and recreation
  34. The Madeline FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $31,877 to sports and recreation
  35. Dimick FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to sports and recreation
  36. The Deck FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to sports and recreation
  37. Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for Children of Baltimore CityLutherville, MD · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $29,500 to sports and recreation
  38. Alan and Amy Meltzer Family Foundation IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $29,100 to sports and recreation
  39. Howard P Colhoun Family Foundation IncGlyndon, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $28,000 to sports and recreation
  40. The Nathan Foundation Inc Ima Co Robert SCambridge, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $27,500 to sports and recreation
  41. The Hanson Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $27,000 to sports and recreation
  42. James S Bealmear Irrevocable TrustHunt Valley, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $26,801 to sports and recreation
  43. Buck Family FoundationRidgely, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $26,000 to sports and recreation
  44. Felburn FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to sports and recreation
  45. The Davis Family Foundation IncHanover, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to sports and recreation
  46. Haugh Family Charitable FoundationLaurel, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  47. The Orokawa Foundation IncTowson, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to sports and recreation
  48. The GB FoundationChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to sports and recreation
  49. Redskin Foundation Inc George Preston Marshall FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  50. Charles H Miller Charitable FoundationGlenelg, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $25,000 to sports and recreation

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. France-Merrick Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $116,500 to sports and recreation
  2. The Morris Goldseker Foundation of Maryland IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $98,095 to sports and recreation
  3. The MC Cutchen FoundationBrunswick, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $90,000 to sports and recreation
  4. Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD · tax year 2025 14 grants Accepts applications $89,721 to sports and recreation
  5. The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment IncBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $81,352 to sports and recreation
  6. David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $79,000 to sports and recreation
  7. The Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $70,750 to sports and recreation
  8. The Kenneth L Greif Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $70,000 to sports and recreation
  9. Clayton Baker TrustBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to sports and recreation
  10. Martha & Philip Sagon Family FoundationChevy Chase, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to sports and recreation
  11. Mead Family FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $40,000 to sports and recreation
  12. Dimick FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $30,000 to sports and recreation
  13. Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for Children of Baltimore CityLutherville, MD · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $29,500 to sports and recreation
  14. The Nathan Foundation Inc Ima Co Robert SCambridge, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $27,500 to sports and recreation
  15. Felburn FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $26,000 to sports and recreation
  16. Haugh Family Charitable FoundationLaurel, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  17. Redskin Foundation Inc George Preston Marshall FoundationBethesda, MD · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  18. Fordi Family Foundation IncAnnapolis, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  19. Lockhart Vaughan FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  20. Silberstein Family FoundationBrooklandville, MD · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to sports and recreation
  21. The Harvey M Meyerhoff Fund IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $23,000 to sports and recreation
  22. The Richman Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $22,500 to sports and recreation
  23. T Rowe Price FoundationBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to sports and recreation
  24. Crane Family Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $18,000 to sports and recreation
  25. The Abell Foundation IncBaltimore, MD · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $17,500 to sports and recreation