Community Improvement Grant Funders in Maryland
150 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $170.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 150 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active community improvement funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $20.1M | 24 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Dresher Foundation Inc | Maryland | $16.6M | 460 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $15.7M | 22 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $12.3M | 56 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $10.6M | 31 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Abell Foundation Inc | Maryland | $10.5M | 245 | 2024 |
| 7 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $8.5M | 37 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $5.4M | 24 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Boys and Girls Clubs | Maryland | $5.2M | 20 | 2024 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $3.8M | 15 | 2023 |
| 11 | Clayton Baker Trust | Maryland | $3.4M | 141 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $3.4M | 20 | 2024 |
| 13 | Howard County Arts Council | Maryland | $2.6M | 115 | 2025 |
| 14 | Baltimore Equitable Insurance Foundation | Maryland | $2.3M | 52 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $2.2M | 27 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 150 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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