Criminal Justice Grant Funders in Maryland
37 foundations with a documented criminal justice focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $22.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 37 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 criminal justice funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Abell Foundation Inc | Maryland | $5.1M | 108 | 2024 |
| 2 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $4.0M | 11 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $2.3M | 2 | 2023 |
| 4 | Leonard W Kraisel Charitable | Maryland | $2.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 5 | Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Wisconsin | $1.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 6 | Wal-mart Foundation | Arkansas | $1.1M | 3 | 2025 |
| 7 | Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Maryland | $951K | 12 | 2024 |
| 8 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $852K | 17 | 2022 |
| 9 | Winifred Stevens Foundation | Arizona | $575K | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | Adventist Healthcare Inc | Maryland | $561K | 5 | 2024 |
| 11 | Alliance for Open Society Int'l Inc | New York | $510K | 4 | 2023 |
| 12 | Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts | New York | $470K | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $450K | 2 | 2024 |
| 14 | Public Welfare Foundation Inc | District of Columbia | $375K | 3 | 2024 |
| 15 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Texas | $370K | 4 | 2023 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest criminal justice funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 37 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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