Disaster Relief & Emergency Aid Grant Funders in Maryland
144 foundations with a documented disaster relief & emergency aid focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $83.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 144 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 disaster relief & emergency aid funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $18.8M | 25 | 2024 |
| 2 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $14.8M | 11 | 2024 |
| 3 | Arundel Community Development | Maryland | $9.1M | 18 | 2024 |
| 4 | The W O'neil Foundation | Maryland | $4.3M | 4 | 2024 |
| 5 | Arts and Humanities Council | Maryland | $3.4M | 44 | 2020 |
| 6 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $3.0M | 4 | 2023 |
| 7 | The Onestar Foundation | Texas | $2.4M | 3 | 2019 |
| 8 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | District of Columbia | $1.8M | 2 | 2025 |
| 9 | The Community Foundation of Frederick | Maryland | $1.7M | 19 | 2023 |
| 10 | Wal-mart Foundation | Arkansas | $1.6M | 4 | 2021 |
| 11 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $1.4M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | California Community Foundation | California | $1.3M | 10 | 2023 |
| 13 | The Denver Foundation | Colorado | $1.2M | 2 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Starbucks Foundation | Washington | $1.2M | 10 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest disaster relief & emergency aid funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 144 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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