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Glenstone Foundation

Potomac, Maryland  ·  EIN 205938416  ·  Private foundation

Glenstone Foundation is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.3M in annual giving against $2.35B in assets. This page documents the 58 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Glenstone Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.35B
Total assets
58
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Glenstone Foundation funds

Glenstone Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Glenstone Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism
COMMUNITY SUPPORT ADDRESS INEQUALITY
Foxborough, MA$11.9M2024
Studio Museum Harlem
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Ny, NY$5.0M2022
National Gallery of Art
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Washington, DC$4.5M2020
National Gallery of Art
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Washington, DC$1.8M2024
Scotland Ame Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Potomac, MD$1.5M2024
National Gallery of Art
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Washington, DC$1.1M2023
Scotland Ame Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Potomac, MD$775K2023
National Gallery of Art
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Washington, DC$728K2022
Baltimore Museum of Art
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Baltimore, MD$600K2023
Scotland Ame Church
GENERAL SUPPORT
Potomac, MD$504K2022
Art Institute of Chicago
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Chicago, IL$500K2017
Mount Desert 365
GENERAL SUPPORT
Northeast Harbor, ME$490K2020
Whitney Museum
SUPPORT THE ARTS
New York, NY$250K2018
Art Institute of Chicago
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Chicago, IL$195K2018
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
SUPPORT THE ARTS
Ny, NY$144K2023

Glenstone Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$632K
2018$543K
2020$5.3M
2022$6.3M
2023$2.8M
2024$15.3M

How to apply for funding from Glenstone Foundation

Glenstone Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at glenstone.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Glenstone Foundation

Does Glenstone Foundation accept grant applications?
Glenstone Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Glenstone Foundation fund?
Glenstone Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, Studio Museum Harlem, National Gallery of Art. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Glenstone Foundation give in grants?
Glenstone Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $30.9M over 58 grants.
Where is Glenstone Foundation located?
Glenstone Foundation is based in Potomac, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205938416.
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About this profile. This page is built from Glenstone Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Glenstone Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.