Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Maryland
76 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $26.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 76 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 libraries & literacy funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gingerbread Literacy Foundation Inc | Florida | $3.4M | 2 | 2024 |
| 2 | Kipp Foundation | California | $2.6M | 2 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $2.5M | 23 | 2024 |
| 4 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $2.2M | 5 | 2020 |
| 5 | The Arhant Social Foundation Inc | Virginia | $1.8M | 3 | 2024 |
| 6 | Association of American Publishers | District of Columbia | $1.1M | 2 | 2018 |
| 7 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $1.1M | 2 | 2018 |
| 8 | Philip a Zaffere Foundation Inc | Maryland | $1.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | Queen Anne's County Free Library | Maryland | $826K | 3 | 2025 |
| 10 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | New York | $800K | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | Winifred Stevens Foundation | Arizona | $727K | 2 | 2020 |
| 12 | The Community Foundation of Frederick | Maryland | $706K | 17 | 2023 |
| 13 | Foundation for Baltimore County | Maryland | $683K | 4 | 2022 |
| 14 | Harford County Public Library Foundation | Maryland | $648K | 7 | 2024 |
| 15 | Friends Foundation of the Cecil County Public Library Inc | Maryland | $554K | 5 | 2025 |
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