Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Maryland
103 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $54.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 103 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 sports & recreation funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Athletic Conference | Texas | $24.6M | 6 | 2023 |
| 2 | The Stephen & Renee Bisciotti Foundation | Maryland | $8.4M | 5 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $2.8M | 19 | 2024 |
| 4 | America East Conference | Massachusetts | $2.8M | 8 | 2025 |
| 5 | Bob Woodruff Family Foundation Inc | New York | $2.4M | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Kahlert Foundation Inc | Maryland | $2.3M | 8 | 2025 |
| 7 | St Marys Royal Blue Club Inc | Maryland | $1.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 8 | Northeast Conference | New Jersey | $992K | 3 | 2022 |
| 9 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Georgia | $720K | 5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Usta Foundation Incorporated | New York | $710K | 8 | 2020 |
| 11 | Mid-eastern Athletic Conference | Virginia | $672K | 12 | 2025 |
| 12 | National Basketball Players Association | New York | $606K | 28 | 2024 |
| 13 | Disabled Sports USA | Maryland | $586K | 14 | 2023 |
| 14 | The Stover Family Foundation | Maryland | $483K | 2 | 2019 |
| 15 | Carroll Manor Recreation Council | Maryland | $449K | 2 | 2018 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 103 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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