These foundations have a track record of funding social justice work in Maryland, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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The George Gund Foundation General Grantmaking Program
Climate JusticeCreative Culture and ArtsEconomic Justice and Community Power+2 more
Who can apply: Open to 501(c)(3) organizations based in the United States. Successful applicants connect their work to one or more issue areas in the Foundation's What We Believe statement. The Foundation does not support or provide funding to organizations engaged in discriminatory or illegal activities.
Who can apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and certain governmental entities. Fiscal sponsorship permitted (written fiscal sponsorship agreement required for Full Application). Arts funding prioritizes small- and mid-size arts organizations (annual budgets $1.5M or less). Priority given to projects benefiting Greater Pittsburgh (minimum 75% of yearly awards).
Who can apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and certain governmental entities. Groups without 501(c)(3) may apply through a fiscal sponsor (must provide signed fiscal sponsorship agreement). Arts funding prioritizes small- and mid-sized arts organizations (annual budgets of $1.5M or less). Social & Economic Justice funding has no strict size limit. Priority given to projects that benefit Greater Pittsburgh; minimum ~75% of awards go to the region.
Racial justiceBlack-led movement workCivil liberties+10 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations and certain governmental entities; groups without 501(c)(3) may apply via a fiscal sponsor. No size limit for social & economic justice funding (organizations of any budget size may apply). Priority given to projects benefiting Greater Pittsburgh.
Racial justiceBlack-Led Movement WorkCivil liberties+9 more
Who can apply: Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and certain governmental entities. Any nonprofit organization may apply for social and economic justice funding regardless of size. Fiscal sponsorship permitted. Preference/special priority given to projects benefiting Greater Pittsburgh; at least 75% of awards go to that region.
General supportRacial equityCommunity-serving nonprofits+1 more
Who can apply: US-registered 501(c)(3) public charitable organizations, including educational institutions, and fiscally sponsored projects. Must be organizations that have not previously received a grant from The Campbell Foundation to apply through the unsolicited process. Prioritizes organizations operating 5+ years, with operating budgets between $1MM and $12MM, at least five funders of $5k+ and five board members, and programming focused on racial equity and/or communities of color.
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