Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF) builds partnerships that support the ecosystem focused on opportunities for Baltimore youth by providing support to leaders and organizations.
Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc’s recent giving is organized around Baltimore youth infrastructure, with large aligned grants sitting beside presidential and grassroots funding. The biggest recent award in the data is a $2,450,000 grant to Fund for Educational Excellence in Baltimore for aligned grantmaking, the President’s Fund, and the Grassroots Fund, showing a role that connects multiple funding channels. In the years that follow, the funder continues to back the same ecosystem through sizable support for arts, community accountability, and youth-led organizations. Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc also uses its funding to support organizations that work directly with local children and teens, including Thrive Arts, which received $900,000 for the President’s Fund, and Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance, which received $866,250 for the President’s Fund. Across the recent-grants list, the pattern is not limited to a single program type: educational alignment, cultural programming, grassroots leadership, and community-accountable initiatives all appear as part of the funder’s approach to Baltimore youth opportunities.
Arts education is a clear part of the portfolio. Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc gave $900,000 to Thrive Arts for the President’s Fund and $866,250 to Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance for the President’s Fund, both tied to arts learning and cultural programming in Baltimore. Community accountability is another visible theme: B-360 Baltimore received $225,000 for the Community Accountable Fund, Elev8 Baltimore received $225,000 for the Community Accountable Fund, and Heartsmiles Inc received $195,000 for the Community Accountable Fund. The Grassroots Fund supports local organizations working with youth and families, including Natural Born Champions, Crayons & Culture, and Baltimore Urban Baseball Association Inc, each at $250,000 in 2025. Educational and enrichment programming also appears through Fund for Educational Excellence and My Covenant Place Inc, which received support for aligned grantmaking and grassroots work.
Typical grant size sits at a p25 of $13,219, a median of $50,000, and a p75 of $150,000, with some much larger awards concentrated in aligned and presidential funding. The recent list shows repeat support for the same organization across multiple years, especially Fund for Educational Excellence, which appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc is classified as a regular funder, does not fund individuals, and does not make program-related investments. Giving is local and entirely within Maryland, with all listed recent grants going to recipients in the state.
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$17.9M
$17.1M
$17M
Most grants fall between $13K and $150K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$150K
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Grantmaking is concentrated in Baltimore and nearby Maryland communities. Baltimore recipients appear repeatedly, including Baltimore, Randallstown, and Columbia, with Baltimore city accounting for the great majority of listed awards. A few grants reach outside the city but stay in-state, such as Tastewise Kids in Hunt Valley, Blax Lax Inc in Randallstown, and My Covenant Place Inc in Columbia. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 246 grants to U.S. organizations.
The funder supports organizations focused on Baltimore youth opportunities, including arts education, out-of-school and summer programs, capacity building for nonprofits, community-driven grantmaking, and racial equity and community accountability. Recent grants include support for arts organizations, grassroots groups, and community-accountable initiatives in Baltimore.
The typical grant size is $13,219 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger grants in the seven-figure range, especially through aligned grantmaking and the President’s Fund.
No. The geographic scope of giving is local, and 100% of grants in the provided data go to recipients in Maryland. The recent grants list shows Baltimore-area recipients along with other Maryland locations such as Hunt Valley, Randallstown, and Columbia.
Yes. Fund for Educational Excellence appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025 with grants of $2,450,000, $1,850,000, and $1,500,000. That pattern suggests ongoing support for certain organizations over multiple years rather than one-time awards.
The recent grants show several named channels, including the Aligned Grantmaking Fund, the President’s Fund, the Grassroots Fund, and the Community Accountable Fund. Those labels point to a mix of coordinated funding, flexible strategic grants, and community-led support.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Baltimore Children and Youth Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: The supplied content does not provide detailed eligibility criteria. The opportunity is intended to fund organizations providing high-quality summer programming for Baltimore youth.
Deadline: Applications open September 1, 2026 and close October 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE | BALTIMORE, MD | $623,500 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| BALLET AFTER DARK INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $337,200 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| OBASI FOUNDATION INC | REISTERSTOWN, MD | $300,000 | 2026 | PRESIDENT'S FUND $50K, GRASSROOTS 250 |
| GLOW FORWARD FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| QSS BALTIMORE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| A PROSPEROUS TOMORROW | BALTIMORE, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| GLOBAL CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY FOUNDATION INC | LISBON, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| CAPOEIRA SOCIAL PROJECT LTD | BALTIMORE, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| WOMEN'S LNSITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | TIMONIUM, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| YOUNG SUCCESSFUL LEADERS INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| THE WYLIE FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| BEYOND FEARLESS INSPIRED BY TRUTH INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $250,000 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| YOUTH AS RESOURCES | BALTIMORE, MD | $225,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABLE FUND |
| CHRIS WILSON FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $225,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABLE FUND |
| LOVING ARMS INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $225,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABLE FUND |
| LET'S THRIVE BALTIMORE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $199,075 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $196,852 | 2026 | GRASSROOTS FUND |
| RISE ARTS CENTER OF BALTIMORE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $173,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| ARTS EVERY DAY INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $170,000 | 2026 | PRESIDENT'S FUND |
| MOVING HISTORY INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $155,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| THE ARTS PROJECT INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $149,520 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| BLACK GIRLS COOK INC (BMORE) | BALTIMORE, MD | $146,500 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| ACTIVE ACHIEVERS INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $145,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| BEYOND THE NATURAL FOUNDATION INC | CATONSVILLE, MD | $140,940 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| CODY YOUNG EMPOWERMENT YOUTH CHARITIES | BALTIMORE, MD | $135,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| PHASE 3 TRAINING CORPORATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $130,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| CRAYONS & CULTURE | BALTIMORE, MD | $123,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| TEAM OF WE HAPPYVILLE | BALTIMORE, MD | $123,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| REQUITY FOUNDATION INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $120,386 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| SANKOFA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF AFRICAN CULTURES INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $117,918 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| DAYSPRING INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $115,600 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| MARYLAND PHILANTHROPY NETWORK DBA ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE AREA GRANTMAKERS | BALTIMORE, MD | $110,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| CULTIVATING & EMBRACING CHANGEINC | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| SAINT LUKE'S YOUTH CENTER | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| THE BE ORG | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| WILLIAM J WATKINS SR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| MTM FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| MARCHING ELITE FOUNDATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| CORNER TEAM INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $105,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| UNLIMITED POTENTIAL MENTORING INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | 2026 | PRESIDENT'S FUND |
| BEYOND RHETORIC CORPORATION | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | 2026 | PRESIDENT'S FUND |
| HEARTSMILES INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC |
| RICH FOUNDATION REACHING INNOCENT CHILDREN HEARTS | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 | 2026 | PRESIDENT'S FUND |
| AZIZA PE&CE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $99,158 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC |
| THE BOARD ROOM CHESS | BALTIMORE, MD | $96,893 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| MENTORING MALE TEENS | ELLICOTT CITY, MD | $95,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| UPLIFT ALLIANCE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $90,283 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $82,738 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| DANCE HAPPENS INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $80,000 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND |
| MENTORING MENTORS INC | REISTERSTOWN, MD | $79,498 | 2026 | ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC |
FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
$623,500ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
BALLET AFTER DARK INC
$337,200ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
OBASI FOUNDATION INC
$300,000PRESIDENT'S FUND $50K, GRASSROOTS 250
GLOW FORWARD FOUNDATION INC
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
QSS BALTIMORE INC
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
A PROSPEROUS TOMORROW
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
GLOBAL CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY FOUNDATION INC
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
CAPOEIRA SOCIAL PROJECT LTD
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
WOMEN'S LNSITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
YOUNG SUCCESSFUL LEADERS INC
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
THE WYLIE FOUNDATION INC
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
BEYOND FEARLESS INSPIRED BY TRUTH INC
$250,000GRASSROOTS FUND
CHRIS WILSON FOUNDATION INC
$225,000COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABLE FUND
LOVING ARMS INC
$225,000COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABLE FUND
ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES INC
$196,852GRASSROOTS FUND
RISE ARTS CENTER OF BALTIMORE INC
$173,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
ARTS EVERY DAY INC
$170,000PRESIDENT'S FUND
MOVING HISTORY INC
$155,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
THE ARTS PROJECT INC
$149,520ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
BLACK GIRLS COOK INC (BMORE)
$146,500ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
ACTIVE ACHIEVERS INC
$145,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
BEYOND THE NATURAL FOUNDATION INC
$140,940ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
CODY YOUNG EMPOWERMENT YOUTH CHARITIES
$135,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
PHASE 3 TRAINING CORPORATION
$130,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
CRAYONS & CULTURE
$123,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
TEAM OF WE HAPPYVILLE
$123,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
SANKOFA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF AFRICAN CULTURES INC
$117,918ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
DAYSPRING INC
$115,600ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
CULTIVATING & EMBRACING CHANGEINC
$105,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
THE BE ORG
$105,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
WILLIAM J WATKINS SR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
$105,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
MTM FOUNDATION
$105,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
MARCHING ELITE FOUNDATION
$105,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
CORNER TEAM INC
$105,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
UNLIMITED POTENTIAL MENTORING INC
$100,000PRESIDENT'S FUND
BEYOND RHETORIC CORPORATION
$100,000PRESIDENT'S FUND
RICH FOUNDATION REACHING INNOCENT CHILDREN HEARTS
$100,000PRESIDENT'S FUND
THE BOARD ROOM CHESS
$96,893ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
MENTORING MALE TEENS
$95,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF AMERICA INC
$82,738ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND
DANCE HAPPENS INC
$80,000ALIGNED GRANTMAKING FUND - SFC AND GRASSROOTS FUND