We believe in the City of Baltimore and its people. Indeed, it is their initiative, resilience, and hard work that fuel and sustain the projects profiled in these pages. From the... READ MORE
In the last five to 10 years, it would seem as though Baltimore is finally emerging (at least economically) — from its slow, multi-decade decline. But if you’re a resident of one of... READ MORE
This weekend’s misinformed, racist tirades made it clear that Donald Trump doesn’t consider Baltimore part of his America. The Baltimore President Trump sees is a racist caricature of urban blight... READ MORE
Baltimore faces many challenges, but I believe most Baltimoreans would agree that the city’s No. 1 challenge is its murder (and shooting) rate.
When the subject is raised... READ MORE
Christmas in July has become a popular marketing theme in recent years. Store promotions, the Hallmark Channel’s run of holiday movies throughout the month, and other deals and incentives to buy... READ MORE
More than 200 people came to the Baltimore Convention Center Thursday morning to celebrate companies that are making a difference in Greater Baltimore.
The Baltimore Business Journal's... READ MORE
By almost any measure you choose, philanthropic giving in the US has grown exponentially in the past 25 years. Whether viewed by total contributions, number of donors, visibility,... READ MORE
A city of neighborhoods defined by compass points, Baltimore is known for its unique culture, but more widely for drugs and violence. West Baltimore came to national attention in 2015, with the... READ MORE
Based on a rigorous assessment of anchor strategies and 125 arts and culture organizations in 57 U.S. cities, The Overlooked Anchors: Advancing a New Standard of Practice for Arts and Culture... READ MORE
Maryland Philanthropy Network named Joyce Bartlett as its member engagement and services manager.
In her new role, Bartlett will cultivate and strengthen relationships... READ MORE
In 2010, the Horizon Foundation staff took a routine look at local health data and noticed some troubling trends. Data indicated that most deaths in our community were related to... READ MORE
The world of philanthropy has shown renewed interest in curbing racism and hate, and several grant makers have teamed up to urge more collective action. READ MORE
Maryland Secretary of Commerce Kelly M. Schulz recently announced Easton as one of two new Arts and Entertainment Districts in Maryland. Easton will join 26 existing districts in the state in... READ MORE
The Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County has awarded 13 grants in 2019, totaling $43,905, organization officials said Monday. Over the past nine years, the Women's Giving Circle has donated... READ MORE
July Fourth has come and gone, and we celebrated our country’s independence. This holiday also means that it’s summertime. Vacation travel is in full swing, and many people visit the battlefields... READ MORE
On Thursday, June 27th, the Supreme Court ruled to reject the federal administration justifications and blocked... READ MORE
The T. Rowe Price Foundation will distribute $2.7 million in grants under an ambitious, four-year initiative to boost educational, cultural and financial opportunities for residents of underserved... READ MORE
Every year, Open Society Institute – Baltimore releases an Impact Report to show the impact [their] work is having in Baltimore and the region, along with a list of [their] grants and donations,... READ MORE
A Mediterranean restaurant, retail and new offices for the Baltimore Community Foundation will open up as part of a new hub in Midtown by the end of the year.
The project... READ MORE
Community leaders from around the Lower Shore last released the findings of the Strengthening Communities Nonprofit Impact... READ MORE
A Mediterranean restaurant, retail and new offices for the Baltimore Community... READ MORE
Data continues to come in to confirm a disturbing trend in our country: growing inequities in who is giving to charity and who is benefiting from it. This is happening amid a backdrop of an... READ MORE
The Community Foundation has long been a conduit for hope and change in Frederick County. Since 1986 — when the bold idea of creating a local community foundation was implemented — we have focused... READ MORE
The Community Foundation of Frederick County has launched a campaign to raise $10 million in hopes of addressing current and future needs in the county.
The Forever... READ MORE
The Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2019 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, just released, brings good news! READ MORE
The racial wealth gap has been a widely acknowledged phenomenon in the academic and policy realms for years, and has become an important issue in the run-up to the 2020 election. The difference in... READ MORE
Decades of state and federal policy for setting high child support orders — and using tough enforcement tools to collect payments — has done more harm than good for low-income Maryland families,... READ MORE
Amid a complex climate for charitable giving, American individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $427.71 billion to U.S. charities in 2018, according to ... READ MORE
The desire to be of continued service is driving more than 80 U.S. military veterans from across the country to Baltimore for ... READ MORE
Mayor Bowser’s Interagency Council on Homelessness collaborated with the Greater Washington Community Foundation to launch the Partnership to End Homelessness on June 6. The public-private... READ MORE
The Horizon Foundation has appointed Anne Brinker as its new chief operating officer.
In this role, she will be part of the foundation’s senior executive team and... READ MORE
Maryland lawmakers passed a sweeping education package in the latest General Assembly session and recently identified a work group whose task will be to find a way to pay for it.
The 13-... READ MORE
Each year, the Community Foundation [of Frederick County] presents hundreds of postsecondary scholarships to deserving students who are working toward degrees or certifications... READ MORE
Community members and nonprofit organizations gathered Friday for the presentation of a year-long study looking at the economic and community impact of nonprofits on the Lower Shore of Maryland.... READ MORE
When James Wahls came to the Annie E. Casey Foundation in Baltimore, Md., three years ago, he wanted to replicate an effort he helped design at the Kellogg Foundation in Detroit,... READ MORE
As we work to advance racial equity in philanthropy, four practices can help us find and stay with our learning edge—the boundaries of our comfort zones and competencies where changes are truly transformative and freeing. READ MORE
Frederick County is rich in history, from the Revolutionary War forward. Originally, Memorial Day honored those who lost their lives fighting in the Civil War. As world wars and other conflicts... READ MORE
In the past few months, there [has] been some critical feedback for philanthropy. The criticisms are not new. Over the years have been many articles, often written by former program officers, with... READ MORE
We celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday. Millions of people bought cards, flowers, candy and other symbols of love to show their appreciation for their mom, mother-in-law, grandmother, godmother and... READ MORE
