


Maternal and child health has been in the news a lot recently, for all the wrong reasons. The maternal mortality rate in the United States is rising, and racial disparities are widening over time... READ MORE

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A comprehensive survey of kinship care policies identifies increasing efforts by states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico to promote kinship care and support... READ MORE

July is Disability Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This groundbreaking civil rights law was passed in July 1990 and prohibits discrimi... READ MORE

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE

For Immediate Release
On behalf of the six foundations in the Baltimore-based Blaustein Philanthropic Group (BPG), we are pleased to announce that Regan E. Ralph ... READ MORE

“May the dignity of your fellow be as dear to you as your own.”
For me, this verse from Pirkei Avot has always been the essence of the work of many funders committed to ... READ MORE

The 35th edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book examines the unprecedented declines in student math and reading proficiency ... READ MORE

First recognized by the United Nations in 1973, June 5 marks World Environment Day. In honor of this occasion, the Bainum Family Foundation celebrates the remarkable work of its... READ MORE

JPMorgan Chase is investing $8.45 million in nonprofit organizations and initiatives in Baltimore to help residents boost access to affordable homeownership and increase wealth... READ MORE

Every day we show the world who we are through what we choose to wear. Color, cut and clothing choice are extremely personal forms of self-expression. For the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the... READ MORE

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE

In a pair of companion reports released today by the Abell Foundation, researchers from the University of Maryland examine the current state of police-community relations in... READ MORE



A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE

2023 was an exciting year for the Annie E. Casey Foundation as they celebrated several remarkable milestones. First, they entered their75th year of service to children, youth and families. In... READ MORE

The Greater Washington Community Foundation is excited to announce $910,000 in grants awarded through its Sharing Community Funds this past cycle.
The Sharing Community Funds bring... READ MORE

Only about 40% of Baltimore public school graduates enroll in college, and many of them will not complete a four-year degree. The Baltimore Ravens, the Stephen and Renee... READ MORE

Leaders of several intermediary organizations share how they envision their role within—and how they ultimately hope to upend—the philanthropic landscape.
In November 2022,... READ MORE