THE MORRIS GOLDSEKER FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$5.7M-4% YoY
Grants
108
Median Grant
$40K
Organizations Funded
102
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Makes grants primarily in the areas of community development, education, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. We seek opportunities to invest in the people, ideas, and institutions that promote the long-term economic and social progress of our city.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Seven grants totaling $338,500 approved in Q1 2025; Twenty-nine grants totaling $2,273,095 approved in Q4 2024; ACE Scholarships; Black Arts District; Charles Village Community Benefits District; Le Mondo; Upsurge; The Sixth Branch
How to Apply
Submit a brief letter describing your program with evidence of 501(c)(3) and 509(a) tax-exempt status. Foundation staff will review and notify if fully developed proposal is needed. Applications accepted throughout the year.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$5.7M
Grants
108
Median
$40K
States
4
$5.9M
Grants
107
Median
$40K
States
3
$6.0M
Grants
105
Median
$45K
States
3
Grant Size Distribution
$40K
Typical Grant (Median)
$358
Smallest
$14K
25th Pctile
$70K
75th Pctile
$287K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $14K and $70K.
Largest Recent Grants
$287K
2024
THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FED
MD · SUPPORTING GRANT
$285K
2024
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
MD · SUPPORTING GRANT
$285K
2024
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
MD · SUPPORTING GRANT
$205K
2024
CENTRAL BALTIMORE PARTNERSHIP
MD · SUPPORTING GRANT
$201K
2024
BALTIMORE BANNER
MD · SUPPORTING GRANT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.