THE KAHLERT FOUNDATION INC

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

SYKESVILLE, MDEIN 521798711 Website

Annual Giving

$26.4M+21% YoY

Grants

229

Median Grant

$50K

Organizations Funded

254

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Provide grants to non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life and well-being of the community in the areas of health care, education, veteran organizations, youth programs, and human services; focus on the states of Maryland and Utah

Focus Areas

translational medical researchaddiction medicinepediatric cancer caresurgical innovation and roboticshospital infrastructure and capital projectsmental health (school-based and community)substance use recovery and peer recovery programsnursing and healthcare workforce development

Grant Types

capital campaignscapital equipment grantsendowed chairs/fundsscholarshipsprogrammatic grantsoperating supportevent/sponsorship giftsnaming opportunities

Funded Initiatives

$15 million to University of Utah School of Computing (2022); $30+ million total to University of Utah; $21.7 million in grants to 184 organizations (2024); annual grant budget over $30 million

How to Apply

Online grant management system with access codes. First-time applicants submit LOI first. Maryland: LOI 90 days before full grant deadline. Utah: LOI by Feb 1, application by April 1 for June board meeting. Access codes: UTAHLOI/UTAHGRANT for Utah, MATLOI/MATGRANT for Maryland.

Does Not Fund

No unsolicited sponsorship requests for events; geographic restrictions to Maryland (Baltimore City/County, Carroll, Frederick, Howard counties) and Utah (Salt Lake, Summit, Utah counties)

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+21%

$26.4M

Grants

229

Median

$50K

States

2023+16%

$21.7M

Grants

186

Median

$50K

States

2022

$18.8M

Grants

184

Median

$50K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$50K

Typical Grant (Median)

$3K

Smallest

$25K

25th Pctile

$100K

75th Pctile

$2.3M

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $100K.

Largest Recent Grants

$2.3M

2024

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

UT · KAHLERT VILLAGE / KAHLERT INITIATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGY (KIT), UTAH HOUSE IN WASHINGTON DC PROPOSED "KAHLERT HALL" EVENT VENUE IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE, THE KAHLERT SCHOOL OF COMPUTING, RED BUTTE GARDEN MUSEUMS FOR ALL AND SHARETIX PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP (YEAR 2), AND CRIMSON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND

$1.5M

2024

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE FOUNDATION INC

MD · THE KAHLERT INSTITUTE FOR ADDICTION MEDICINE

$1.0M

2024

CARROLL HOSPITAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC

MD · RADIATION THERAPY TECHNOLOGY, SIMULATION CENTER, AND KAHLERT SURGICAL INNOVATION INSTITUTE

$1.0M

2024

INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC

UT · PRIMARY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, PEDIATRIC CANCER AND INFUSION CENTER

$756K

2024

CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION

MD · CAL RIPKEN SR FOUNDATION STEM CENTER INITIATIVE IN HOWARD COUNTY AND 2025 RIPKEN GOLF CLASSIC

Geographic Focus

$16.2M147 grants

$8.5M53 grants

$339K5 grants

$300K1 grants

$225K5 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$84.3M

$26.4M(31.3%)

2023

$89.5M

$21.7M(24.3%)

2022

$91.7M

$18.8M(20.4%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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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.