The Goldseker Foundation Grants is a grant from the Goldseker Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life in metropolitan Baltimore. The foundation supports a broad range of community needs but does not fund religious programs, projects addressing specific disabilities or diseases, or activities normally financed by government.

Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) and 509(a) public charities carrying out their principal work in the Baltimore metro area. The foundation expects applicants to demonstrate administrative capacity, financial stability, and a plan for long-term program sustainability. Awards typically range from ,000 to ,000.

The foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.

Apply | Goldseker Foundation Our Grant Making Policies To be considered for funding, an organization must meet several requirements: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations as defined in Section 501(c)(3) and Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicants must carry on their work principally in metropolitan Baltimore. Applicants may not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, physical handicap, or gender.

The Foundation does not provide funds for: Religious programs or purposes Specific disabilities or diseases Projects normally financed by government Because the Foundation is not normally a long-term source of funds, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how proposed activities will be sustained.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate adequate administrative capacity and financial stability and to describe evaluation criteria and methods in their requests. To apply for funding, please submit a brief letter describing your program.

It should include: Evidence of 501(c)(3) and 509(a) tax-exempt status Background information about the applicant Objectives of the proposed project Methods for accomplishing objectives Projected program budget and amount sought from the Goldseker Foundation Foundation staff will review the materials and will notify you promptly about whether a fully developed proposal is in order.

Once we have all of the information our staff and board need to evaluate your proposal, your request will be considered at one of the four quarterly meetings of our board of directors. Applicants are notified in writing of the outcome of their requests immediately after each board meeting. We welcome telephone inquiries about funding throughout the year.

Management Assistance Grants Management Assistance Grants provide funds for nonprofit organizations to engage the consulting expertise needed to facilitate initiatives such as strategic planning, program evaluation, merger exploration, and fund development and sustainability.

Before submitting an application, please call the Foundation’s program officer to briefly describe your initiative and discuss its general eligibility for grant consideration. Management Assistance Grant applications that arrive without prior approval to submit will not be considered. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Please consult this document for further instructions. The Foundation typically requires narrative and financial reports at the midpoint and the end of the grant period. Grantees should consult their grant agreements for specific reporting requirements.

We generally use the following reporting guidelines: Guidelines for interim and final reports Guidelines for financial reporting on grants for core operating support Final report format for Management Assistance Grants If reports are submitted electronically, please combine all files into a single PDF. 1040 Park Avenue, Suite 310 Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Telephone: (410) 837 - 5100