For decades, ser­vice and con­ser­va­tion corps have con­nect­ed young peo­ple to qual­i­ty careers while help­ing vital indus­tries fill crit­i­cal work­force gaps. These pro­grams equip young... READ MORE

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

Thousands of families across the Greater Washington region are facing an urgent hunger crisis following the recent federal government shutdown and disruptions to SNAP benefits.

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We live in unsettling times, as federal job losses and benefit cuts are causing financial distress. Many Marylanders are scrambling to make ends meet, and many urgently need assistance putting... READ MORE

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) and the Richard A. Henson Foundation have announced the launch of the Feeding... READ MORE

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) has launched the Food Insecurity Fund, a new initiative dedicated to addressing the urgent and ongoing challenge of hunger... READ MORE

As a community dependent on the next generation, we cannot let young people’s future in Baltimore be determined by their zip code, resources or network. That’s not how you create a thriving city,... READ MORE

Earth movers and dump trucks are so frenetic in Southwest Baltimore that it seems like they’ve got a train to catch. They do. The B&O Museum is hurrying toward a remake of its... READ MORE

The Community Foundation of Howard County was honored to accept the inaugural Bauder Community Impact Award at the Community Action Council of Howard County’s (CAC)... READ MORE

Midday host Tom Hall's guest for the hour today is Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, established in 1948 by the founder of United... READ MORE

The Ausherman Family Foundation has gifted two buildings in downtown Frederick to the YMCA of Frederick County, expanding its investment in arts and humanities.

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As the Foundation has embarked on our new strategic plan over the last two years, many things have changed for us. For the first time in 25 years, the Horizon Foundation changed... READ MORE

The France-Merrick Foundation is pleased to share its 2025 Annual Report!

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The earliest years of life — including the prenatal phase — lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. For all young children to thrive, they must live in a society that meets their... READ MORE

Child pover­ty in the U.S. has surged, near­ly tripling from 5% in 2021 to 13% in 2024. This dra­mat­ic increase fol­lows the expi­ra­tion of pan­dem­ic-era eco­nom­ic poli­cies and ris­ing prices that have strained fam­i­ly bud­gets nation­wide. How­ev­er, a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion under­scores the pro­found impact of pub­lic poli­cies and pro­grams, demon­strat­ing their capac­i­ty to cut child pover­ty in half. READ MORE

The Quality of Life Giving Circle is celebrating 25 years of grassroots philanthropy, bringing together Baltimoreans who pool their resources to support small but powerful community projects.... READ MORE

Chrissy Thornton, President and CEO of Associated Black Charities, recently spoke with  Kathleen McNally Durkin of The Arc Baltimore about the nonprofit’s 75‑year... READ MORE

Ananya Handa is the recipient of the Next Gen Leadership Recognition. Since she joined the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation in March 2023, she has been... READ MORE

The Columbia Association (CA) and the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) are proud to announce a new partnership to support the Howard County community through a significant grant initiative. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to promoting social welfare and addressing the needs of residents. Under the terms of the agreement, CA will provide CFHoCo with a grant of $125,000 to be distributed during the Community Foundation’s open Community Grants Program this year.  READ MORE

CLLCTIVLY is proud to announce the second cohort of the Drs. Elmer & Joanne Martin Social Impact Fellowship, a groundbreaking initiative equipping Baltimore-... READ MORE

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

Philanthropy has always excelled when it listens, learns, and evolves to meet the needs of the communities it serves. In recent years, lean funders have increasingly recognized that racial equity is not an optional add-on to their work; it is central to their mission regardless of the focus area. Exponent Philanthropy's 2025 publication, “Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Staying the Course Toward Inclusive Philanthropy,” delves into how foundations are incorporating racial equity into their work to drive better decisions, achieve more equitable outcomes, and amplify their philanthropic impact. READ MORE

As part of the Bainum Family Foundation's Legacy programming, ACE Academy is working toward lasting impact through a two-step coaching model that supports leaders... READ MORE

Maryland Philanthropy Network members, Public Welfare Foundation and Morton K. And Jane Blaustein Foundation, join 182 foundations as signatories to an open... READ MORE

Youth-focused mental health services can promote well-being, resilience, and a sense of belong­ing to youths’ larger community, and there is a need for services that are responsive to a young... READ MORE

This resource from the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores strategies aimed at helping young parents succeed in college. This population of over 3 million undergraduates with kids... READ MORE

Danista E. Hunte, President and CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network, named one of Maryland’s 2025 Most Admired CEOs by The Daily Record. MPN member Franklyn... READ MORE

It’s more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect your charitable giving. The recently passed ... READ MORE

Two newcomers and an old hand will fill three open seats on the seven-member board that oversees the multibillion-dollar Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan, as the program... READ MORE