Who: The Middendorf Foundation typically funds:
Established Organizations. Nonprofits that have been operating for more than three years.
Active Candid Profiles. Applicants must maintain an active Candid profile (formally Guidestar). The Foundation uses Candid to verify IRS status , and its integration with our grant portal helps streamline the application process.
Local Impact. Applicants must be located in or primarily serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County.
Verified 501(c)(3) Charities. Organizations which hold their own valid 501(c)(3) designation, as verified through the IRS Pub 78 database. Eligible charities must fall under 509(a)(1), (2), or (3, Type 1 or 2) sub-designations in the following areas of interest: education, social services, arts and culture, historic preservation, healthcare, and environmental conservation. The Foundation does not fund umbrella bodies or parent organizations applying on behalf of entities that do not have their own 501(c)(3) status.
What: The Foundation prioritizes one-time costs such as capital campaigns for building and/or equipment.
The Foundation does NOT entertain requests for the following:
Annual giving campaigns
Operating costs (including wages and salaries)
The expense for programs, conferences, or sponsorships
Grants to individuals or political organizations
Organizations that plan to re-grant funds or distribute materials funded by the grant
When:
Use of Funds
All grant funds must be used within one year of receiving the award.
Proposal Deadlines
2025:
December Review Cycle: proposal deadline- Sept 1, 2025, 5 p.m.)
2026:
March Review Cycle: proposal deadline- Dec 1, 2025, 5 p.m.)
June Review Cycle: proposal deadline- March 1, 2026, 5 p.m.)
December Review Cycle: proposal deadline- Sept 1, 2026, 5 p.m.)
How: Should your organization wish to be considered for a grant, please submit a short summary of your request via the website portal (details below). The summary should include one paragraph on the history of your organization (1,500 character maximum), then a description of the “who, what, when, where, and why” purpose of your request (2,500 character maximum). Please include an explanation of how, in keeping with our guidelines, your organization intends to direct whatever funds may be approved. To consider your request, we must also have the following documents:
The most recent financial statements for your organization (audited financial statements or external financial reviews); specific information applies for religious organizations.
A budget for the project being proposed
A list of other funders to this project, both committed and pending
A current list of your Board of Trustees including the total dollar amount contributed by your Board, annually.
A lease for the space if the space is rented
A bid for any work proposed.
Where: Please submit your request via https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=middendorf and email or call for the code to apply:
Post Grant Process: Organizations that receive a grant must sign an agreement stating that these funds be used towards efforts indicated. Payments are made within one month of signed agreements. Final reports are due upon use of funds, ideally one year after the payment date.
Reapplication Policy
Organizations may reapply for funding if:
At least three (3) years have passed since the last grant was awarded, and
At least two (2) years have passed since the final Use of Funds Report was submitted.
Example:
If a grant is awarded in September 2020 and the final report is submitted in September 2021, the organization becomes eligible to reapply for the September 2023 board meeting.
Communication & Logos
The Foundation’s prior written approval must be obtained before Grantee issues any news release, public announcement, publication, or information concerning the Grant or the Foundation. Grantee must provide such publicity materials to the Foundation at least 30 days prior to their planned use. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantee may list the Foundation on an annual, proposal application, or donor report, provided that the Foundation must be identified by its full name (Middendorf Foundation, Inc.).
For any signage on capital projects, the Foundation must be identified by the name "Middendorf Foundation" or by using the Middendorf Foundation logo, which can be downloaded (see below). Prior approval of our name and logo use is required. The logo should not be resized or modified in any way.
If you have any questions about or need prior approvals related to crediting, please email: contact@middendorffoundation.org.
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