The Black Philanthropy Circle by Baltimore Community Foundation funds nonprofits advancing arts, education, health, and economic welfare for African-Americans in Baltimore.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 per grant; typically one-year awards
Summary: Supports nonprofits advancing the well-being of African-Americans in Baltimore through grants in arts, education, health, economic welfare, and more.
The Black Philanthropy Circle, an initiative of the Baltimore Community Foundation, is a donor-advised fund dedicated to empowering Black communities in the Baltimore metropolitan area. This program provides targeted grants to nonprofit organizations—especially Black-led or based in Black communities—working to improve quality of life for African-Americans. Funding priorities include arts and culture, economic welfare, education, youth, community service, environment, human services, and health and wellness. The Circle aims to foster lasting impact and support local leadership in addressing community needs.