Children’s Fresh Air Society Fund
The Children’s Fresh Air Society Fund supports Baltimore-area nonprofits to provide summer camp experiences for disadvantaged and disabled children through campership subsidies.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant award: $5,000; recent annual pool ~$160,000–$170,000 awarded to 14–15 organizations
Summary: Supports nonprofit camps in the Baltimore area to provide summer camp experiences for disadvantaged and disabled children.
Key Information: For 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored programs operating camps in Metropolitan Baltimore.
Description
The Children’s Fresh Air Society Fund, administered by the Baltimore Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations that operate summer camp programs for disadvantaged and disabled children in the Metropolitan Baltimore area. The fund’s mission is to ensure that children who would otherwise lack access can benefit from enriching summer experiences, fostering growth, joy, and opportunity. For over three decades, the fund has supported thousands of campers through partnerships with diverse camps, continuing a legacy that dates back to the late 19th century.
