Commencement Inc

Invitation Only

Baltimore, Maryland · EIN 85-4098965 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$90K

Organizations funded2

Typical grant$45,000

Total assets$2M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $45,000 and $45,000.

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From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Education2
Children & Youth1

Where it gives

50% of grants went outside Maryland.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Mentoring Mentors Inc	Baltimore, MD	Education	$45,000
Urban Alliance Foundation Inc	Washington, DC	Education	$45,000

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$90,000	2
2024	$90,000	2
2023	$90,000	2

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622129349100112
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4098965
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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