Francis E and Mildred W Gardiner Jr Family Foundation
Historical FunderAnnapolis, Maryland · EIN 20-2897132 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | FRANCIS E GARDINER JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 RIVER CRESCENT DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401 |
| Phone | 4107930759 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN AND USE OF REQUESTED FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Civil, construction and environmentai engineering (ccee) collaboration space | $25,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Francis E. gardiner jr. scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Saint Mary's Parish | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $10,000 |
| Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $5,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Levi T. thompson dean's discretionary fund | $5,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation | College Park, MD | Vansville farmers club scholarship | $2,500 |
| Kappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation | Lexington, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $2,000 |
| Archbishop Spalding High School | Severn, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $1,050 |
| Knights of Columbus | Easton, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $250 |
| Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church | Severna Park, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $250 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted use by recipient | $232 |
| The Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | Unrestricted use by recipient | $200 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use by recipient | $200 |
| National Building Museum | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use by recipient | $150 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |
| Tau Beta Pi Association Inc | Knoxville, TN | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |
| Johns Hopkins Medical | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted use by recipient | $100 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use by recipient | $50 |
| Anne Arundel County Food Bank | Crownsville, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,507 | 22 |
| 2023 | $18,175 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541269349102409
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2897132
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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