Gordon Croft Foundation Inc
Historical FunderTowson, Maryland · EIN 52-1682796 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$497K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Kent Croft |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 West Pennsylvania Suite 102, Baltimore MD 21204 |
| Phone | 4105768231 |
| Form and materials | DETAIL OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE SHOULD BE IN LETTER FORM AND INCLUDE THE AMOUNT REQUESTED AND THE PURPOSE. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | CARE FOR DISADVANTAGED AND HOMELESS PEOPLE. EDUCATIONS OF CHILDREN AT ALL LEVELS OF SCHOLARSHIP. |
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
40% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs Metropolitan Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $154,770 |
| College of Southern Maryland Foundation | La Plata, MD | Payments for community improvements | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $35,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Payments for research | $30,036 |
| John Hopkins Inst Applied Economics | Baltimore, MD | Payments for education | $30,000 |
| YMCA of Central Maryland | Towson, MD | Payments for community improvements | $25,000 |
| House of Ruth Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $20,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Payments for community improvements | $15,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association MD | Houston, TX | Payments for community improvements | $11,000 |
| Food for The Hungry | Phoenix, AZ | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Health Partners Inc | Nanjemoy, MD | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Southern Maryland Food Bank | Waldorf, MD | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy | Baltimore, MD | Payments for education | $10,000 |
| The Loyola School | Baltimore, MD | Payments for education | $10,000 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Payments for community improvements | $9,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang | New Haven, CT | Payments for community improvements | $8,000 |
| Assistance Center of Towson Churches | Towson, MD | Payments for community improvements | $7,000 |
| American Council of Trust | Washington, DC | Payments for education | $5,000 |
| Helping Up Mission | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $5,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless Inc | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $3,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | Fort Myers, FL | Payments for community improvements | $2,000 |
| Empower4Life | Parkville, MD | Payments for community improvements | $2,000 |
| Global Genes | Aliso Viejo, CA | Payments for community improvements | $2,000 |
| The Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Ithaca, NY | Payments for education | $2,000 |
| A Mother's Rest | New Market, MD | Payments for community improvements | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Payments for community improvements | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $1,000 |
| Baltimore SquashWise | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | New York, NY | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Paul's Place | Baltimore, MD | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Senior Dog Sanctuary | Severn, MD | Payments for community improvements | $500 |
| Rehoboth Beach Volenteer Fire Co | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Payments for community improvements | $300 |
| McArthur Family YMCA | Ferandina Beach, FL | Payments for community improvements | $260 |
| Joy to the Children | Ferandina Beach, FL | Payments for community improvements | $258 |
| Gracies Kitchen | Towson, MD | Payments for community improvements | $250 |
| PossAbilities Plus | Atlantic Beach, FL | Payments for community improvements | $250 |
| Old Port Tobacco Courthouse | Port Tobacco, MD | Payments for community improvements | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $497,174 | 40 |
| 2023 | $473,385 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543039349100624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1682796
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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