Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPhoenix, Maryland · EIN 52-6056360 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$403K
Organizations funded102
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$9.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS TRAVERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 HUNT CLUB COURT, PHOENIX MD 21131 |
| Phone | 4432868545 |
| Form and materials | TYPEWRITTEN LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | IRC 501 (C)(3) TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ONLY |
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
17% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma & Pa Heritage Trail Inc | Bel Air, MD | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Notre Dame Prep | Towson, MD | Unrestricted | $26,500 |
| Mother Mary Lange Catholic School | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $23,500 |
| Calvert School | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Redeemer Parish Day School | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $14,000 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Boys Latin School of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Golfer's Charitable Foundation | Hunt Valley, MD | Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Ocean City Recreation Boosters | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Ums-Wright Prepatory School | Mobile, AL | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Gbmc | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Baltimore Humane Society | Reisterstown, MD | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Paul's Place | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| River Valley Ranch | Manchester, MD | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Genesee Valley Outdoor Learning | Parkton, MD | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Hereford High School | Parkton, MD | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mercy High School | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| John Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Maryland Zoo | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Baltimore Squashwise | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brian Cosgrove Memorial Fund | Towson, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Casa of Mid Shore | Easton, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of Maryland State Parks | Ocean City, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Irvine Nature Center | Owings Mills, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Maryland School for Blind | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Orphans of the Storm | Riverwoods, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Seventh District Recreation Council | Parkton, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Helping Up Mission | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Kravis Center | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Ladew Gardens | Monkton, MD | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Peabody Institution | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Ardens Arc | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Arts for Learning Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Manor Conservancy | Monkton, MD | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Maryland Family Network | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Bow Wows Buddies Foundation | Westminster, CO | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Deer Creek Chorale | Jarrettsville, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| First Fruits Farm | Freeland, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Junior League of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| My Neighbors Foundation | Monkton, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Greenmount School | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Valley Planning Council | Towson, MD | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cristo Rey | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Glenn L Martin Md Aviation Museum | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Helping All Victims in Need | Kittanning, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Shorerivers | Easton, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Amigo Project | Novato, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Umms Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Towson, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Art Students League of NY | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 102 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $403,211 | 102 |
| 2024 | $328,950 | 96 |
| 2023 | $333,710 | 101 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602669349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6056360
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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