Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAnnapolis, Maryland · EIN 82-0568453 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$8.7M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$176,267
Total assets$72.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $312,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CARLENE M CASSIDY |
|---|---|
| Address | 275 WEST ST SUITE 109, ANNAPOLIS MD 21401 |
| Phone | 6674587991 |
| CMCASSIDY@RATCLIFFEFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | A WRITTEN LETTER REGARDING THE NATURE AND USE OF REQUESTED GRANT, ALONG WITH A COPY OF THE IRS NON-PROFIT DETERMINATION LETTER, IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | THE FOUNDATION HAS NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION HAS NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
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
41% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Queen Anne's County - 2020 | Centerville, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $3,000,000 |
| Ferry Cove Shellfish - 2024 | Sherwood, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $1,000,000 |
| Ccbc - 2024 | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $810,913 |
| Mica | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $441,000 |
| Mountain Gateway Cc - 2024 | Clifton, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $400,000 |
| Fiu - 2024 | Miami, FL | Unrestricted use by recipient | $380,000 |
| Fiu Fl International University | Miami, FL | Unrestricted use by recipient | $312,500 |
| Aacc Foundation - Esi 2022 | Arnold, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $300,000 |
| Su - 2023 | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $300,000 |
| Ccbc - 2022 | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $275,000 |
| Imet Reef - 2023 | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $270,656 |
| Nacce - 2023 | Springfield, MA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $240,000 |
| Patrick & Henry Cc - 2024 | Martinsville, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $176,267 |
| Washington College - 2024 | Chestertown, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $152,000 |
| University of Delaware Reef | Newark, DE | Unrestricted use by recipient | $149,200 |
| Paul D Camp Cc - 2024 | Franklin, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $125,000 |
| Project Opportunity - 2023 | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $94,971 |
| Children's Home 2024 | Centreville, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $70,000 |
| Tidewater Boat - 2024 | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $60,000 |
| Hagerstown Cc - 2024 | Bel Air, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $53,526 |
| Horizons of Kent & Queen - 2023 | Chestertown, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $50,000 |
| Mountain Gateway Cc - Scholarships | Clifton, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $30,000 |
| Open Works - 2024 | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $16,500 |
| Heals Inc | Huntsville, AL | Unrestricted use by recipient | $3,109 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ccbc - 2024 | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $2,041,665 |
| Fiu - 2024 | Miami, FL | Unrestricted use by recipient | $1,900,000 |
| Washington College - 2024 | Chestertown, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $1,694,000 |
| Children's Home 2024 | Centreville, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $140,000 |
| Paul D Camp Cc - 2024 | Franklin, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $125,000 |
| Tidewater Boat - 2024 | Norfolk, VA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $120,000 |
| Hagerstown Cc - 2024 | Bel Air, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $107,662 |
| Nacce - 2023 - Added to Grant 2024 | Springfield, MA | Unrestricted use by recipient | $70,000 |
| Open Works - 2024 | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | $51,500 |
| Su Scholarship | Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | -$28,050 |
| Orp Farm Mgmt Tool | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted use by recipient | -$75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,710,642 | 35 |
| 2023 | $7,970,567 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512839349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-0568453
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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