The Charles T Bauer Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 47-6309118 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.1M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$131.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Park Country School Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | General support | $600,000 |
| Living Classrooms | Baltimore, MD | General support | $547,750 |
| Boys Latin School of Maryland Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $313,750 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | Owings Mills, MD | General support | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Baltimore, MD | General support | $200,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Women's Wellness & Healthy Aging Program and general support | $200,000 |
| St Paul's School for Girls | Brooklandville, MD | General support | $200,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | General support | $200,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $180,000 |
| Keep Punching | Baltimore, MD | General support | $150,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $150,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General support | $150,000 |
| Art with a Heart Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $120,000 |
| Irvine Natural Science Center Inc | Owings Mills, MD | General support | $120,000 |
| Girls Charter School | Baltimore, MD | Little May Charter | $110,800 |
| Biotechnical Institutes of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Baltimore, MD | International Immunosuppression & Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Women's Wellness & Healthy Aging Program and general support | $100,000 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | General support | $100,000 |
| National Aquarium in Baltimore Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| NorthShore Holiday House | Huntington, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | Towson, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Rubicon Productions | Sparks Glencoe, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | General support | $90,000 |
| Cool Kids Campaign Foundation Inc | Towson, MD | General support | $80,000 |
| National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence | Baltimore, MD | General support | $70,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Cylburn Arboretum Friends Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care Inc | Hunt Valley, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Next One Up Foundation | Towson, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Pathfinders Inc | Cockeysville, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Pauls Place Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Second Chance Last Opportunity Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| The Family Tree Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Echo Hill Outdoor School | Worton, MD | General support | $22,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Baltimore, MD | International Immunosuppression & Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative | $20,000 |
| Pink Aid Inc | Westport, CT | General support | $20,000 |
| Pink Purse Program | Westport, CT | General support | $20,000 |
| Longboat Key Garden Club Inc | Longboat Key, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County | Annapolis, MD | General support | $14,400 |
| Roland Park Country School Inc | Baltimore, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| New Hour for Women & Children Li Inc | Brentwood, NY | General support | $8,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Baltimore, MD | International Immunosuppression & Transplant Skin Cancer Collaborative | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,121,700 | 46 |
| 2023 | $4,883,550 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349105516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6309118
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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