The Kenneth S Battye Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyLutherville, Maryland · EIN 52-1748587 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$54.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $95,969.
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
15% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $300,000 |
| Healthcare for the Homeless | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Thread | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $125,000 |
| Harford Family House | Aberdeen, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $110,000 |
| Save The Children | Fairfield, CT | to further the exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| The Loyola School | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Our Daily Bread | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy for Vision to Learn | Santa Monica, CA | To further the exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Franciscan Center | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| The Seed School | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $95,969 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $90,000 |
| Turnaround | Towson, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $90,000 |
| Paul's Place | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Dyslexia Tutoring Program | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $64,000 |
| Itineris Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Helping up Mission | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose | $52,220 |
| The ARC Northern Chesapeake Region | Aberdeen, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Sharebaby Inc | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| ORCH Kids Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Christopher Place Employment Academy | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $45,219 |
| The Samaritan Community | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Nick's Place | Beltsville, MD | to further the exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Horizon Day Camp | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Youth Empowered Society Drop in Center | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks for Homeless Kids | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Univ of MD St Joseph Medical Center | Towson, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Future Harvest | Cockeysville, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church resource Exchange | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Olney Theatre Center | Olney, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| MT Washington Pediatric Hospital | Baltimore, MD | to further the exempt purpose | $18,000 |
| SOZO Children | Birmingham, AL | To further the exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Maryland Opera (formally Lyric Opera House) | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Assoc of Baltimore Area Grantmakers | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $7,310 |
| Baltimore Women's Giving Circle | Baltimore, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $2,400 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose | $1,660 |
| B Foundation | Wilmington, DE | To further the exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Light House | Annapolis, MD | To further the exempt purpose | $225 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,268,003 | 39 |
| 2023 | $2,454,920 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101951
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1748587
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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