The Plank Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBrooklandville, Maryland · EIN 26-1300940 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KELLY DAYTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 2425 RYE STREET SUITE 3202, BALTIMORE MD 21230 |
| Phone | 4106245357 |
| Form and materials | SUBMITTING A LETTER OF REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
11% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Is Ahead Foundation Inc | College Park, MD | 2024 donation | $1,000,000 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Terrapin club impact fund gift | $500,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center | Batlimore, MD | 2024 donation | $100,000 |
| Westlake Youth Athletic Association | Waldorf, MD | 2024 donation | $75,000 |
| Best Buddies International | Miami, FL | 2023 best buddies miami gala sponsorship | $21,800 |
| University of Maryland | College Park, MD | Donation of speaker system for football tunnel | $19,577 |
| Maplewood Athletic Association Inc | Bethesda, MD | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Glyndon Fire Department | Glyndon, MD | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
| Chestnut Ridge Fire Department | Owings Mills, MD | 2024 donation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,731,377 | 9 |
| 2023 | $830,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349102378
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1300940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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