HOMICIDES DOWN 35% IN CITYMay 9, 2008
Murders in Baltimore City were at a 30-year low during the first four months of 2008. Read how you can help curb gun violence.
Learn More WILLIAM CAREY'S GIFT INSPIRES PHILANTHROPHY FOR BALTIMOREApril 29, 2008
Commentary by BCF President and CEO Thomas E. Wilcox
Learn More BCF BOARD CHANGESApril 9, 2008
Bank, Bell-McKoy, Heller and Wilson elected to board; Caplan named honorary trustee; Pinkard named trustee emeritus.
Learn More ENDOWMENT HONORS SANDLER, SUPPORTS CITY COLLEGE DEBATEApril 1, 2008
A new fund honoring Baltimore's beloved historian will support the City College Speech and Debate Team.
Learn More FUND AT BCF WILL BE SCHAEFER'S LIVING LEGACYMarch 24, 2008
Announcing the William Donald Schaefer Civic Fund at BCF, Senator Barbara Mikulski declared the endowment for neighborhoods to be "better than bronze" as a lasting legacy.
Learn More BCF SHOWS HOW TO BEAT POVERTYFebruary 26, 2008
Donors and other guests at BCFs Beat Poverty event learned about three promising strategies .
Learn More CONGRATULATIONS TO FALL 2007 YAR GranteesFebruary 20, 2008
Youth As Resources (YAR) grants support community organizing projects designed and led by young people working to address critical needs in their communities.
Learn More CITYS YOUTH GET A BOOSTFebruary 11, 2008
High-quality publicly-funded after-school programs are reaching more students than ever in Baltimore City.
Learn More BCF ON WJZ-TVFebruary 8, 2008
WJZ-TV recently profiled two of our scholarships.
Learn More ALONSO SEEKS TO "CHANGE DNA" OF CITY SCHOOLSDecember 18, 2007
Read the Sun article about the schools CEO's bold plan, and find out how you can contribute to his work.
Learn More BALTIMORE'S PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR PLAYS COMPLEX ROLENovember 27, 2007
Philanthropies provide leadership and funding to spark renewal in Baltimore, according to the Baltimore Sun
Learn More BCF SCHOLARSHIPS FEATURED ON COMCASTNovember 15, 2007
Hear BCF Senior Program Officer Danista Hunte talking about BCF scholarships on Comcast video on demand.
Learn More BCF DONOR SERVICES HIGHLIGHTED IN NY TIMESNovember 14, 2007
An article on community foundations' matchmaker role features BCF and one of its funds.
Learn More HIGH SCHOOL REFORM MARKS FIVE YEARS OF PROGRESSSeptember 26, 2007
A report on Baltimore's high school reform efforts reveals many students have benefited from smaller schools and the ability to choose their high school.
Learn More SUMMER READINGJuly 24, 2007
What Baltimore's philanthropic leaders are reading for fun and for insight.
Learn More FIND THE FUN IN BALTIMORE, HALF-PRICE!June 26, 2007
The Baltimore FunGuide
Learn More BCF HELPS FUND IMPORTANT SOCIAL PROJECTJune 20, 2007
A number of BCF funds have provided support to Power Inside, an organization on the forefront of helping prostitutes find help, not jail time.
Learn More BCF AWARDS 48 SCHOLARSHIPSJune 18, 2007
Students from Baltimore and across Central Maryland will receive $62,200
Learn More N.Y. official to lead city schoolsJune 14, 2007
Troubled system is getting 'the best,' board chairman says
Learn More Mayor Dixon Starts Work Week off with a RideMay 14, 2007
The waterfront promenade welcomes bicyclists.
Learn More BCF Announces Environment Path GrantsMay 2, 2007
More than $55,000 awarded for environmental programs and services to preserve, promote and restore
Learn More Business in Baltimore Looks GoodApril 26, 2007
The Financial Times ranks the Greater Baltimore region as one of the top 10 areas of the future.
Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Announces Fund for Youth GrantsApril 3, 2007
More than $121,000 awarded for programs and services to enhance and improve lives of children and young adults
Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Names Cass, Gamble and Simms to BoardMarch 27, 2007
Cohen, Hrabowski, Zamoiski Retire; Named Honorary Trustees
Learn More BCF Scholarship Deadline Extended Until March 15March 9, 2007
The scholarship deadline has been extended until March 15.
Learn More Mayor Announces "Cleaner Baltimore" InitiativeMarch 9, 2007
BCF will partner with the City of Baltimore in a broad initiative to clean up the city.
Learn More Understanding Housing AffordabilityFebruary 27, 2007
A recent informational forum hosted by BCF on the inclusionary housing legislation before the City Council explored the complexities of the legislation and of the issues it aims to address.
Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Announces Human Services GrantsFebruary 20, 2007
Grant awards reflect BCFs commitment to health care access.
Learn More Downtown GrowthJanuary 31, 2007
A report by the Downtown Partnership finds that Downtown Baltimore is poised for a substantial housing and job growth spurt over the next five years.
Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Announces March Deadline for Neighborhood Grants ProgramJanuary 23, 2007
Two Workshops Planned for Applicants
Learn More Baltimore's Hometown Sporting Goods Store Adds Thunder to Purple ReignJanuary 11, 2007
Learn More Congratulations to YAR GranteesJanuary 8, 2007
Learn More BCF Strengthens Community Through Arts and Culture GrantsJanuary 3, 2007
More than $200,00 has been awarded to help local arts organizations.
Learn More Making the most of your year-end givingDecember 20, 2006
Learn More BCF's Emergency Fund Makes Big Impact Through Small GrantsDecember 14, 2006
For many area residents, encountering a crisis or emergency, no matter how slight, can significantly impact their life.
Learn More Choose a gift that keeps on giving.December 8, 2006
Donor-advised funds make the perfect gift.
Learn More BMore Fund Announces 2006 AwardeesDecember 1, 2006
Giving circle members and friends gathered at the Creative Alliance to honor the three 2006 awardees.
Learn More Unique Community History Project Debuts Saturday, December 2November 30, 2006
Visitors will tune to 87.7 FM to hear neighborhood stories in Station North.
Learn More "Buy Local" Campaign Aims to Keep Dollars in CommunityNovember 30, 2006
The Chesapeake Sustainable Business Alliance with support from the Bonsal Family Fund at BCF has launched a buy local campaign to promote buying from independent, locally owned businesses.
Learn More TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVERNovember 15, 2006
Learn More Lindsay Davenport Joins All-Star Line Up for the Mercantile Tennis ChallengeOctober 30, 2006
An all-star cast of the greatest names in tennis returns to Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena on December 6, 2006.
Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Demonstrates Commitment to Education Through Recent Grant AwardsOctober 18, 2006
Grants totaling more than $120,000 aim to increase the number of students and adult learners who are prepared to enter a competitive workforce in the 21st century.
Learn More Faith, Family and Philanthropy to be Explored at October 25 EventOctober 17, 2006
Hosted by THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation, the event promises a conversation with distinguished leaders and philanthropists, who will share how their faiths' values influence their time, talent and treasure.
Learn More Five Years, Fifty Thousand Jobs: Acting Now On Regional TransportationOctober 13, 2006
The Base Realignment and Closure process opens a unique opportunity to reshape our region's transportation system, argues a new report from the Goldseker Foundation
Learn More BCF support for neighborhoods shows in recent grantsSeptember 28, 2006
Grants totaling $121,338 aim to strengthen communities in Baltimore City and Baltimore County
Learn More Congratulations to YAR Grantees and GraduatesAugust 29, 2006
Learn More Pension reform act might have you giving cashAugust 24, 2006
Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Establishes New Plan for Human Services Funding, Announces Grants and Names Program OfficerAugust 8, 2006
Learn More Kathryn J. Crecelius Joins Baltimore Community Foundation Investment CommitteeAugust 1, 2006
Learn More Penn-Mar now offers charitable gift annuities thanks to partnership with BCFJuly 27, 2006
A growing number of nonprofit organizations are securing their futures with endowment funds at BCF and the ability to offer CGAs.
Learn More Baltimore Community Foundation Appoints Kelley McGeehan to be Major Gifts OfficerJuly 18, 2006
Learn More Be like Warren BuffettJuly 10, 2006
Learn More National Expert to Speak on City ParksMay 25, 2006
Parks play a vital role in engaging youth to value and protect city's natural resources.
Learn More Jamie W. Caplis Elected to Board of Baltimore Estate Planning CouncilMay 1, 2006
Learn More BCF Recognized by Council on FoundationsApril 24, 2006
The Baltimore Community Foundation has been recognized for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
Learn More BCF speaks upApril 7, 2006
The viewpoint of BCF and two other local philanthropies which have invested in city high school reform is presented in this opinion piece from the Baltimore Sun.
Learn More New Libraries for Two City SchoolsApril 5, 2006
Under the leadership of two dedicated volunteers, and with support from the Library Fund at BCF, two beautifully renovated and completely restocked elementary school libraries will be formally rededicated this week.
Learn More Bob Kent Elected Chairman of BCFMarch 31, 2006
BCF announces the election of new officers of its board of trustees.
Learn More Flipping in city down 77%March 25, 2006
Good news for neighborhoods and for home buyers.
Learn More A New DesignMarch 24, 2006
BCF launches redesigned website.
Learn More Baltimore's downtown now an easier sellFebruary 27, 2006
More jobs, housing and retailers come to Baltimore.
Learn More Neighborhoods First: TAG Project Provides School SuppliesFebruary 14, 2006
Learn More New loan fund helps homeowners and new buyers to renovate & revitalize their homesJanuary 3, 2006
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