The Kahlert Foundation has five main areas of focus: health care, education, youth programs, veteran organizations, and human services, mainly providing funding in the states of Maryland and Utah. Funding is intended to improve organizations' capacity to make a positive impact on the local communities and their citizens. Grants impacting multiple funding areas are especially appealing. Some examples are Outward Bound which impacts youth & education and Primary Children's Hospital which impacts health care and youth.
None is available.
Grants may be awarded for capital campaigns, special projects or programs, staffing, and general operations.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. Organizations must be rated by Guidestar with a strong preference for organization with at least a Silver Seal of Transparency. The Kahlert Foundation will look most favorably on those organizations with a Platinum Seal of Transparency. The Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that spend a high percentage of their funds on programs and service, not administration and fund raising.
Grants are for organizations serving the states of Maryland and surrounding areas, as well as Utah. In Maryland, the primary focus is in the geographic areas listed below:
New grantees are required to complete a Letter of Intent online prior to being considered for a grant. The review process for new grantees may take 90 days or more. Please take that into consideration when applying for a grant to allow sufficient time for this process prior to application deadlines.
Mid-Atlantic applications must submit their applications by January 15, May 1, or September 1, annually. Utah applicants must submit their applications by May 1, annually.
Award amounts vary by project size and scope.