BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST

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The Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily supports initiatives in Maryland and New York, having distributed a total of $659.9K in grants to 20 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR SEVENTEEN INDEPENDENT MEMBER SCHOOLS, RECRUITS AND SUPPORTS THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS ACADEMICALLY AMBITIOUS, AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED FROM THE BALTIMORE AREA. ONCE STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED, B.E.S.T. POSITIONS THEM FOR SUCCESS THROUGH ACADEMIC PREPARATION, CHARACTER AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Leadership development
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GILMAN SCHOOL INCORPORATED
$501.2K
8%
ROLAND PARK COUNTRY SCHOOL INC
$500.1K
8%

MARYVALE PREPARATORY SCHOOL
$477.8K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$30.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST?
No. BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST give?
BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST make each year?
In 2024, BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $660 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include GILMAN SCHOOL INCORPORATED, ROLAND PARK COUNTRY SCHOOL INC, and MARYVALE PREPARATORY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST?
BALTIMORE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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