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Education

We believe Baltimore’s children and youth deserve equitable access to educational opportunities that allow them to thrive in careers and in life. We have a strong commitment to the City’s PreK-12 public education system and the nonprofit partners that support these students.

We support programs that:

  • Increase student literacy, numeracy, and overall academic achievement
  • Encourage the recruitment and development of high-quality teachers and school leaders
  • Promote quality and innovative models of in-school, after-school, and summer instruction
  • Increase family and community engagement
  • Facilitate successful transitions between high school and postsecondary and career opportunities
Program Officer: Joe Manko

Considering Applying?

Learn more about our eligibility and review criteria, and small and regular grants processes.

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Featured Work in Education

Photo courtesy of UMBC,

Case Study: UMBC Reach Together Tutoring Program

UMBC’s Reach Together Tutoring Program launched in 2021 with start-up funds from the Abell Foundation and has since provided 1,400 students with regular mathematics tutoring led by graduate and undergraduate students.

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Photo courtesy of The Baltimore Banner.

Abell Report: Later School Start Times for Adolescents in Baltimore City Public Schools

Everyone agrees that teens need more sleep. So why does school start so early? This report examines the research on school start times and the implications for students in Baltimore City.

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Photo courtesy of the University System of Maryland.

Case Study: University System of Maryland

The NEXUS project worked to identify best practices to support City Schools students at risk of dropping out of University System of Maryland institutions with the goal of positively impacting enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.

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Past Grants

Learn more about our grantees and their work to enhance the quality of life in Baltimore.
Filter our past grants by year or program area, or search by keyword.

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    Header photo courtesy of Urban Teachers Baltimore.