Past Grants

Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance

In support of programs designed to integrate the arts into the core curricula at Maryland’s public schools.

Archdiocese of Baltimore

To provide scholarships enabling Baltimore City at-risk students to attend parochial schools in Baltimore City during the 2003-2004 school year, as part of a longitudinal study to compare academic achievement of students at parochial schools with the control group at public schools. By participating in this model program, the at-risk students are expected to benefit from smaller classes, one-on-one instruction, and a more structured educational setting.

Archdiocese of Baltimore

To help pay tuition at area parochial schools for children of families living in the Patterson Park community.

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Maryland

For support of the Baltimore City Education Reform Project, designed to ensure that schools serving disadvantaged students receive adequate and equitable funding.

Scenic Maryland, Inc.

Continued support for statewide scenic conservation efforts. The objectives of the program are to educate citizens about scenic conservation, serve as a local watchdog on billboard measures, and work in partnership with other conservation organizations to protect Maryland’s scenic beauty.