Past Grants

Learning, Inc.

For support of The Learning Cooperative, a dropout recovery/academic credit program for Baltimore City at-risk middle school students.

KIPP Foundation

A planning grant for the KIPP Harbor Academy As a small, middle school model, KIPP is built on the philosophy of high expectations, student and family commitment, longer school hours, autonomous school leadership and focus on academic achievement. Students are expected to make a commitment to the fine and performing arts in after-school and Saturday morning programming.

Johns Hopkins University/Center for Social Organization of Schools

For the 2003-2004 evaluations of designated Abell-funded education initiatives.

Institute of Notre Dame

Toward an endowment to provide scholarships and financial aid.

The Ingenuity Project

In support of the 2003-2004 Ingenuity Project, an intensive math and science curriculum for more than 450 Baltimore City public elementary, middle and high school students, with emphasis on scientific research and preparation for national competitions.