Johns Hopkins University/Center for Social Organization of Schools
$25,135 / 2003 / Education
For the 2003-2004 evaluations of designated Abell-funded education initiatives.
KIPP Foundation
$10,000 / 2003 / Education
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.
Koinonia Baptist Church
$5,000 / 2003 / Health and Human Services
For support of Project Safe Haven, an after-school program for children in the South Charles Village, East Baltimore and Baltimore/Midway communities.
League of Women Voters of Maryland, Inc.
$5,000 / 2003 / Community Development
In support of the Symposium on Gambling, a forum to debate the issues associated with the development and operation of slot machines in Maryland.
Learning, Inc.
$20,000 / 2003 / Education
For support of The Learning Cooperative, a dropout recovery/academic credit program for Baltimore City at-risk middle school students.