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Our Approach

The Goldseker Foundation invests in Baltimore’s people and institutions with strategic grants to independent and fiscally sponsored nonprofit organizations.

Though our grantmaking has evolved over time, we remain committed to core strategies that advance Baltimore’s social and economic health.

Core Strategy 1

Community Development

We provide essential operating support to Baltimore’s leading community development organizations—particularly those driving neighborhood revitalization.

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Core Strategy 2

Education

We support scholarships, schools, and systems-level change agents in Baltimore City.

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Core Strategy 3

Growth & Competitiveness

We invest in programs that attract talent, develop leadership, and expand opportunity. Increasingly, this includes work with the City’s vibrant and growing immigrant communities.

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Core Strategy 4

Capacity-Building

We strengthen the nonprofit sector with targeted support for organizational development.

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Our Grantees Are

Revitalizing Neighborhoods

With tens of thousands of vacant homes and lots across Baltimore, coordinated, community-based solutions are essential. With long-term Foundation support, grantees are leading neighborhood revitalization.

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Our Grantees Are

Improving Education

With nearly 80,000 students, Baltimore City is Maryland’s fifth-largest school district. Grantees are working to improve educational outcomes through school-based programs and system-wide reforms.

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Our Grantees Are

Organizing for Impact

Strong neighborhoods are built by residents who are informed, engaged, and empowered. Grantees are leading organizing efforts that grow community leadership and strengthen civic life.

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Our Grantees Are

Welcoming Newcomers

New Americans make up more than 10% of Baltimore’s population and are central to the City’s growth. Grantees are helping immigrant communities thrive through essential services and support.

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Other Investments

Beyond Grantmaking

In addition to grantmaking, the Foundation offers revolving loans to nonprofit developers, loan and lease guarantees for hard-to-finance projects, and program-related investments in catalytic initiatives. Recent examples include the Healthy Neighborhoods loan fund, Central Baltimore Future Fund, Hoen Lithograph redevelopment, and the Enolia apartments for Morgan State University students.

Frequently Asked Questions

For convenience, many of our most frequently asked questions are answered in our FAQ's.

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