Private foundation · Baltimore, MD

Constance and Carl Ferris Charitable

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Typical grant size
$5K – $25K – $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
27
Repeat grantees
21
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesTHERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
ContactCONSTANCE CARL FERRIS CHARITABLE · 4105375458
MaterialsMUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN APPLICATION TO THE CHARITABLE OPERATING FOUNDATION FOR CONSIDERATION.
RestrictionsTHERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Paul R Alford
PRESIDENT/TREASURER
John C Poulton
VP/SECRETARY
Constance F Meyer
PRESIDENT
Constance F Ferris
PRESIDENT

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
174
Total grants awarded
$4.4M
Total amount
$25K
Average grant
$55K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$423K
11 grants
2023
$433K
13 grants
2022
$442K
12 grants
2021
$457K
10 grants
2020
$645K
16 grants
2019
$361K
19 grants
2018
$354K
20 grants
2017
$338K
20 grants
2016
$333K
20 grants
2015
$329K
17 grants
2014
$298K
16 grants

Top recipients

16 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$580K
16 grants · NY · ≈ likely match
$500K
8 grants · PA · ≈ likely match
$400K
10 grants · NY · ≈ likely match
$288K
11 grants · MD · ✓ Exact match
$285K
5 grants · MD · ≈ likely match
$225K
Wesley Chapel
9 grants · MD
$210K
Umd Kidney Research Endowment
4 grants · MD
$200K
8 grants · MD · ≈ likely match
$182K
St Paul's Parish - Kent
7 grants · MD
$160K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Umd - 3d Printing Program
3D PRINTING PROGRAM
MD · TY 2024
$50K
Habitat for Humanity County
WEST GROVE DEVELOPMENT
PA · TY 2024
$50K
Washington College
SCHOLARSHIPS
MD · TY 2024
$50K
Cornell University
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
NY · TY 2024
$50K
University of Maryland Medical System
STOLER CENTER FOR ADVANCE
MD · TY 2024
$50K
Upper Shore Aging Inc
GENERAL
MD · TY 2024
$41K
Olean General Hospital Foundation
CARDIAC EQUIPMENT
NY · TY 2024
$32K
The Community Food Pantry
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
MD · TY 2024
$25K
St Paul S Parish Kent
GENERAL
MD · TY 2024
$25K
Rebuilding Together Kent County Md
GENERAL
MD · TY 2024
$25K
Wesley Chapel
CRISIS MINISTRY FUND
MD · TY 2024
$25K
Umd - 3d Printing Program
3D PRINTING PROGRAM
MD · TY 2023
$50K
Umd Chester River Health Foundation
COURTYARD RENOVATION
MD · TY 2023
$50K
Habitat for Humanity County
WEST GROVE DEVELOPMENT
PA · TY 2023
$50K
University of Maryland Medical System
STOLER CENTER FOR ADVANCE
MD · TY 2023
$50K
Washington College
SCHOLARSHIPS
MD · TY 2023
$50K
Olean General Hospital Foundation
CARDIAC EQUIPMENT
NY · TY 2023
$32K
Cornell University
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
NY · TY 2023
$25K
St Paul's Parish
GENERAL
MD · TY 2023
$25K
Cornell University
COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY
NY · TY 2023
$25K
Rebuilding Together Kent County Md
GENERAL
MD · TY 2023
$25K
Wesley Chapel
CRISIS MINISTRY FUND
MD · TY 2023
$25K
The Community Food Pantry
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
MD · TY 2023
$25K
Upper Shore Aging Inc
GENERAL
MD · TY 2023
$1K
Johns Hopkins University
YR2 OF 5 YR PLEDGE -
MD · TY 2022
$50K
Umd - 3d Printing Program
GENERAL
MD · TY 2022
$50K
University of Maryland Medical
GENERAL
MD · TY 2022
$50K
Washington College
SCHOLARSHIPS
MD · TY 2022
$50K
Cornell University
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
NY · TY 2022
$50K
Habitat for Humanity
6TH YEAR OF 6 YR PLEDGE
PA · TY 2022
$50K
Olean General Hospital Foundation
YR 3 OF 4 - PATIENT
NY · TY 2022
$32K
Wesley Chapel
CRISIS MINISTRY FUND
MD · TY 2022
$25K
The Community Food Pantry
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
MD · TY 2022
$25K
St Paul S Parish Kent
GENERAL
MD · TY 2022
$25K
Rebuilding Together Kent County Md
GENERAL
MD · TY 2022
$25K
Md School of the Blind
GENERAL
MD · TY 2022
$10K
The Community Food Pantry
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM
MD · TY 2021
$50K
Cornell University
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
NY · TY 2021
$50K
Johns Hopkins University
YR2 OF 5 YR PLEDGE -
MD · TY 2021
$50K
Habitat for Humanity
6TH YEAR OF 6 YR PLEDGE
PA · TY 2021
$50K
St Paul's Parish - Kent
GENERAL FUND
MD · TY 2021
$50K
Wesley Chapel
CRISIS MINISTRY FUND
MD · TY 2021
$50K
University of Maryland Baltimore Fdn
PROGRAM SUPPORT
MD · TY 2021
$50K
Washington College
SCHOLARSHIPS
MD · TY 2021
$50K
Olean General Hospital Foundation
YR 3 OF 4 - PATIENT
NY · TY 2021
$32K
Rebuilding Together Kent County Md
GENERAL
MD · TY 2021
$25K
Washington College
SCHOLARSHIPS
MD · TY 2020
$55K
Wesley Chapel
CRISIS MINISTRY FUND
MD · TY 2020
$50K
Johns Hopkins University
YR2 OF 5 YR PLEDGE -
MD · TY 2020
$50K
Rebuilding Together Kent County Md
GENERAL
MD · TY 2020
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.