Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation supports arts and culture, youth development and adult self-sufficiency in the Baltimore area of Maryland.
IP TAKE: This Baltimore-specific Blaustein funder accepts letters of inquiry, but grantseekers are advised to reach out to a program officer to discuss opportunities prior to submission. This funder tends to give to organizations that have a strong presence in the communities they serve.
PROFILE: The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation is a family foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. It remains active after the dissolution of the Louis & Henrietta Blaustein Foundation in 2001 and is one of several foundations that are part of the Blaustein Philanthropic Group. The Blaustein family originated from Lithuania, settled in Baltimore, founded the American Oil Company (Amoco) and is currently represented by three businesses: the American Trading and Production Corporation, Lord Baltimore Capital Corporation and Rosemore, Inc. The foundation aims to "improve the quality of life in Baltimore through educational opportunity, improved health care, and access to cultural programs.” It funds local efforts for arts and culture, youth development, health and adult education.
The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation’s arts and culture grants help local cultural organizations reach underserved youth and attract diverse audiences. The funder’s youth development grants fund efforts for improved recreation, after-school programs, leadership development, teen pregnancy prevention and other efforts to improve outcomes for youth. Health grants support select Baltimore community health organizations and health research on an invitation-only basis. Adult self-sufficiency grants fund programs for adult literacy, job training, parenting skills and ending domestic violence.
Grants range between about $10,000 and $125,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax filingsf or its grants database. Grantmaking focuses on Baltimore, Maryland. Past local grantees include Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City, Arts Education in Maryland Schools and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.
This foundation recommends reaching out to a program officer via the foundation’s contact form prior to submitting letters of inquiry. Letters are accepted on a rolling basis, but the foundation’s staff meets three times per year to review letters and proposals. Guidelines are available at the foundation’s application page. Direct general questions to the staff at info@blaufund.org or 410-347-7204.
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