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EDWARD ST JOHN FOUNDATION INC

BALTIMORE, MD 201397204 WWW.ESJFOUNDATION.ORG

The Edward St. John Foundation Inc. supports education and community development for disadvantaged groups, operating primarily in Maryland and other states, with a focus on educational initiatives.

Overview

About EDWARD ST JOHN FOUNDATION INC

The Edward St. John Foundation Inc., based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a philanthropic organization focused on supporting economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals, with a strong emphasis on education at all levels, from elementary to higher education. The foundation also invests in community and economic development and human services. With assets totaling $98,099, the foundation reported expenses of $502,447 and revenue of $475,000. It funds initiatives across various cities and states, including Maryland, Texas, and New York, among others. Key personnel include Lawrence Maykrantz as Chairman/Trustee, Sharon Akers as President/Trustee, Kellay St John as Vice President/Trustee, and Lori Rice as Treasurer/Trustee. The foundation's website is www.esjfoundation.org.

Focus Areas

Economically disadvantaged peopleLow-income peopleEducationElementary and secondary educationSecondary educationHigher educationCommunity and economic developmentHuman services- Less

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $98K
Total Awarded This Year $437K
Average Grant Size $5K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 19,689
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
WWW.ESJFOUNDATION.ORG
BALTIMORE, MD, US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$98,099

in 2024, compared to $125,546 in 2023

Annual Grants
$437,108

89 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$250,000ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICTTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE575 NORTH 100 EAST AMERICAN FORK, UT US2022
$200,000ALPINE SCHOOL DISTRICTTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE575 NORTH 100 EAST AMERICAN FORK, UT US2023
$100,000MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTERTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE601 LIGHT STREET BALTIMORE, MD US2022
$100,000MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTERTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE601 LIGHT STREET BALTIMORE, MD US2023
$100,000MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTERTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE601 LIGHT STREET BALTIMORE, MD US2024
$62,500UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE FOUNDATION INCTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE220 N ARCH ST 13TH FLOOR BALTIMORE, MD US2023
$62,500UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE800 WEST UNIVERSITY PARKWAY OREM, UT US2024
$50,000THE BOYS' LATIN SCHOOL OF MARYLANDTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE822 WEST LAKE AVENUE BALTIMORE, MD US2024
$25,250JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINETO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE3910 KESWICK ROAD BALTIMORE, MD US2024
$25,000LOYOLA BLAKEFIELDTO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE500 CHESTNUT AVENUE TOWSON, MD US2022
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
SA
SHARON AKERS
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE$600002022
SA
SHARON AKERS
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE$600002023
SA
SHARON AKERS
PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE$600002024
LM
LAWRENCE MAYKRANTZ
CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE$02022
KSJ
KELLAY ST JOHN
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE$02022
LR
LORI RICE
TREASURER/TRUSTEE$02022
LM
LAWRENCE MAYKRANTZ
CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE$02023
KSJ
KELLAY ST JOHN
VICE PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE$02023
LR
LORI RICE
TREASURER/TRUSTEE$02023
LM
LAWRENCE MAYKRANTZ
CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE$02024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025