Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc
The Mary Catherine Bunting Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1998 in Maryland. Based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, the foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that makes philanthropic contributions to preselected charitable organizations across multiple states and cities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$132.5M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.5M
+13.7% YoY
Grant Count
91
+111.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$82K
-46.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Religion (34% of giving)
- Social and Human Services (30% of giving)
- Education (14% of giving)
- Community Health
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to Catholic organizations and educational initiatives, with notable support for healthcare and charitable causes.
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Average Grant
amount: approximately $159,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's funding is concentrated primarily in Maryland, with 83% of grants staying within the state. Additional funding reaches across multiple states including:
- New York
- District of Columbia
- California
- Missouri
- Virginia
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
The foundation supports initiatives in cities including Annapolis, Baltimore, New York, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $124 million to $132.5 million (as of most recent filings)
Annual Activity:
- Total giving: $6.6 million to $7.5 million annually
- Annual revenue: $14.6 million to $17.7 million
- Annual expenses: approximately $6.8 million
Historical Growth: Total assets have grown significantly from $7.3 million in 2011 to over $124 million by 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $132,499,498 | $124,051,923 | $94,242,807 |
| Revenue | $20,966,606 | $17,361,565 | $14,613,537 |
| Expenses | $8,534,600 | $6,795,670 | $6,509,415 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,554,706 | $6,650,000 | $6,050,167 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,582,513 | $3,778,703 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $7,563,133 | $6,685,390 | $6,146,055 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors who serve without compensation. Board members include:
- Christopher L. Bunting
- Marc G. Bunting
- Geraldine Fialkowski
- Jack Bovaird
- Kevin D. Irwin Jr.
The foundation is managed by Bunting Management Group.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER L BUNTING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERALDINE FIALKOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK BOVAIRD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARC G BUNTING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN D IRWIN JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized for its significant philanthropic contributions. Mary Catherine Bunting, the namesake of the foundation, received Pax Christi USA's 2024 Teacher of Peace Award, recognizing her lifelong dedication to peacebuilding, social justice, and philanthropy.
MARY CATHERINE BUNTING FOUNDATION INC - GrantableThe foundation has provided substantial support to major healthcare initiatives, including the largest gift in Mercy Medical Center Baltimore's history to build a 20-story healthcare facility focused on women's health. The foundation also supports the Bunting Peace and Justice Speaker Series at Loyola University Maryland, which focuses on peacebuilding and social justice initiatives.
MARY CATHERINE BUNTING FOUNDATION INC - GrantableSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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