For 50 years, the Baltimore Community Foundation has been connecting people who are passionate about their city and purposeful in their philanthropy. This is giving by and for the people of Baltimore. BCF’s staff is deeply engaged in local communities to learn about effective, community-led solutions firsthand. These relationships inform our donor services, allowing us to spotlight the best ways to support our community and multiply impact. With BCF’s guidance, donors—individuals, families, businesses—discover meaningful giving, invest their funds wisely and contribute to the change taking hold in Baltimore. BCF amplifies our donors’ philanthropy with strategic grants, impact investments, special initiatives and advocacy to strengthen schools and neighborhoods, so that every child and family has the opportunity to thrive.