The Band Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on assisting Catholic initiatives, improving the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families, and addressing health issues such as cystic fibrosis. The foundation also supports military and veteran families, builds homes for the poor, and raises awareness of educational challenges. It serves diverse populations, including low-income families, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The foundation's activities are primarily concentrated in the areas of health, education, and community support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with programs aligned to prior giving (Catholic ministries, faith-based parish initiatives, veterans services, pediatric health or related community services), ideally with an existing relationship or local connection in Maryland or to board members.
Good Fit
- • Religious/Catholic ministry or parish-based program seeking project support.
- • Veterans services, pediatric oncology supports, or housing/poverty-alleviation projects similar to prior grants.
- • Existing relationship, prior introduction, or local presence in Maryland where most dollars have gone.
- • Project budgets in the small-to-midsize grant range (roughly $5k–$40k).
Geography
Giving in the latest year reached four states, but dollars are heavily concentrated in Maryland (about 65% of amount and three-quarters of grants), indicating a regional/state-level footprint rather than a broad national program.
Recipient Variety
Twelve distinct recipients were funded in 2023 across faith, health, veterans, and poverty-alleviation causes; the mix shows moderate variety for a small private foundation, though dollars are concentrated among a handful of larger grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of some new recipients exists (three new grantees in 2023), but the foundation explicitly reports it only funds preselected applicants and no public application/contact route was found, so entry for unfamiliar applicants appears unlikely without invitation or strong introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
