BCF's mission focuses on enhancing the quality of life within the community by supporting programs that directly improve the educational, social, and economic outcomes of its residents. They place a significant emphasis on early childhood education, seeking to empower Baltimore City and County’s youngest learners and their families with a strong foundation for future success.
The grant program of the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund focuses on enriching the cultural life of metropolitan Baltimore by supporting a lively cultural environment, deepening civic connections through arts and culture, ensuring inclusivity and broad outreach, and sustaining a healthy cultural ecosystem. Specific objectives include offering funding to strengthen organizational and artistic practices, fostering sector cooperation, and promoting local artists. Funding priorities cover capacity building, innovative programming to engage new audiences, and promoting collaboration within the cultural community. The aim is also to provide small program grants for innovative projects by nonprofit organizations with smaller budgets and support strategic alliances that enhance the ability of organizations to operate effectively.