The Kahlert Foundation aims to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life and well-being of communities in Maryland and Utah. It concentrates on improving health care, education, youth programs, veteran organizations, and human services.
The grant program by the Kahlert Foundation focuses on improving organizational capacity to positively impact local communities in Maryland and Utah, particularly in the areas of health care, education, youth programs, veteran organizations, and human services. The foundation prioritizes grants that impact multiple areas of focus, highlighting collaborations like Outward Bound (youth & education) and Primary Children’s Hospital (health care & youth). Specific attention is given to health care, including support for hospitals, hospice care, free medical services for the uninsured, and research into significant diseases. Youth programs encompass education, after school activities, mentorship, and health care. In education, the foundation favors initiatives that support K-12 and higher education, with a preference for scholarships and STEM programs. Veteran support includes medical care, housing, and financial assistance, prioritizing the needs of veterans and their families. Human services grants aim to strengthen community health through support for food banks, housing, literacy, and wellness programs.