The City of Baltimore recognizes the importance of the community-related services provided by non-profit organizations and the positive impact these services have on our community.  The City encourages the generosity of our employees and retirees by conducting an annual campaign that provides a convenient means by which they can make charitable contributions to organizations such as yours.  Collectively, our dollars make a strong impact on the community in which we live. 

Approximately $1.2 million was pledged to nearly 350 organizations during the 2007 campaign season.  During the campaign season, which occurs annually in the Fall, a directory is published that lists all participating organizations. City employees and retirees can only make their charitable contributions to the organizations listed in this directory.  To be considered for inclusion in this directory for the 2009/2010 campaigns, prospective organizations must register and all organizations participating in the 2008 campaign must reapply during the application period, which will begin February 1, 2009 - February 28, 2009.  You will not receive correspondence announcing the annual application period.  It will be your responsibility to download the application package from this website only during the application period.  Applications and supporting documentation will only be accepted during the application period. Hand delivered materials will be accepted between 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. during normal business days (the address will be included in the application package).

Please note that the Combined Charity Campaign application package is supported by Microsoft's Internet Explorer. The City of Baltimore can not guarantee that using other browsers will produce the same results. 

Prospective Applicants
If your organization is interested in being considered for inclusion as a participating agency for the 2009/2010 campaigns, you will be required to download the New Agency Application package, which will be posted on this website on February 1– 28, 2009.  In addition to submitting a completed application, prospective organizations must also submit the following during the application period:

• Copy of currently valid IRS letter designating organization as a 501(C)(3) agency.
• Copy of currently valid Articles of Incorporation, by‑laws if available, or other governing instrument.
• Copy of current operating budget signed by the Chief Executive Officer or other responsible person.
• List of the names and mailing addresses of all members of the organization's Board of Directors or other governing body.
• Signed copy of 2007 Internal Revenue Service Tax Form 990.  If your organization does not file a Form 990, you must submit a copy of the 2007 audited annual financial statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant, or the 2007 annual financial report approved by the Board of Directors or other governing body and signed and certified by the Chief Executive Officer or other responsible person.
• Copy of certificate or letter from the Maryland Secretary of State showing current registration, if applicable, as a charitable organization.  If your organization has a religious exemption, attach a copy of letter from the Maryland Secretary of State showing religious exemption. (Certain charitable organizations are exempt from registration with the Secretary of State.  Please contact the Secretary of State’s Office if you are unsure of your agency’s status.)

Participating Agencies
If your organization is participating in the 2008 campaign and would like to be considered for continued inclusion in the 2009/2010 campaigns, you will be required to download the Update Application package, which will be posted on this website on February 1– 28, 2009.  In addition to submitting a completed application, participating organizations must also submit the following during the application period:

• Signed copy of 2007 Internal Revenue Service Tax Form 990.  If your agency does not file a Form 990, you must submit a copy of the 2007 audited annual financial statement prepared by a Certified Public Accountant, or the 2007 annual financial report approved by the Board of Directors or other governing body and signed and certified by the Chief Executive Officer or other responsible person.
• Copy of certificate or letter from the Maryland Secretary of State showing current registration, if applicable.  If your organization has a religious exemption, attach a copy of letter from the Maryland Secretary of State showing religious exemption.  (Certain charitable organizations are exempt from registration with the Secretary of State.  Please contact the Secretary of State’s Office if you are unsure of your agency’s status.)

Thank you for your interest in the Combined Charity Campaign for Baltimore City, Maryland.  If you have any questions, please e-mail us at deptoffinance@baltimorecity.gov or contact Ms. Tammy Horton at 410-396-4951.