The Center Club Foundation, Inc. (The Foundation) is a non-profit organization formed and organized pursuant to I.R.S. 501(c)3 regulations to support various charitable, community, educational, religious, and civic organizations, and to engage in activities that intend to benefit the general public of Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan area. The Foundation’s primary objectives for funding, support, and commitment include Workforce Development, and Job Training; Education; and Mentorship. The Foundation encourages the solicitation and acceptance of grants for purposes that will help achieve the mission, and goals of the Foundation.
The Foundation actively pursues funding in the form of grants or contributions that advance it purposes and overall mission from the following sources: individuals, partnerships, public and private charitable organizations, foundations, associations and groups, corporations, public and private businesses.
Acceptance of contributions, or in-kind contributions or services, which are consistent with the activities, policies, mission, and goals of the Foundation, must be approved by the Foundation Board of Directors. Any grants or contributions made by the Foundation, must be to a verified 501(c)3 organization and may require adequate reporting on the appropriate use of funds.
Workforce Development and Job Training
The Foundation supports organizations that have workforce development programs, including job training, apprenticeship opportunities and job readiness and placement within industries looking for skilled labor and office workers.
Education
The Foundation supports schools, and programs that enable students to achieve an education that will prepare them for life, and for finding employment. We consider supporting charter, religious or any other school that pursues excellence in education.
Mentorship
The Foundation is committed to supporting organizations and institutions that offer mentorship programs and teach how to mentor. The Foundation will consider partnering with a school, organization or institution looking for mentors for their mentorship programs. Members will be encouraged to donate their time and talent to these efforts.
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The Center Club Foundation History
The Center Club Foundation was formed in 2019 to support organizations throughout Baltimore that benefit the general public through community education and awareness; mentoring and leadership development; workforce development; and community enrichment and emergency relief.
Initially slated to be rolled out summer 2020, the Foundation was faced with immediate and pressing community needs brought on by the pandemic. The Center Club Emergency Relief Fund was created to provide:
- Hardship support for Center Club employees and other community partners in need
- Donations to community partners providing hands-on support
In 2023, The Foundation relaunched following inactivity due to the pandemic. Changes to The Board of Directors were made and their work began.
The Center Club Foundation Board of Directors
Mark Deering
President
Mark has over 35 years of commercial real estate experience. He specializes in corporate tenant representation. Mark’s expertise in structuring various transactions is a result of completing over 2,500 leases representing in excess of thirteen million square feet nationwide.
Bonnie Phipps
Treasurer
Julie Mercer
Director
Meghan Robinson
Director
Justin Shaw
Director
Greg Tucker
Director