The Benedictine Foundation

The Benedictine Foundation fosters relationships with people, foundations, 
and corporations by sharing Benedictine’s vital mission to inspire financial support.

Celebrating 60 years

One Gift, One Memory, One Smile at a Time.

For 60 years, people like you have been at the heart of our mission. As we celebrate a milestone anniversary, we are reminded that our work is rarely counted by the passage of time.

Our legacy is measured instead by the number of lives enriched by everything we have accomplished together. Your support and generosity make this possible.

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we reflect on those first students at Benedictine, and the Sisters who found their purpose in caring for and educating children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Today, Benedictine is a multi-functional education center serving over 200 individuals throughout their lifetime, and we need your support to assure the future of our mission.

Please consider giving to this year’s hallmark anniversary Annual Fund campaign. Your donation allows us to realize extraordinary progress in the care of all of those we serve, and we are so grateful.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Spring Gala

This year's Spring Gala “An Evening In Casablanca" is being held at the Trident Aircraft Hangar at the Easton Airport on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Gala is our hallmark fundraising event and has taken place since 1978. It is a time for members of the Benedictine community to applaud the people that make Benedictine special – the children and adults we serve, their families, the community, and our supporters.  We celebrate in the spirit of our three closely held values – hospitality, dignity of work and compassionate caring.  It’s a special evening of community and philanthropy and one we hope you will always remember! Click HERE for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

 

Birdies for Benedictine

For over 30 years, our annual Charity Golf Classic tournament has raised more than $1 million for innovative, comprehensive special education opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism.  This year's golf tournament will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023 at The Talbot Country Club in Easton, MD.

Chrome City Ride

A CAMPUS COVERED IN CHROME 

This year's event is on July 30,2023! Registration and sponsorship details to come soon! 

Our campus is the unusual home to Maryland’s largest classic car and motorcycle ride, the Chrome City Ride, an annual fundraising event that transforms a once functioning monastery into a chrome-covered campus. Since the inaugural ride in 2001, the event has paved the way for more than $1 million in funds raised to support the children and adults served here. 

DC / Baltimore Area Charity Golf

The 5th Annual DC Area Charity Golf Tournament, hosted by Thad Fletcher to benefit Benedictine, is set for Monday, June 12, 2023 at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville, MD.

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Foundation Info

CONTACT US

Phone: 410-634-2292
Fax: 410-634-1855
 

The Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization, federal identification number: 52-1479494.

The Benedictine Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and has achieved the Guidestar Gold Seal.

Foundation Staff

Claudia Nichols Cunningham

Chief Advancement Officer

410-634-2292
claudia.cunningham@benschool.org

Caroline Bauerle

Director of Development

410-634-2292
caroline.bauerle@benschool.org

Janine M. Lis 

Marketing and Communications Manager

410-634-2292
janine.lis@benschool.org

 

Ashley Downes

Advancement Services Coordinator and Database Administrator

410-634-2292
ashley.downes@benschool.org

 

Alison Lynch 

Development Specialist, Grants and Planned Giving

410-634-2292
alison.lynch@benschool.org