Approved Baltimore City Employees Gift Waivers

Page last updated on 9/12/2024

All solicitation requests, approvals, denials, and reports filed under Board Regulation R 06.26.1 of the Ethics Law are public records and are available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours. Below, you may review current charitable/governmental gift solicitation waivers and past waivers that ended recently. 

NOTE: If you wish to review any reports or documents related to the waivers, please contact Ethics Board staff.

Learn more about Gift Solicitation Waivers here →

Active Gift Solicitation Waivers

BeneficiarySponsoring AgencyPeriod of SolicitationClick to WatchClick to Download
Annual Civil Rights Breakfast and Civil Rights WeekOffice of Equity and Civil Rights1/11/2023 - 12/31/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
KABOOM! 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace InequityDepartment of Recreation and Parks1/11/2023 - 9/30/2027Board Discussion / AmendmentApplicationApproval Letter
Baltimore Ravens Boys & Girls Club at Hilton Recreation CenterDepartment of Recreation and Parks2/15/2023 - 12/31/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
New American CommunitiesMayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs5/10/2023 - 12/31/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Balt. Immigrant Community FundMayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs5/10/2023 - 12/31/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Charm City LiveDepartment of Recreation and Parks8/9/2023 - 8/20/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Connect 2 Success/Squeegee Collaborative Programming.Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement’1/10/2024 - 12/31/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
BMORE BeautifulEnvironmental Control Board2/14/2024 - 1/1/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Youth Summer Collaborative: Summer Field TripsOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen2/14/2024 - 8/30/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Cookies and CaboosesDepartment of Recreation and Parks3/13/2024 - 12/31/2027Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Charm City LightsDepartment of Recreation and Parks3/13/2024 - 12/31/2027Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Birds, Bourbon, and BaconDepartment of Recreation and Parks3/13//2024 -7/1/2027Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Charm City Wellness ExpoDepartment of Recreation and Parks3/13/2024 - 10/31/2027Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Rainbow RunDepartment of Recreation and Parks3/13/2024 - 9/1/2027Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Fête ChampêtreDepartment of Recreation and Parks3/13/2024 - 11/1/2027Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
MOCFS Back to School Pep RallyMayor's Office of Children and Family Success4/10/2024 - 8/31/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
LGBTQ AffairsLGBTQ Affairs4/10/2024 - 5/10/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
MOED Programs 2024Mayor's Office of Employment Development4/10/2024 - 12/31/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Key Bridge Emergency ResponseMayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs4/10/2024 - 3/27/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse ResponseMayor's Office4/10/2024 - 4/1/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2024 Procurement ConferenceMayor's Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy and Development 5/8/2024 - 1/1/2026Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
AFRAM FestivalDepartment of Recreation and Parks6/12/2024 - 6/1/2027Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
H.P. Rawlings ConservatoryDepartment of Recreation and Parks6/12/2024 - 6/12/2025Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
City Council President Transition Office of Councilmember Zeke Cohen8/14/2024 - 12/9/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Baltimore City Veterans Day ParadeMayor's Office8/14/2024 - 11/30/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Infrastructure SummitMayor's Office of Infrastructure Development8/14/2024 - 12/31/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter

Waivers Granted under Section 6-26(b)(2)(ii)

BeneficiarySponsoring AgencyDate of ApprovalClick to WatchClick to Download
Hilton Recreation CenterDepartment of Recreation & Parks5/13/2021Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Rops & Gray, LLP, Pro-Bono ServicesLaw Department12/14/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter

Waivers for Workplace Campaigns (R 06.26.2)

BeneficiarySponsoring AgencyDate of ApprovalClick to WatchClick to Download
Helping Up Mission & Project PLASEComptroller's Office2/15/2023Board Discussion & Approval Application

Past Gift Solicitation Waivers

NOTE: Gift solicitation waiver applications approved prior to 2020 are available upon request. Please contact Ethics Board staff if you would like to review documents not available online.

BeneficiarySponsoring AgencyPeriod of SolicitationClick to WatchClick to Download
Food Fund for Port WorkersOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen4/10/2024 - 8/9/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Peer Navigators Program at Enoch Pratt Free LibraryOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen8/9/2023 - 6/30/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Nurse Family Partnership Home Visiting ProgramBaltimore City Health Department - Maternal & Infant 5/8/2024 - 6/1/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
LEE Public Policy FellowOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen8/9/2023 - 6/1/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor's AFRAM FestivalDepartment of Recreation and Parks2/9/2022 - 6/1/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
H. P. Rawlings ConservatoryDepartment of Recreation and Parks4/6/2022 - 3/9/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Journey Home BaltimoreMayor's Office of Homeless Services7/13/2022 - 2/28/2024Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor's Toys for TotsMayor's Office11/8/2023 - 12/30/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
City Council President Nick J. Mosby’s Third Annual
Holiday Toy Drive		Office of City Council President10/11/2023 - 12/31/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Connect 2 Success/ Squeegee Collaborative ProgrammingMayor's Office of African American Male Engagement9/13/2023 - 12/31/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
MOED ProgramsMayor's Office of Employment Development3/8/2023 - 12/31/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2019 Sustainability Plan and Climate Action Plan UpdateDepartment of Planning, Office of Sustainability11/16/2022 - 12/31/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Veteran's Day ParadeMayor's Office4/12/2023 - 11/30/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Thanksgiving Meal GiveawayMayor's Office4/12/2023 - 11/30/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
MONSE Peace MobileMayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and EngagementPENDING BOE ENDORSEMENTBoard DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Splash PadOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen8/9/2023 - 10/1/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Emerging Technology Centers, venture of the BDCEmerging Technology Centers (ETC)5/12/2021 – 9/30/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Baltimore Development CorporationBaltimore Development Corporation10/12/2022 - 8/31/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Summer FridaysOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen5/10/2023 - 8/30/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)Mayor's Office of Cable and CommunicationsWaiver Rescinded on 8/28/2023Board Discussion / RescissionApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor's Back to School EventMayor's Office of Children and Family Success 8/9/2023 - 8/18/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor's Office of the AgingOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen9/14/2022 - 8/10/2023Board DiscussionApplication Approval Letter
B-360Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement9/14/2022 - 6/30/2023Board DiscussionApplication  Approval Letter
2022-23 Healing City Baltimore StaffingOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen6/15/2022 - 6/30/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2022-23 LEE Public Policy FellowOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen6/15/2022 - 6/1/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2022 Healing City Baltimore Events and 2023 Healing City Baltimore SummitOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen9/7/2022 - 5/1/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Peer Recovery Specialists in City AgenciesOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen9/7/2022 - 5/1/2023Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Experience CorpsOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen9/14/2022 - 8/10/2023 (waiver withdrawn 2/15/2023)Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Baltimore Immigrant Community FundMayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs8/10/2022 - 12/31/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
MOED ProgramsMayor's Office of Employment Development7/13/2022 - 12/31/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Second Annual Holiday Toy DriveOffice of the Council President5/11/2022 - 12/31/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Disconnected YouthMayor's Office of African American Male Engagement4/13/2022 - 12/31/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Baltimore Guaranteed Income PilotMayor's Office of Children & Family Success10/13/2021 - 12/31/2022Board Discussion / AmendmentApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor's Toys for Tots Collection / City Hall Tree LightingMayor's Office11/22/2022 - 12/30/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter 
Thanksgiving Meal GiveawayMayor's Office11/22/2022 - 11/30/2022Board DiscussionApplication Approval Letter
Civil Rights Breakfast and Civil Rights WeekOffice of Equity and Civil Rights9/14/2022 - 11/30/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Back to School Family Fun DayOffice of the Council President3/9/2022 - 9/3/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor's Back to School EventMayor's Office of Children & Family Success6/15/2022 - 9/1/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Dante Barksdale Memorial FundMayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement3/9/2022 - 9/1/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
City of Baltimore Development CorporationCity of Baltimore Development Corporation10/13/2021 - 8/31/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2019 Sustainability Plan ImplementationDepartment of Planning/Office of Sustainability3/10/2021 – 6/30/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2021-22 LEE Public Policy Fellowship - District 1Office of Councilmember Zeke Cohen5/12/2021 – 5/1/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2022 Healing City Baltimore SummitOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen10/13/2021 - 4/1/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Destiny's Dream ScholarshipOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen4/14/2021 – 3/31/2022Board Discussion / ExpansionApplicationApproval Letter
Trauma Informed Care TrainingsOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen4/14/2021 - 3/1/2022Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Comprehensive Bag Reduction Outreach Campaign Phase 2Department of Planning/Office of Sustainability2/10/2021 – 12/31/2021Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Healing City Baltimore 2021Office of Councilmember Zeke Cohen1/12/2021 – 12/31/2021Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
2021 Holiday Toy DriveOffice of the Council President10/27/2021 - 12/19/2021Board DiscussionApplicationApproval Letter
Closing the Digital DivideOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen11/10/2020 – 8/31/2021 ApplicationApproval Letter
City of Baltimore Development CorporationCity of Baltimore Development Corporation8/12/2020 – 8/31/2021 ApplicationApproval Letter
LEE Public Policy FellowOffice of Councilmember Cohen7/14/2020 - 6/1/2021 ApplicationApproval Letter
Baltimore’s Immigrant Community FundMayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA)5/13/2020 – 5/10/2021 ApplicationApproval Letter
Improving Food Access for the Immigrant CommunityOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen4/22/2020 – 4/30/2021 ApplicationApproval Letter
Comprehensive Bag Reduction Outreach CampaignDepartment of Planning/Office of Sustainability3/11/2020 – 2/28/2021 ApplicationApproval Letter
Destiny’s Dream ScholarshipOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen3/11/2020 – 2/28/2021  Approval Letter
COVID-19 Response EffortsMayor’s Office5/13/2020 – 12/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Artist/DistrictCouncilmember Ryan Dorsey, District 35/13/2020 – 12/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
YouthWorksMayor’s Office of Employment Development3/11/2020 – 12/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
College Signing DayMayor’s Office of Children & Family Success2/12/2020 – 12/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
MBK BaltimoreMayor’s Office of Children & Family Success2/12/2020 – 12/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Recreation and Parks ProgrammingBaltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP)2/12/2020 – 12/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Healing City BaltimoreOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen1/15/2020 – 12/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
GEDCOCouncilmember Bill Henry, District 44/22/2020 – 12/30/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Trauma Informed Training InitiativeOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen11/6/2019 – 11/1/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor’s Annual Back to School Pep RallyMayor’s Office2/13/2020 – 10/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor’s AFRAM FestivalMayor’s Office12/11/2019 – 8/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Our Victorious City Scholarship FunOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen10/2/2019 – 8/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success (Squeegee Alternative Plan)Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success10/2/2019 – 6/30/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success (Youth Engagement Fund)Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success9/4/2019 – 6/30/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
City of Baltimore Development CorporationCity of Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC)9/4/2019 – 6/30/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Emerging Technology Centers, venture of the BDCEmerging Technology Centers (ETC)9/5/2018 – 6/30/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Leadership for Educational Equity Public Policy FellowsOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen8/7/2019 – 6/27/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Nurses at Mercy Hospital, UMMC Downtown, and UMMC MidtownCouncilmember Eric Costello4/22/2020 – 6/15/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Trauma Informed and Trauma Resilient Recreation Center InitiativeOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen7/3/2019 – 3/1/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Mayor’s Holiday Open HouseMayor’s Office11/20/2019 – 1/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
Neighborhood Association Fund – First DistrictOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen3/6/2019 – 1/31/2020 ApplicationApproval Letter
LEAD ExpansionOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen2/6/2019 – 12/31/2019 ApplicationApproval Letter
Baltimore Corps – First District City CouncilOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen2/6/2019 – 12/31/2019 ApplicationApproval Letter
Year-Round Youth Jobs InitiativeOffice of Councilmember Zeke Cohen2/6/2019 – 9/1/2019 ApplicationApproval Letter

Resources