While Baltimore City has made considerable prog­ress in addressing violent crime, youth violence remains a pressing concern. Learn more about how our grantees are working to help young people thrive: abell.org/news-and-featu…

Our latest report examines potential racial bias in home appraisals in the Baltimore metro area. w/@ReinvestmentFund Read to learn more about this issue and ways to fix the problem: abell.org/publication/ra…

Getting a house appraised is a big step in the home buying/selling process, but how accurate are these appraisals? Sometimes, racial bias can influence the result in a harmful way. What does the research say about how this affects communities in Baltimore? tinyurl.com/39sk24yt

Recently, policymakers have been paying more attention to the trend of racial bias in home appraisals. To learn more about how this bias affects home valuations in the Baltimore area—and possible solutions—read our new report. abell.org/publication/ra…

Systematic bias often results in houses in majority-Black neighborhoods being valued at less than they’re actually worth. What does this mean for Baltimore, and what solutions are available? We explore these topics in our latest report. abell.org/publication/ra…

Our latest report examines the use of electronic monitoring a way to supervise pretrial clients in Maryland. w/Justice Policy Institute Read to learn more about improving electronic monitoring and other pretrial services: abell.org/publication/pr…

21 of 24 Maryland counties are using electronic monitoring as part of their pretrial supervision programs. But policy and practice vary significantly. What are best practices for electronic monitoring? abell.org/publication/pr…

Electronic monitoring may not be the most effective strategy to supervise justice-system involved people who are released pretrial. But it is a welcome alternative to jail time. What does the research say? Read our report to find out: abell.org/publication/pr…

To truly understand how effective electronic monitoring and other pretrial supervision programs are, we need better data. Read our report w/Justice Policy Institute to learn more about how to improve Maryland’s system: abell.org/publication/pr…

NEW: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s chief of staff, Fagan Harris, is leaving the administration for a gig heading Baltimore’s Abell Foundation. SCOOP from Lee Sanderlin with an assist from me: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

Gov. Wes Moore’s chief of staff, Fagan Harris, is leaving the administration to be the next president and CEO of Abell Foundation in Baltimore. thedailyrecord.com/2025/08/18/202…

On behalf of our Board of Trustees, we are proud to announce Fagan Harris as our next President and CEO.

The Abell Foundation has selected Fagan Harris, Gov. Wes Moore’s chief of staff, as its new president. The Abell Foundation plays a critical and multifaceted role: as a funder of nonprofits that address issues such as housing, education and public safety; as a think tank that

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available: abell.org/publication/20…

Thousands of people in this city remain dedicated to making a difference, through service and advocacy. We stand committed to helping them foster a Baltimore where everyone has the chance to thrive. Read more about our grantees: abell.org/publication/20…

In 2024, we invested $11.8 million in organizations that work to address the effects of Baltimore’s historic segregation, disinvestment, and persistent racial discrimination. Read more: abell.org/publication/20…

Mentorship through sports. Breathing new life into vacant homes. Saving homes from tax sale. Job training. Helping communities adapt to climate change. These are just some of the ways our grantees work to help our city thrive. Read more: abell.org/publication/20…