Baltimore Housing Nonprofit Faces Funding Freeze Amid Federal Investigation
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The North East Housing Initiative, a Baltimore housing nonprofit, received over $4 million in city and state funding between 2022 and 2025. However, both Baltimore City and Maryland state have stopped sending payments after a federal investigation began.
From foxbaltimore.com
Why it matters
The funding freeze stems from a federal investigation into missing financial disclosures and tax liens, which includes a civil asset forfeiture review concerning a cryptocurrency donation received in April 2025. The pause in funding prevents the nonprofit from finishing 11 pending housing projects.
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From foxbaltimore.com
Who's involved
- MarylandMaryland state provided $835,000 in tax dollars to the nonprofit between 2022 and 2024.
- BaltimoreBaltimore City provided over $3.25 million in taxpayer dollars to the nonprofit between 2023 and 2025.
- Baltimore City CouncilThe Baltimore City Council is part of the local government overseeing the nonprofit's funding.