When The Abell Foundation was inaugurated half a century ago, Chairman Harry C. Black and the founding board members set an agenda that allocated grants for schools, hospitals, and human service organizations reaching out to the disadvantaged in the Baltimore community and the region. Among the Foundation\'s investments are investments in companies that create jobs in Baltimore and promote various social objectives, such as increasing energy efficiency and producing alternative energy. It is difficult to fully understand an investment opportuity based on a phone call. If you have a funding proposal for a company located or willing to locate in Baltimore City, please send them an executive summary, and an email address where you can be reached. © Abell Venture Fund