About the Founder
Rob with Dr. Ben Carson at the
2003 National Philanthropy Day
Luncheon. Dr. Carson received
"Philanthropist of the Year" and
Rob received the "Shinning Star
Award for Philanthropy".
Robert W. Cradle is a native Baltimorian, husband and father with a passion
for building an exemplary life of Christian service to God and His community.  
Rob is also credited with honorary memberships in the Golden Key
International and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society's. He is also winner of
the Shinning Star Award for Philanthropy (A.F.P), Volunteer of the Year Award
(A.F.P.), Champion of Courage Award (WBFF), Innovative Project of the Year
(Volunteer Center of Anne Arundel County), featured as one of WTMD's
(Townson State University Radio) "GOOD People" and the Jefferson Award
for Community Service (American Institute for Public Service/WMAR).
Rob Cradle with Gifts for
Grooming apprentice,
Cecil Dawkins
Rob with
Kweisi Mfume
at a 2006 Fox
45 luncheon
receiving the  
Champions of
Courage Award

Listen to a 2005
interview on 1590 AM
Glen Burnie

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Rob with daughters
 Tameka Anderson
& Riley
Daughter, Riley &
Wife, Terri
Here is a photo of my greatest hero, Riley Cradle,
Sr. I loved my father more than anything else in
the world! I would like to dedicate every one of his
acts of kindness to his memory. My father was a
consistent, steady, dependable and kind
individual. I learned a great deal about
philanthropy from my father. He can never be
replaced. The photo and poem to the left is taken
from the 1998 edition of the Transparent
Resource Center of Maryland Guide. My father
donated his eyes so someone else who did not
have sight could regain their vision.

If he were only here now...he would say to me,..
"You know Robbie anything you want to do, you
know I'll help ya".

Riley Roger Cradle, Sr.
(1938 - 1997)
Rob as guest presenter at
University of Baltimore's Non-profit
Management Course
11/07
R.B.C.F. Founder, Robert W. Cradle

Great Memories!


Photo of my parents in the
early 70's.
Rob as guest presenter at
University of Baltimore's Non-profit
Management Course
11/07