List of Funds
 

The Community Foundation currently has over $45 million in assets under management, held in 600+ funds. Funds are established by individuals, families, civic organizations, and businesses to benefit the charities of their choice, including scholarship programs, health care providers, human service agencies, educational institutions, arts organizations, houses of worship, animal welfare and environmental initiatives, recreational activities, and community projects.

Funds are listed alphabetically.  To donate to a specific fund, use the letters below to guide you to the fund, then click the donate button:
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20 FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS

What is your field of interest?  What cause or causes are you passionate about?  How can you make a difference?

If you are looking for a way to make the most of your charitable giving in areas that are of interest to you, then consider one of our 20 Field of Interest Funds.  Donating to a Field of Interest Fund allows for even greater impact to be made for individuals and organizations in need because your gift will be added to the larger resource of a Field of Interest Fund of your choice.

Field of Interest Funds provide additional grant monies to support education, health and human services, community enhancement, and special interests ranging from environmental initiatives to historic preservation and animal care.

Your gift to a Field of Interest Fund is greatly appreciated.   Together we can create positive and lasting change in our community – change that is for good, forever, for Frederick County.

Gifts to 20 Field of Interest funds are accepted to start or grow any of these funds.

Education
Undergraduate Scholarships Field of Interest Fund Scholarships for post-secondary education based on financial need

Graduate Scholarships Field of Interest Fund Scholarships for graduate studies leading to Masters, PhDs and professional degrees, certificates, licensures, career ladder advances

Educational Enrichment Field of Interest Fund Scholarships for K-12 graders for after-school or special programs, lessons, camps, field trips, study-abroad programs

Job Training and Skills Development Field of Interest Fund Quality workforce development

Merit Scholarship Field of Interest Fund Scholarships based solely on academic excellence, not on financial need

Health and Human Services
Health Care Field of Interest Fund Health-care and health-related initiatives; scholarships

Human Services Field of Interest Fund Aid to individuals in mental, financial, physical need or to organizations serving them

Persons with Disabilities Field of Interest Fund Aid to those with developmental/physical disabilities

Elder/Senior Care Field of Interest Fund Programs/initiatives for those age 60+

Youth Field of Interest Fund Support for organizations offering children/youth aid and enrichment programs

Community Enhancement
Recreation Field of Interest Fund Play areas, sporting events, festivals, teams/leagues

Parks Field of Interest Fund Public parks enhancements

Performing Arts Field of Interest Fund Dance, musical, theatrical, live performances; organizations and individual lessons

Visual Arts Field of Interest Fund Art, sculpture, photography exhibits/training; organizations and individual lessons

Enhancing Agriculture Field of Interest Fund Support for careers in agriculture

Special Interests
Animal Care Field of Interest Fund Pet care, wildlife support/rescue

Nonprofit Support Field of Interest Fund Nonprofit infrastructure/capacity building

Transportation Field of Interest Fund Aid for transportation concerns of needy/disabled/elderly

Environmental Preservation Field of Interest Fund Protecting the environment, ecology initiatives

Historic Preservation Field of Interest Fund Preservation of the past—historic landmarks, structures, artifacts—for future generations

 


Funds are listed alphabetically.  To donate to a specific fund, use the letters below to guide you to the fund, then click the donate button:
A| B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M 
N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y |
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AARCH Fund Founded by the African American Resources: Cultural and Heritage Society (AARCH) to support the start-up activities of AARCH as it strives to identify, collect, preserve, exhibit, and disseminate the history and culture of African-Americans in Frederick County.

Adams Family Fund Founded by M. Richard Adams and M. Ann Adams in memory of Merhl and Evelyn Etzler Adams, Dorsey and Virginia Cramer Shipley, and Fred and Alice Cramer Miller as a donor-advised fund.

Administrative Fund  Founded by the Community Foundation's Board of Trustees for operational support.

Advocates for Homeless Families Endowment Fund  Founded by an anonymous donor for operational support.

AG-C.I.T.E. Fund (Agriculture Community Interactive Teaching Experience)
Founded by Kaitlyn, Ashley, David, and Katherine Fuss together with Robert and Susie Fogle promote agriculture for all ages in cooperation with The Great Frederick Fair, Inc.

Ag Complex Fund Founded by Catoctin Soil Conservation District and Frederick Soil Conservation District for the development, construction and maintenance of the Ag Complex. 

All Saints' Episcopal Church Maintenance Fund  Founded by Nancy N. Franck to support  maintenance and renovation.

Alliance to the Frederick County Medical Society Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Alliance for scholarships for students in health related fields.

American Cancer Society Fund
  Founded with General Clair Wayne Shisler's bequest for Frederick County activities.

Frederick County Chapter - American Heart Association Endowment Fund  Founded by Donald C. Linton for educational and health services.

Suzanne Michel Anderson Fund for the Key Memorial Chapel Founded by family members for maintenance and enhancements of Key Memorial Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery

Derek Matthew Angel Scholarship Fund  Founded by Jon and Lindy Angel for scholarships, preferably information technology majors.

Arc of Frederick County Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Art Club of Frederick Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships.

Ashley Foundation Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships and grants providing support to teens diagnosed with cancer.

Rollins J. and Mary Marceline Atkinson Scholarship Fund  Founded by Vernon T. and Maralee Atkinson Jones in memory of Mrs. Jones' parents for scholarships for Frederick County residents, preferably journalism majors.

Christopher W. Ausherman Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family with memorial contributions for scholarships, preferably for construction management or engineering majors.

Ernest W. Ausherman Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family with memorial contributions for grants and scholarships to Frederick County nonprofits and residents.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ausherman Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Ausherman as an unrestricted fund.

Marvin E. Ausherman Charitable Fund  Founded by Mr. Ausherman as a donor-advised fund.

 
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BB&T Fund  Founded by BB&T's Board of Directors as a donor-advised fund.

BB&T Unrestricted Fund  Founded by BB&T's Board of Directors for grants.

BMK Architectural Scholarship Fund  Founded by BMK Architecture, PC for Frederick, Carroll or Washington County graduating seniors studying agriculture or a related design field.

H. George Baker Memorial Fund for Epilepsy Support  Founded by wife Elizabeth K. Baker for programs for persons with epilepsy.

Ballenger Creek Elementary School Fund Founded by Ballenger Creek Elementary School PTA upon Principal Larry Cassel's retirement for scholarships for students unable to afford fees for academic, athletic, and community activities.

Banner School Building Fund  Founded by its Board of Trustees to support building acquisition and renovations.

Banner School Endowment Fund Founded by its Board of Trustees with gifts from an anonymous donor, Mr. and Mrs. David Belcher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Terri Tucker, and gifts in honor of Mary Beach, for scholarships and other needs.

Bar Association of Frederick County Current Initiatives Fund  Founded by the Bar Association to support grants to nonprofits and scholarships to area students.

Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund  Founded by the Bar Association to ensure availability of competent legal representation for Frederick County residents regardless of their ability to pay.

Steve and PJ Barger Family Endowment Fund  Founded by the Bargers for grants and scholarships to Frederick County nonprofits and residents.

Gene, Evelyn and Ernest Barnhart Family Scholarship Fund Founded by William Eugene Barnhart for scholarships for Frederick County Public Schools graduates studying agriculture at University of Maryland.

Sam and Joan Barrick Fund  Founded by the Barricks as an unrestricted fund.

Samuel W. and Joan J. Barrick Fund Founded by the Barricks as a donor-advised fund.

George J. Barthel Scouting Fund  Founded by Mr. Barthel's estate provisions for boy and girl scouting in Frederick County.

Basford Family Fund Founded by Richard and Sue Basford for scholarships for Frederick County residents, preferably those pursuing technical or trades careers at Frederick Community College.

Audrey Pressler Bauman Scholarship Fund  Founded by husband Stephen R. Bauman for scholarships to Frederick or Walkersville High School graduates.

Beatty Cramer House Endowment Fund Founded by The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Maryland to support the maintenance and operation of the Beatty Cramer House by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation.

R. Perry and Ethel Beckley Fund Founded by Mrs. Beckley for scholarships and grants in Frederick County.

Believer's Club Fund Founded by Jeannine Milyard with her 2007 Wertheimer Fellow Award to assist children with special needs and their parents with support on special Club trips.

Beth Sholom Educational Endowment Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Stern in honor of Mr. Stern's parents, Herman and Minnie Stern, to support the Congregation's educational activities.

Glenn E. and Helen H. Biehl Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Biehl for scholarships for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College.

Big BrothersBig Sisters of Frederick County Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

The C. G. F. Francie Billotti-Wood Scholarship Fund  Founded by Sam and Mary Frances Billotti for scholarships to Middletown High School graduates pursuing a career in nonprofit work and those with a particular interest in the environment and organic living.

Mayor James F. Black Scholarship Fund  Founded by son Dr. Dennis E. Black for educational assistance for Thurmont's employees and their legal dependents.

Debbie Bostian Family and Community Involvement Grant Fund  Founded by The PTA Council of Frederick County, Inc for grants to PTAs to promote family and community involvement.

Peg and Orley Bourland Educational Assistance Fund for Glade Valley Founded by the Bourlands with their 2008 Wertheimer Fellow award to provide educational support to those served by Glade Valley Community Services in Walkersville.

Dr. Ulysses G. Bourne, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by daughter Dr. Blanche Bourne-Tyree for scholarships for students majoring in medicine or a related field.

Boy Scouting in Frederick County Region Fund  Founded by friends of Donald C. Linton, with an initial gift from Charles V. Main, to support the Boy Scouts of America activities in Frederick County. 

Bob and Elizabeth Boyer Scholarship Fund Founded by the Boyers for scholarships for Frederick or Washington County students pursuing careers in the helping professions, agriculture, or the ministry.

Don and Sharon Boyer Scholarship Fund Founded by Middletown High School alumni for scholarships for graduates of Middletown High School with preference given to those who have participated in Boys track and field and/or cross country.

Debbie Wolfe Bradley Scholarship Fund Founded by the Wolfe family for scholarships for Walkersville High School graduates pursuing a career in the theater arts.

Elizabeth J. Brady Charitable Fund Founded with Mrs. Brady's 2004 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for Frederick Rescue Mission, Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County, Salvation Army/ Frederick Corps, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County, and First
Baptist Church.

Joseph Donald Brewer Scholarship Fund Founded by parents Abigail Richon and William D. Brewer for scholarships for Urbana High School graduating seniors with dyslexia.

Warner L. "Mike" Brittain/Seneca Football Association Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Seneca Football Association for scholarships for Frederick High School graduating seniors attending a Maryland college or university, Shepherd University or Gettysburg Colleges.

Betty L. Brown Endowment Fund for St. John's Christian Preschool of Thurmont Founded by the Preschool's Board of Directors to honor Mrs. Brown by awarding scholarships and financial support.

Isaiah Charles Brown Memorial Fund Founded by his parents Ralph and Denise Hall Brown as a donor-advised fund.

Joseph F. Brown Scholarship Fund Founded by Joseph and Ann Brown for scholarships to Frederick County seniors, preferably Middletown High School graduates studying disciplines relating to land surveying

Kenneth and Lena Brown Fund Founded by the Browns as a donor-advised fund.

William H. and Marianne E. Browning Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by son William H. Browning, Jr. for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College.

J. Milton Brunk Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by son John D. Brunk as an unrestricted fund.

Brunswick Area Fund  Founded by the Honorable and Mrs. William Wenner to support Brunswick activities.

Brunswick Boy Scouts Troop 277 Fund Founded by Robert Ward with his 2007 Wertheimer Fellow Award to send Boy Scouts to camp and purchase materials for the Troop.

Brunswick Community Club House for Kids Fund Founded by Brunswick Community Club House for Kids, Inc. for operational support.

Brunswick Community Theater Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Theater for scholarships to Brunswick High School graduating seniors majoring in theater arts.

Brunswick Emergency Relief Fund Founded with Sandy Cox's 2005 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for operational support.

Brunswick Public Library Fund
  Founded by the Library's Board of Trustees for equipment during the next building expansion.

Margaret E. Brust Nursing Scholarship Fund  Founded by Charles and Bette Brust
to honor Charles' mother for scholarships for Frederick County students majoring in nursing.

Buckeystown United Methodist Church Endowment Fund  Founded by Roger F. Nicodemus for operational support.

Ken and Lynn Burdette Donor-Advised Fund Founded by the Burdettes as a donor-advised fund.

Richard R. Burgee Memorial Scholarship Fund for Trinity United Methodist Church Founded by the Church in Mr. Burgee's memory for scholarships to Church members pursuing a post-secondary or graduate education.

Dola Burkentine Nonprofit Marketing Fund  Founded by Ms. Burkentine for marketing efforts of Frederick County nonprofits.

Jeannie Bussard Center Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support

Mark and Susan Butt Saturday Mornings Fund  Founded by the Butts with sales proceeds of the first published run of Saturday Mornings for grants to Frederick County nonprofits serving children.

Ellie Byers Scholarship Fund Founded by Dola Burkentine and Beverly Shelton for scholarships for Frederick County students majoring in public relations, marketing and advertising.

Joseph D. Byrd Fund Founded through Mr. Byrd's estate provisions to support agricultural and healthcare organizations as well as need-based scholarships for students at Poolsville High School.

 
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C&O Canal Current Initiatives Fund Founded by a group of citizens to support short-term projects benefiting Frederick County's portion of the C&O Canal.

C&O Canal Current Initiatives/Catoctin Aqueduct Restoration Fund Founded by a group of citizens to restore, rebuild, commemorate, and maintain the Catoctin Aqueduct.  Catoctin Aqueduct Project

C&O Canal Current Initiatives/Historic Research Fund Founded by a group of citizens for educational research of Frederick County's portion of the C&O Canal.

C&O Canal Current Initiatives/Interpretive Wayside Fund Founded by a group of citizens to support the research, production and installation of interpretative waysides and educational instruments along Frederick County's portion of the C&O Canal.

C&O Canal Donor Restricted Projects Fund Founded by a group of citizens to create permanent funds for current and future initiatives benefiting Frederick County's portion of the C&O Canal.

C&O Canal Donor Restricted Projects/Andy and Jim Mackintosh Canal Run Point of Rocks Lockhouse Fund  Founded by Andy and Jim Mackintosh to maintain and enhance the Point of Rocks Lockhouse in The C&O Canal National Historical Park.

C&O Canal Endowment Fund for Frederick County Founded by a group of citizens to preserve and enhance Frederick County's portion of the C&O Canal.

Roberta Timmons Cannon Memorial Art Scholarship Fund Founded by an anonymous friend for scholarships for Frederick County graduating seniors studying the visual arts.

Capitol Vein and Laser Center’s Health Professions Scholarship Fund Founded by Capital Vein and Laser Center for Frederick County residents pursuing medical, nursing, and/or related medical disciplines.

Marion D. and Alice E. Carmack Endowment Fund  Founded by the Carmacks as a donor-advised fund.

Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Fund  Founded by her family for grants to organizations helping people with a terminal illness, preferably those with neurofibromatosis.

Catoctin High School Sports Boosters Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to support Catoctin High School's athletic program.

Catoctin High School Youth Fund  Founded by Calvin Sayler for programs and scholarships for Catoctin High School students.

Catoctin Land Trust Endowment Fund  Founded with a gift from The U. Merle Thorpe Charitable Trust for operational support.

Catoctin Medical Center Scholarship Fund Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships for Catoctin High School graduates and others who live in the school's service area to study in the medical/health field.

Brandon T. Chesnik Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family for scholarships for Walkersville High School alumni and enrichment activities for Hillcrest Elementary School students.

Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County Fund  Founded by the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners and the Child Advocacy Center for operational support.

Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center and Montevue Home Fund Founded by Charles F. Trunk III and Donald C. Linton to supplement patient care and enhance the lives of residents of both facilities.

Albert H. and Etta F. Cohen Charitable Gift Fund  Founded by the Cohens as a donor-advised fund.

Matthew E. Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. Earle Coleman for scholarships for Walkersville High School graduates, preferably those with learning disabilities.

William E. Colliver Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family for scholarships for Frederick County residents, preferably those enrolled at University of Maryland.

Community Emergency Assistance Fund  Founded by the Community Foundation with a gift from Guy Kelly for the Salvation Army's emergency services.

Community Foundation General Operational Fund  Founded by the Community Foundation for operational support.

Community Memorial Fund  Founded by the Community Foundation with memorial contributions for Albert M. Powell, Sr. as an unrestricted fund.

Community Service Fund of Evangelical Reformed Church  Founded by the Church for benevolence.

Converse Family Endowment Fund  Founded by Ruth Converse's estate provisions to support Frederick County Humane Society, Frederick County Landmarks Foundation, and Frederick Historic Preservation Commission.

Elmira B. Cook Endowment Fund for the Frederick Rescue Mission  Founded by Mrs. Cook for Frederick Rescue Mission.

Gordon M. and Teresa Warfield Cooley Charitable Gift Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Cooley as a donor-advised fund.

Cresap's Rifles Post 78, 29th Division Scholarship Fund  Founded by Cresap's Rifles Post 78, 29th Division and John H. Staley, Jr. for scholarships to descendants of current members in honor of Sgt. John H. Staley, Sr. and Capt. James Alfred Cutsail.

William E. Cross Family Educational Fund  Founded by Mr. Cross for scholarships for Frederick County students attending Mars Hill College.

Dr. J. Richard Crouse Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by John and Katie Fieselerfor scholarships for Frederick or Washington County graduating seniors studying dentistry, medicine or business at University of Maryland

Dan Crozier Music Trust Fund  Founded with proceeds from the Dan Crozier Music Trust to promote music appreciation, grants to musical organizations, concerts, and music scholarships

Clyde and Kitty Crum Family Fund  Founded by the Crums as a donor-advised fund.

Jody A. Crum Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by Brian L. Crum, Nicole Di’Angelo, Angela Duman, and Ricky Crum for Walkersville High School graduating seniors.

The C. Raymond and Helen Crum Memorial Fund for Chapel Lutheran Church Founded my Mildred Nicodemus in memory of her parents to support the general operations of the Church. 

 
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Frances R. Darner Scholarship Fund Founded by Merle L. Guyton and R. Rebecca Guyton for deserving students who have demonstrated a positive commitment to their community through volunteerism, extra-curricular activities and participation in character-building programs.

Thomas R. and Virginia T. Dashiell Memorial Fund  Founded by Mrs. Dashiell's charitable trust to support Frederick Memorial Hospital and Calvary United Methodist Church.

Sandra J. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by husband Dr. LeRoy T. Davis for scholarships, preferably to nursing majors.

Michael and Elizabeth Day Family Fund Founded by the Days as a donor-advised fund.

Daybreak Adult Daycare Center Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center Endowment Fund  Founded by The Frederick News-Post for operational support.

Captain John Ryan Dennison Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family for graduating scholar/athletes of Urbana or Linganore High Schools.

Derr Fund  Founded by Frederick County Landmarks Foundation with a contribution form Natelli Communities for historic preservation and scholarly research of Frederick County.

Disabled Citizens of Frederick County United Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships for Frederick County residents with disabilities.

George and Ruth Dredden Scholarship Fund Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Dredden to support Frederick County residents pursuing a post-secondary education at the setting of their choice.

Henry E. Droneburg, III Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family for scholarships for Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduates studying visual arts.

Don Doughty and Linda Moran Memorial Fund  Founded by Linda Moran for grants for therapeutic music and gardening programs that facilitate spiritual enhancement

Dudrow Scholarship Fund  Founded by Dorothy Dudrow and her children for Frederick County residents studying agriculture.

C. Lester and Dorothy Dudrow Fund  Founded by the Dudrows as an unrestricted fund.

Lester and Dorothy Dudrow Fund  Founded by the Dudrows as a donor-advised fund.

Dinah Duncan Memorial/Brunswick High School Bandboosters Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Bandboosters for scholarships to Brunswick High School graduating seniors who participated in marching band or color guard.

 
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Emmitsburg Area Fund  Founded by The Emmitsburg Area Business and Professional Association to provide financial support to charitable organizations serving the people of Emmitsburg, Maryland and/or to provide for scholarships.

Emmitsburg Lions Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Emmitsburg Lions Club and Elizabeth Prongas, with memorial contributions for Dr. Harry Prongas, for scholarships for Emmitsburg area graduating seniors.

Engelbrecht-DeGrange Scholarship Fund  Founded by Jacob Engelbrecht for scholarships for Frederick Community College graduates continuing at Hood College, with an interest in Frederick County history.

Stephen J. Eshman and George E. Randall Memorial Fund  Founded by Dr. James M. Steinberg,
Douglas F. Spingola and William F. Orr for grants for brain tumor research and assistance for patients with brain tumors.

Josephine Pearre Etchison Memorial Fund for the Maryland Room of the C. Burr Artz Library  Founded by cousins Eleanor Pearre Abbot and Nancy Pearre Lesure for the acquisition and preservation of materials on Maryland genealogy.

Norman W., Edna V. and Dorothy L. Etzler Family Fund Founded by Dorothy Etzler for grants for Frederick County nonprofits.

Dr. Warren R. Evans/Frederick County Physical Education Teachers Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Frederick County Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance for Frederick County residents pursuing a college degree in these disciplines.

Dr. David Everhart, Jr. and Marybell C. Everhart Charitable Fund Founded by Mrs. Everhart's estate provisions for the Church of the Transfiguration, located in Braddock Heights, Maryland.

 
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Donald and Lydia Falconer Scholarship Fund Founded by Donald Falconer's estate for scholarships for Frederick County students enrolled at a trade or technical school.

Families Plus! Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Walter P. Feaga Memorial Scholarship Fund at Frederick Community College  Founded by daughter Jean Feaga Baden for students studying business.

Mary Fifer Church of the Brethren Learning Center Scholarship Fund Founded by Mrs. Fifer for scholarships for students enrolled at the Center.

Austin Lewis Filby Memorial Fund Founded by Mr. Filby's estate, Frederick County Board of County Commissioners, and Frederick County Department of Aging to support the Department's bingo and birthday celebrations for those it serves.

Alden E. Fisher Fund  Founded by Mr. Fisher to support Frederick Memorial Hospital, Hood College and the Frederick YMCA.

Alden and Harriet Fisher Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Fishers for scholarships to Hood College.

Harriet K. Fisher Fund Founded through the Mrs. Fisher's estate to support the Community Foundation's activities.

Robert and Anne Fisher Scholarship Fund for St. John's Catholic Prep  Founded by
Mrs. Fisher for scholarships for Frederick County students to attend the School.

Rhema H. Fogle Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded through Ms. Fogle's bequest for emergency services provided by Salvation Army and American Red Cross.

Austin and Lillian Foland Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. Foland for Frederick High School graduates attending Frederick Community College.

Foland Family Scholarship Fund  Founded by Ronald and Edith Foland for scholarships for Frederick County residents studying the construction or building trades at Frederick Community College.

Lynn and Betty Follin Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Follins for scholarships for Brunswick High School graduating seniors.

Ford/Tolman Fund Founded by an anonymous donor as a donor-advised fund in memory of Franklin and Anna Tolman.

FoodPRO CORP Fund  Founded by FoodPRO CORP as a donor-advised fund.

Lewis and Clara Fraley Memorial Fund  Founded by Scott and Marie Elena Fraley in memory of his
parents for scholarships to Frederick County students and grants to Frederick County nonprofits.

Francis Scott Key Post #11/Clifford M. Yinger Children and Youth Fund  Founded by the American Legion with Mr. Yinger's bequest for children's programs and scholarships.

Nancy Nicodemus Franck Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Franck for scholarships for Frederick County high school graduates studying elementary education at Frederick Community College.

Franck/Greenwood Fund  Founded by Richard and Carol Ann Greenwood as a donor-advised fund. 

Frederick Area Ministerial Association Fund  Founded by the Association as a donor-advised fund.

Frederick Arts Council Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Frederick Arts Council Thelma Gross Music Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for music scholarships.

Frederick Brick Works, Inc. Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors as an unrestricted fund.

Frederick Chorale Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for the Chorale's activities.

Frederick Community Action Agency Endowment Fund  Founded by Austin F. Foland for Friends of Neighborhood Progress, Inc. to provide meals and food through the Frederick Community Action Agency.

Frederick Community College Graduate Scholarship Fund  Founded by Donald C. Linton for FCC graduates.

Frederick Community College Graduate Scholarship to Mount Saint Mary's University Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. W. Jerome Offutt for FCC graduates attending Mount Saint Mary's University.

Frederick Community College Student Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Routzahn for undergraduate scholarships.

Frederick Community Concert Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for students studying music.

Frederick County Agriculture Scholarship Fund Founded by  Frederick Jaycees for Frederick County residents studying agriculture.

Frederick County Agriculture Viability Fund Founded by the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of The Agriculture Business Council to promote and sustain Frederick County agriculture.

Frederick County AIDS/HIV Education and Services Endowment Fund  Founded by Roger F. Nicodemus to support AIDS/HIV programs.

Frederick County Art Association Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for art scholarships.

Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education Fund  Founded by the Frederick County Business Roundtable for Education for operational support in creating a robust, educated workforce for the future.

Frederick County Conservation Fund Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships to conservation majors and grants to nonprofits supporting conservation.

Frederick County Developers, Inc. Fund  Founded by Ernest W. Ausherman, George C. Stauffer and Norman Waltz as an unrestricted fund.

Frederick County Emergency Preparedness Fund Founded by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and Dr. John A. Vitarello to support the Sheriff's Office in preparation for acts of terrorism or other emergencies.

Frederick County 4-H Camp Center Fund  Founded by George C. Stauffer, G. Douglas Stauffer and Sharon Stauffer Barrick for camp activities.

Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program Fund  Founded by anonymous donors for operational and programming support.

Frederick County Health Care Coalition/Access Program Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to improve availability and accessibility to quality health care in Frederick County.

Frederick County High School Football 110% Scholarship Awards Founded by Birds of Prey, Ravens Nest #3 of Frederick County, MD, Inc. for scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have played football.

Frederick County Holstein Association Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for financial support for programs and activities benefiting youth interested in agriculture.

Frederick County Humane Society Fund Founded its Board of Directors for operational support.

Frederick County Landmarks Foundation Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Frederick County Public Libraries Capital Fund  Founded by its Board of Trustees for capital improvements and purchases.

Frederick County Public Libraries Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Trustees for operational support.

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Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives Fund  Founded by the Board of Education for short-term projects.

Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives/Career Development Fund  Founded with a gift from State Farm Insurance for Frederick County Public Schools' student career development activities.

Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives/Join the Band Fund  Founded by Frederick County Public Schools and Andy Carignan to purchase/rent instruments for students participating in music activities.

Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives/License Plates for Technology Fund Founded by Frederick County Public Schools to acquire and maintain school technology through the sales proceeds of license plates.

Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives/David A. Miller Fund  Founded by Mr. Miller  for grants and scholarships supporting career and technology education.

Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives/Spaceship Earth Fund  Founded by members of the Frederick County Public School's Earth and Space Science Laboratory for renovation and expansion.

Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives/Student Mechanical Trades Fund  Founded by Frederick County Mechanical Trades Association for mechanical trades education.

Frederick County Public Schools Current Initiatives/Student Construction Trades Fund  Founded by the Construction Trades Foundation for construction trades education.

Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects Fund  Founded by Frederick County Public Schools to provide financial support for ongoing initiatives/projects.

Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects Fund/Ruth Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded through Mrs. Gardner's bequest for Middletown High School graduating seniors, preferably business majors.

Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects /Sabillasville Elementary School Media and Student Activities Fund  Founded by Frederick County Public Schools for activity and enrichment programs at Sabillasville Elementary.

Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects/Student Mechanical Trades Scholarship Fund Founded by the Mechanical Trades Foundation for students pursuing careers in the mechanical trades.

Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects/Student Construction Trades Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Construction Trades Foundation for scholarships for students in the construction trades and for grants to attend competitions.

Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects/Urbana Foundation Scholarship Fund Founded by Natelli Communities for scholarships for Urbana High School graduates.

Frederick County Public Schools Donor Restricted Projects/Urbana High School Media Center Fund Founded by Barbara and Robert Marmet for materials for Urbana High School's Media Center.

Frederick County Public Schools Endowment Fund  Founded by the Board of Education with bequests from Frank Lewis and Grace Gaver for student enrichment programs.

Frederick County Retired School Personnel Association Scholarship Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships for students pursuing education careers.

Frederick County Retired School Personnel Association/Dr. Richard and Patricia Petre Scholarship Fund  Founded by Dr. and Mrs. Petre for scholarships for Frederick County residents pursuing a college degree in teacher education.  

Frederick County Workforce Services Fund Founded by Frederick County Workforce Services and Frederick County Board of County Commissioners for employment programs.

Frederick Elks Lodge #684 Youth Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for youth activities.

Frederick Giving Project Fund  Founded by The Frederick Giving Project to support its mission of making philanthropy accessible.

Frederick High School Centennial Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Frederick High School Scholarship Committee for its graduates.

Frederick Historic Sites Consortium Pass Through Fund  Founded by the Tourism Council of Frederick County to provide resources to promote Frederick County's historic places.

Frederick Jaycees Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors as a donor-advised fund.

Frederick Marathon/Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Fund  Founded by Eric Fairbanks, Rachel Ridgway, John Capoccia, and Paul Gorgol to support Frederick County nonprofits

Frederick Medical Foundation Fund  Founded by its Board of Trustees for medical scholarships, awards and equipment.

Frederick Memorial Hospital Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Main for hospital programs.

Frederick Mutual Insurance Company Donor-Advised Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors as a donor-advised fund.

Frederick Mutual Insurance Company Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors as an unrestricted fund.

Frederick Police Department Endowment Fund  Founded by the Community Foundation to honor retired Chief Charles V. Main for scholarships and services for Frederick Police Department families.

Frederick Rescue Mission Endowment Fund  Founded by an anonymous donor for operational support.

Frederick Symphony Orchestra Fund Founded by the Orchestra for operational support.

Frederick Woman's Civic Club Fund for the Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County Founded by the Frederick Woman's Civic Club, Inc. to benefit the Child Advocacy Center.

Fredericktowne Players Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Fredericktowne Players/Jeffrey W. Kight Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors in Mr. Kight's memory for students participating in its productions.

Friends of Baker Park Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to support Baker Park.

Friends of Catholic Education Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to support its mission.

Friends of Catholic Education Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to support The Friends of Catholic Education Trustee Scholarship, The Sisters of Notre Dame Scholarship, The Jesuit Scholarship, The Sisters of Visitation Scholarship, and The Sisters of Charity Scholarship.

Friends of Catholic Education School Maintenance Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for building maintenance at Mother Seton School, St. John's Catholic Prep, Frederick Academy of the Visitation, and St. Johns Regional School.

Friends of Citizens Care & Rehabilitation Center and Montevue Home Fund Founded by Charles F. Trunk III and Donald C. Linton to acquire equipment, landscaping, and other small capital purchases.

Friends of East Third Street Park Fund  Founded by a group of citizens to refurbish the park located at the corner of East Third and East Streets in Frederick.

Friends of Hospital Park at Trail Avenue Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for revitalization and ongoing development of Hospital Park at Trail Avenue.

Friends of Schifferstadt Fund  Founded by the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation for Schifferstadt's maintenance.

Friends of the Great Frederick Fair Fund  Founded by J.R. Ramsburg, Jr., for community grants, preferably for agriculture education and agriculture industry promotion in Frederick County.

Emory V. and Elizabeth R. Frye Scholarship Fund Founded by Mrs. Frye for scholarships for Brunswick High School graduates pursuing education careers.

Fund for Catholic Education/Kindergarten Through University Founded by Peter H. Plamondon, Sr., for grants to Frederick County Roman Catholic educational institutions and scholarships
for students attending those institutions.

Fundraising For 501(c) Organization Fund Founded by Fundraising 501(c), Inc. to support the activities of Frederick County nonprofit organizations. 

 
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Billy Gaines Athletic Excellence Fund  Founded by parents William and Kimberly Gaines for programs promoting social, spiritual and educational growth and scholarships to student/athletes.

Gale House, Inc. Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Robert E. Gearinger National Museum of Civil War Medicine Endowment Fund  Founded by Fredericktown Bank's Board of Directors and the Museum for operational support to honor Mr. Gearinger's activities with both organizations.

Bob and Pat Gehrke Scholarship Fund for College Prep  Founded by Training & Education Services Inc. for scholarships for Frederick County residents preparing for college admission or SAT/ACT tests.

George Wesley Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by wife Freda Gilbert for scholarships for Frederick County Public Schools graduates attending trade or technical schools.

Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital/Grants for Girls Fund Founded by Frances A. Randall to  support activities and camperships for Frederick County Girl Scouts.

Glade United Church of Christ Endowment Fund  Founded through a trust from the late Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Zimmerman.

Bess and Frank Gladhill Fund for The Community Foundation of Frederick County Founded by the Gladhills to support the Community Foundation’s operations.

Bess and Frank Gladhill Fund for Goodwill Industries Monocacy Valley, Inc. Founded by the Gladhills to support Goodwill’s programs to train persons with disabilities.

Franklin and Bess Gladhill Endowment Fund for Agriculture Education  Founded by the Gladhills to support agricultural education within Frederick County Public Schools.

Grace UCC Endowment Fund Founded with memorial contributions by its Board of Trustees for activities and capital needs.

Grace UCC/Austin and Lillian Foland Fund Founded by Mr. Foland for operational support.

Graceham Moravian Church Cemetery Fund  Founded by Calvin E. Sayler for the cemetery's maintenance.

Greater Frederick Advertising Federation Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for students studying communications and related fields.

C. Ray and Dorothy Barnhart Green Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Green for Catoctin High School graduates studying the arts, sciences, engineering, or business.

John and Ginny Greene Music Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Greenes for
Frederick County Public Schools graduates, preferably from Frederick High School, studying music or a related field.

James S. Grimes Fund Founded by Mr. Grimes as a donor-advised fund, with preference given to promoting agriculture.

Esther E. Grinage Scholarship Fund  Founded through Marguerite Quinn's bequest for scholarships, preferably to education majors.

"Judge" William B. Gross Endowment Fund  Founded by daughter Anne-Lynn Gross to support Frederick Rescue Mission.

Gloria M. "Stretch" Grossnickle Scholarship Fund  Founded by friend William H. Browning, Jr.
for scholarships awarded by the Harp Medical Center to Middletown Valley students pursuing careers in health-related fields.

Edward D. Grove, Sr. Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dawson Grove, Jr. and Susan Grove Skelly for Frederick County residents studying agriculture.

Erma Stull Grove Scholarship Fund Founded by Mrs. Grove for Frederick County graduating seniors majoring in mathematics or science.

James H. Grove, Jr. Family Scholarship Fund for Friends of Catholic Education  Founded by the Grove family for scholarships through Friends of Catholic Education.

Mary Posta Grove Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by Bernard L. Grove and his family for students to attend St. John's Catholic Prep.

Garland and Mary Guyton Memorial Fund Founded by son Daniel Coblentz Guyton to support Broadfording Christian Academy in Hagerstown.

Margaret and Robert Guyton Scholarship Fund Founded by the Guytons for scholarships for Frederick County residents, preferably Middletown High School graduating seniors attending a trade/technical school or entering a certificate program.

Merle L. and Ruth Rebecca Guyton Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Guytons for students who demonstrate their faith through good citizenship and services to others, preferably medical or law enforcement majors.

 
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Norine Haas Mental Health Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Mental Health Association of Frederick County to honor Mrs. Haas' tenure as CEO for students pursuing graduate studies in the mental health field.

Robert G. Haas Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by his parents Reverend and Mrs. Theodore Haasfor scholarships for Frederick High School graduating seniors.

Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County Fund Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support (www.frederickhabitat.org)

Hahn Transportation Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Windsor for scholarships for dependents of Hahn Transportation employees.

James R. Hahn Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by daughter Rebecca Hahn for students studying in the transportation field.

Hall-Buxton Educational Fund Founded by Chandra Dawn Buxton in honor of her father Arthur Brent Hall and her husband Roger's 70th birthday for scholarships for Urbana or Damascus High School graduates.

William D. Hammond Scholarship Fund  Founded by McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond and sons, Philip and William, Jr., in honor of Mr. Hammond's 50-year accounting career for scholarships to Frederick County residents, preferably accounting majors.

Aimée Belle Harper Scholarship Fund Founded by St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Utica, Maryland for scholarships for church members. 

Eleanor Harper Music Scholarship Fund  Founded by husband Robert Harper for scholarships for children with musical talents and an interest in performance.

John Franklin Harrison Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by parents Francis E. and Edwina L. Harrison for Linganore High School graduating seniors, preferably those attending a trade or technical school.

Charles E. Hartman Scholarship Fund  Founded by Jacques Demolay Commandery #4, Knights Templars, Frederick, Maryland for students studying construction trades at Frederick Community College.

Dr. Christopher M. Hassett Science Scholarship Fund for Saint John’s Catholic Prep  Founded by parents Maurice and Mary Hassett for scholarships for the School's graduates to study physical sciences.

Bill and Mary Haugh Charitable Fund Founded by the Haughs for Frederick County nonprofits serving residents experiencing personal loss from fire or other disasters or facing emergency situations and needing food, shelter, and clothing.

Jeffrey Hayek Memorial Fund  Founded by Brian and Robin Hayek to create and maintain a recreation league field on the campus of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Urbana.

Sue Hecht Heartly House Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Heartly House Building Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for capital projects.

Heartly House Children's Services Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees of the former Exchange Sponsored Child Abuse Prevention Effort for Heartly House's children services.

Health Fund for Frederick County Youth  Founded by Donald C. Linton for extraordinary and/or life-threatening medical needs of Frederick County children.

Elaine A. Heiberg Scholarship Fund for the Arts  Founded by Barbara O'N. Clary and Ms. Heiberg's other friends in honor of her 80th birthday for students studying the arts.

Stephen K. and Carole K. Heine Family Fund Founded by the Heines as a donor-advised fund.

D. Hunt and Joan Hendrickson Fund Founded by the Hendricksons as a donor-advised fund.

Joan Hendrickson Fund  Founded by Mrs. Hendrickson for grants to organizations that aid women and children in Frederick County.

Mary Mason Hendrickson Memorial Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hendrickson, II in memory of Mr. Hendrickson's mother for children's programs.

Michael David Hendrix Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Linda Agar-Hendrix for scholarships to Urbana High School or Glenelg Country School graduates, preferably studying information technology, the sciences, music, or the arts.

Bonnie Kitchen Hinkle Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by husband Darl W. Hinkle and daughter Cynthia Hinkle Pickett for scholarships, preferably for Middletown High School graduates pursuing a nursing degree.

Historic Sites Consortium Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Historical Society of Frederick County Collections Acquisition Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to purchase substantial and meaningful objects and/or collections with historical significance to Frederick County.

Historical Society of Frederick County Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Historical Society of Frederick County Facilities Preservation Fund  Founded its Board of Directors for capital improvements and maintenance of its facilities.

Charles W. Hoff, III and Margaret O. Hoff Family Fund for the Betterment of Frederick County, Maryland Founded by the Hoffs as a donor-advised fund.

Pearl Hoffman, Robert William Main and William S. Berry, Sr. Memorial Fund Founded to support Heartly House.

Robert J. Hogan Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Monocacy Aquatic Club (MAC) for scholarships for college-bound graduating seniors who have participated at least two years with MAC.

Charles and Teresa Hoke Endowment Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Hoke to support United Way of Frederick County and Homewood at Crumland Farms. 

Hulda E. Holter Scholarship Fund Founded by Mrs. Holter for scholarships for Brunswick or Middletown High Schools graduates pursuing a nursing degree.

Holy Family Catholic Community Fund  Founded with Mary Michael Crewe Judge's bequest for a church liturgical fund.

Homewood Foundation Fund  Founded by its Board of Trustees for operational support.

Hood College Endowment Fund Founded with Phebe Zimmerman's bequest for operational support.

Ellis and Lillian Hood Family Endowment Fund  Founded by the Hood's for grants to nonprofits and scholarships to Frederick County residents.

Betty Markey Hooper Scholarship Fund Founded by children Robert Hooper and Elizabeth Stauffer for scholarships to Walkersville High School graduating seniors, preferably strong B students attending Hood College.

Robert G. Hooper Family Fund  Founded by Mr. Hooper as a donor-advised fund.

Sharon I. Hooper Fund For Children  Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. U. Mehrl Hooper for programs serving families with children who are coping with catastrophic illness.

U. Mehrl and Margaret T. Hooper Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Hooper for scholarships for Frederick County residents attending a trade or technical school.

U. Mehrl, Margaret T., and Sharon I. Hooper Fund Founded by Margaret Hooper for nonprofits serving Frederick County residents under the age of 18.

Mayor Jim Hoover's Emmitsburg Scholarship Fund Founded by Mayor Hoover and wife Diana for students residing in Emmitsburg

Hope Alive Fund Founded by Marlene England's 2006 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for operational support.

Russell Z. and Virginia T. Horman Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Horman for scholarships to Frederick County residents.

Hospice of Frederick County Endowment Fund  Founded by Dr. P. Gregory Rausch for operational support.

James W. Houck Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Houck for scholarships for Brunswick or Warren County High Schools graduating seniors, preferably pursuing a career in the automotive industry.

J. Wilmer "Pete" and Margaret Holter House Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Houses' heirs for scholarships for Middletown High School graduates studying agriculture or a related field.

Housing Authority of the City of Frederick Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Housing Authority for scholarships for public housing residents.

Louise Cunningham Howard Memorial Fund Founded by daughters Bonita Yingling, Suzan Geppi, Patricia Shipley, and Karen Shultz as a donor-advised fund.

Dr. Lawrence C. Hoyer Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Phyllis Hoyer for scholarships for Frederick County residents who attended Frederick Community College and are continuing at a four-year college or university.

Jacob W. Hubble Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by parents Sara and Barry Hubble for scholarship to graduates of Linganore High School or Linganore High School at Oakdale.

J. Richard and Margaret A. Hudson Endowment Fund for Frederick Memorial Hospital's Emergency Services  Founded by the Hudsons for emergency services at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

William Hurwitz Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hurwitz in memory of Mr. Hurwitz's father as a donor-advised fund.
 

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Vince and Guelda Imirie Fund Founded by Mrs. Imirie to support the Community Foundation, The Norine Haas Mental Health Scholarship, Frederick Memorial Hospital, Mental Health Association of Frederick County, Kline Hospice House, and Glade United Church of Christ. 

Immersion Active - Elder Hero Fund Founded by Immersion Active, Inc. for programs and initiatives that support older adults. 

Isabella Grace Endowment in Support of Hospice of Frederick County  Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mattivi for Hospice's perinatal loss programs. 
 

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Nicholas B. Jarvis Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by parents Darren and Mary Jarvis for scholarships to Frederick, Urbana, or Tuscarora High Schools graduating seniors studying forestry, agriculture, land management, veterinary medicine, marine biology, early childhood education, sports medicine, history and science.

Jefferson School Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to support the school's endeavors.

Father Jordan Scholarship Fund for St. John's Catholic Prep  Founded by St. John's Catholic Prep for scholarships for incoming freshman from Saint John's Regional School demonstrating outstanding community service and who are related to an alumnus of the high school.

 
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Candace Gove Kakel Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by mother Mary Gove for scholarships for Linganore High School graduates.

Charles E. Keller, III Accounting Scholarship Fund  Founded by the partners of the former Keller Bruner, now RSM McGladrey, in honor of Mr. Keller's dedication to the accounting profession for  accounting majors in their junior or senior year of college.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Kelly Fund  Founded by the Kellys as an unrestricted fund.

Robert E. Kelly Memorial Fund  Founded with proceeds from the Robert E. Kelly Memorial Foundation, Inc. as a donor-advised fund, with preference given to ocean-related environmental causes.

Jeanne L. Kemp Fund for Students with Dyslexia  Founded by Nancy and Casper Cline in honor of Mrs. Cline's mother for scholarships for Frederick County students with dyslexia and educators training to teach students with dyslexia.

William H. and Jeanne L. Kemp Fund  Founded by Mrs. Kemp to support The Jeanne L. Kemp Fund for Students with Dyslexia.

Bertha J. Kennedy Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by husband Marvin E. Kennedy, Sr. for Frederick County Historic Sites Consortium.

Jeffrey W. Kight Scholarship Fund  Founded by Roger F. Nicodemus for scholarships for Frederick County residents, preferably those interested in theater.

Kirkpatrick/Legore Family Fund  Founded by Judith A. Kirkpatrick as a donor-advised fund.

Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick Fund Founded by The Club for its charitable activities, particularly among Frederick County's children and senior citizens.

Knights of Columbus Colonel Thomas F. George Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Thomas F. George, II for scholarships for students attending St. John's Catholic Prep.

Knights of Columbus Father Michael J. McGivney Scholarship Fund  Founded by Knights of Columbus Bishop McNamara Council #1622 in honor of the Knight's founder for scholarships for students to attend Catholic Schools.

Korean War Veterans Chapter 142 Scholarship Fund Founded by the Veterans for scholarships to students who are direct bloodline descendants of those who served in the U.S. military and who are eligible for Korean War Veterans Association membership.

 
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Lisa A. Orndorff Lajewski Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by husband Daniel J. Lajewski for scholarships, preferably for graduates of Brunswick High School or members of All Saints' Episcopal Church.

Lander Community Association Fund  Founded by the Lander Community Association to enhance life in Lander and its surrounding area.

Peter Anthony Lapera Memorial Scholarship Fund for The Jefferson School Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Lapera for scholarships to students who have attended or are attending The Jefferson School.

Robert P. Lapointe Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by wife Catherine Lapointe as a donor-advised fund.

Christine LaRoi Memorial Fund  Founded by parents Michael and Sheryl LaRoi for scholarships for Urbana High School graduates, preferably performing arts majors.

Edgar and Mildred Larson Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Larsons for Frederick Community College students, preferably those with learning disabilities.

Laughlin Family Fund Founded by The Dr. Henry P. and M. Page Durkee Laughlin Foundation, Inc. for Advocates for Homeless Families, Albright College, American Society of Psychoanalytic Physicians, Community Foundation, Montgomery County Medical Society, Washington College, United Way of Frederick County, Mental Health Association of Frederick County, Hospice of Frederick County, Heartly House, Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick, and Frederick County Food Bank.

James and Melinda Lautenberger Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Lautenbergers for Frederick County residents pursuing careers in accounting, health care or one of the physical sciences. 

Marvin and Bonnie Laws Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Laws for Walkersville High School graduates attending Frederick Community College.

Ron Layman Scout Camp Fund Founded by James B. MacGillivray in Mr. Layman's honor  to improve the Walkersville Watershed Property to build a camp for youth programs.

Leader Dogs for the Blind Fund  Founded by Edith Carmack for operational support.

Richard T. Lebherz Endowment Fund   Founded by Mr. Lebherz's estate to purchase materials for C. Burr Artz Library's Maryland Room.

William O. Lee, Jr. and Family Endowment Fund Founded with Mr. Lee's 2003 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for preserving Frederick County African-American history and awarding scholarships to City of Frederick graduates.

Jack V. Leishear Endowment Fund Founded by Mr. Leishear as a donor-advised fund.

Clayton Lenhart Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by Walkersville FFA Alumni Association in Mr. Lenharts memory for alumni who are studying agricultural sciences or a related field.

Ralph and Annabelle Lenhart Scholarship Fund Founded by Mrs. Lenhart for scholarships to Frederick County residents studying the building trades.

Liberty Elementary Community School Partnership Endowment Fund  Founded by Liberty Elementary's PTA for reading and media materials.

Light Family Fund  Founded by Gregory Light and his children Zachary and Hannah as a donor advised fund. 

Linganore High School Alumni Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Alumni Association for college scholarships.

Alan Linton, Jr. Scholarship Fund  Founded by his parents, A. Patrick Linton and Sharon L. Linton, for full-time students residing in Frederick County majoring in finance or economics.

Don Linton Family Fund  Founded by Mr. Linton as an unrestricted fund.

Donald C. Linton Fund  Founded by Mr. Linton as a donor-advised fund.

M. Rebecca Linton Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Linton for scholarships for Frederick Community College students studying business and interested in golf.

Patrick and Sharon Linton Family Pass Through Fund  Founded by the Lintons as a donor-advised fund.

Joseph B. and Dorothy R. Long Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. Long for Frederick High School or Brunswick High School graduates to attend a college/university or trade/technical school.

Davey Long and Mike Compton Memorial Fund Founded Gene Long with his 2009 Wertheimer Fellow Award to award scholarships and grants.

Sandra E. Long Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Frederick County 250th Anniversary Steering Committee for scholarships for Frederick County residents studying political science or history at Frederick Community College, Hood College and/or Mount Saint Mary's University.

 
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Charles Thomas and Mary Ellen Main Scholarship Fund  Founded through Mrs. Main's bequest for college scholarships.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Main Fund  Founded by the Mains as an unrestricted fund.

Charles V. and Louise D. Main Endowment Fund Founded through Mr. Main's bequest as an unrestricted fund with special consideration given to grants for Calvary United Methodist Church projects.

Charles V. and Louise D. Main Fund for Community Foundation, YMCA and Calvary United
Methodist Church
  Founded through Mr. Main's estate provisions for operational support.

Charles V. Main/Presidents Fund for the Jeanne Bussard Center  Founded by the Center's Board of Directors for operational support.

Chief Charles V. Main Scholarship Fund  Founded by friends and family of the late Chief Main to honor his 90th birthday for Frederick County students majoring in criminal justice.

James W. Main Educational Fund  Founded through Mr. Main's bequest for scholarships for Brunswick High School scholar/athletes.

John J. Markell Memorial Art Contest Fund  Founded by the Historical Society of Frederick County to implement the John J. Markell Memorial Art Contest.

Mary Alice and Richard E. Markey Scholarship Fund  Founded by friends and family to honor the memories of Richard and his mother Mary Alice by providing scholarships for students studying preschool or elementary education or art at a Maryland college.

Markey/Hooper Fund for The Child Advocacy Center of Frederick County Founded Richard Markey's 2004 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award for operational support for the Center.

Marmet Family Fund  Founded by Barbara D. Marmet for scholarships to Frederick
County students and grants to Frederick County nonprofits.

David G. Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family and Frederick Aviation, Inc., for students pursuing a career in the aviation industry.

Dr. Rex R. and Ann Martin Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Martins for scholarships for Frederick High School graduates studying at Hood College.

Maryland FFA Foundation Endowment Fund  Founded by Bess and Frank Gladhill and Clyde and Kitty Crum for operational support.

Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund Founded by Master Farmers, De Walt Willard, C. Rodman Myers, Frank Gladhill and Mehrle Ramsburg for students pursuing a career in agriculture.

Maryland Retired School Personnel Association Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships for education majors and for programs benefiting MRSPA members and the general public.

Maryland Sign Association Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Association for scholarships to its members, their employees and dependents. 

Millard "Mick" Mastrino Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Melvin Danner for scholarships to Frederick County residents, preferably Frederick High School graduates, members of The Evangelical Lutheran Church or United Steam Fire Engine Company, or applicants interested in the culinary arts.

McCardell Family Scholarship Fund  Founded by Adrian L. McCardell, Jr. and Robert C. McCardell for scholarships for Hood College or Washington and Lee University.

Nathan G. McDaniel Fund for The Animal Welfare League of Frederick County Founded by Animal Welfare League of Frederick County for operational support.

Dr. Gerry McGreevy Scholarship Fund  Founded by his wife Joyce McGreevy and family for scholarships for Bishop Walsh High School graduates to attend Mount Saint Mary's University.

McSherry Family/Woodsboro Bank Scholarship Fund Founded by Woodsboro Bank to honor James McSherry’s 49 years of bank service for tuition assistance to Saint John Regional School students.

Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by Rick Meagher and family for scholarships to area students affected by cancer.

Mental Health Association of Frederick County Fund Founded by its Board of Directors to fund programs of the organization.

George M. and Gloria E. Merriman Scholarship Fund for Brunswick High School Founded by The Merriman Family Foundation for Brunswick High baseball or softball athletes to attend college.

Frederick J. Metheny Memorial Endowment Fund Founded by wife H. Arlene Metheny for American Heart Association activities in Frederick County.

Middletown Community Fund Founded by Natelli Communities for the recreational, cultural and social needs of Middletown residents.

Middletown Community Fund for the Arts and Activities Council Founded by Linda Adams and Cynthia Corcoran to support Middletown Arts and Activities Council. 

Middletown Community Fund for Middletown Valley I-70 Football League Founded by Linda Adams and David Falcinelli for Middletown Valley I-70 Football League activities.

Elinor Miller Scholarship Fund for Banner School  Founded by its Board of Directors for student financial aid.

Robert and Ann Miller Family Fund  Founded by Mrs. Miller as a donor-advised fund.

Robert and Ardeth Moler Family Fund Founded by the Molers as a donor-advised fund.

Monocacy Foundation Developmental Disabilities/Doris Remsberg Fund Founded by brother Tommy Dorsey and the Monocacy Foundation for grants to those with developmental disabilities.

Charlotte A. Moran Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by Ms. Moran with life insurance to support activities at the discretion of the Community Foundation's Board of Trustees.

Morgan-Keller, Inc., Endowment Fund  Founded by Morgan-Keller as a donor-advised fund.

Mary Ann Moschel Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Robert Moschel with the Frederick County Association of Counseling and Development for Frederick County graduating seniors majoring in counseling, psychology, education, or human services.

Robert and Winifred Mount Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Mount for scholarships
for Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduates majoring in education or nursing.

Mount Hope Cemetery Maintenance Fund  Founded by its Board of Trustees for ongoing preservation.

John C. and Elaine H. Munson Fund Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Munson as a donor-advised fund.

Dianne C. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Frederick County Builder's Association for college scholarships.

Ryan Patrick Murray Memorial Fund  Founded by parents Steven P. and Mary Rebecca Murray for grants to youth, high school and college baseball programs, and scholarships to Frederick County graduating seniors who participated in a varsity baseball program.

Tyler Dane Murray Scholarship Fund Founded by parents Wayson and Renee Murray for Urbana High School graduating seniors pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited trade school, certificate program, college or university.

Jessica Lee Murphy Memorial Fund  Founded by parents Don and Sue Murphy and brother Brad Murphy for grants and scholarships to Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating seniors who are student/athletes with a safe driving record.

Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund  Founded by parents Pamela Meehan and Donald Muse for scholarships for Governor Thomas Johnson High School scholar/athletes and grants for the performing arts.

Music for All Students Endowment Fund  Founded by the Frederick Department of Special Events and the Frederick County Public Schools for musical instruments for interested students.

Charles F. and Helen A. Myers Endowment Fund  Founded by Mr. Myers to support the Catoctin High School Youth Fund and Shriner's Hospital.

C. Rodman and M. Jean Ogle Myers Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Myers for grants for agricultural based organizations.

Margaret E. Myers Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by Ms. Myers' estate provisions for Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ and Historical Society of Frederick County.

 
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Anthony M. Natelli Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Natelli Communities for scholarships to Urbana High School graduates exhibiting dedication to volunteerism.

Margaret and Wayne Neely Fund of the Rotary Club of Frederick, Maryland
  Founded by Mrs. Neely to support Paul Harris fellowships.

New Forest Society Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships to Frederick County residents pursuing careers in environmental sciences. 

New Market District Lions Club Community Service Fund  Founded by the Lions for grants, community projects and scholarships.

Parsons Newman Memorial Fund Founded by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hendrickson II for grants to the Historical Society of Frederick County to host historical lectures in Mr. Newman's name.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Nicodemus Family Fund  Founded by the Nicodemuses a donor-advised fund.

Charles A. and Kathryn Z. Nicodemus Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Nicodemuses for Walkersville High School graduating seniors.

Descendants of the Dr. John D. and Rebecca Nicodemus Family Fund  Founded by the family to support Walkersville United Methodist Church.

Roger F. Nicodemus Theatre Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. Nicodemus for Frederick County residents interested in theater.

Edwin F. Nikirk Family Fund  Founded by Mr. Nikirk as an unrestricted fund.

 
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Linwood T. and Helen Offutt Educational Fund Founded by the Offutts for scholarships for Friends of Catholic Education and Mount Saint Mary's University.

W. Jerome Offutt Family Fund  Founded by the Offutts as an unrestricted fund.

W. Jerome Offutt/Goodwill® Fund Founded by Goodwill® Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. to support their clients and programs.

Dr. Harding W. Olson Patient Aid Fund  Founded by his family for prescriptions for Frederick County Health Department Mental Health Services clients.

Luster and Jean Oxley Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Oxley for Frederick County Public Schools graduates to attend a two or four year college in Maryland, preferably strong "B" student.

 
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Nellie C. Page Fund  Founded through Mrs. Page's bequest to support Jeanne Bussard Center and Carroll Manor Fire and Rescue Company.

Kenneth W. Parker-Class of '55 Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Fredericktonian Lodge #12 F&AM-PHA and Lincoln High Class of '55 in honor of Mr. Parker for Frederick County graduating seniors, preferably those studying at a trade or technical school.

Frank R. Parsons Fund for the National Museum of Civil War Medicine Founded by Frank Parsons with his 2009 Wertheimer Fellow Award to support the National Museum of Civil War Medicine

Partners in Care Fund Founded by Grace and Edna Smith with their 2007 Wertheimer Fellow Award to help older disabled adults remain independent in their own homes.

Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund Founded by parents Jane Marie Talarico and Michael Paul Paskowsky for scholarships for Frederick High School graduating seniors and for Saint Mary's College students studying abroad.  

Patriot Technologies Charitable Fund Founded by Patriot Technologies, Inc. for grants to nonprofit community organizations, with preference given to those serving the residents of Frederick County

Garrett R. Petronchak Memorial Fund  Founded by mother Peggy Waxter for scholarships for students involved in substance abuse prevention programs and grants for programs relating to the enforcement of underage drinking laws.

Peter H. and Lorraine Plamondon Fund  Founded by the Plamondons as an unrestricted fund.

PNC Charitable Gift Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for grants in the Frederick County area.

PNC Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors as a donor-advised fund.

PNC Home Ownership Assistance Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to support persons of low and moderate income in purchasing primary residences in Frederick County.

Point of Rocks Ruritan Community Service Fund Founded by the Ruritans for community service projects that meet the Ruritan mission.

Pollock Charitable Fund  Founded by Robert W. Pollock as a donor-advised fund.

John L. and Lucille H. Ponton Endowment Fund  Founded by Mrs. Ponton as an unrestricted fund.

Ada B. Poole Scholarship Fund  Founded by an anonymous donor and former student of Mrs. Poole's for Walkersville High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in English, literature or teaching.

Lawrence M. and Betty Agatha Powell Scholarship Fund Founded by Mrs. Powell for annual scholarships for Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating seniors, preferably scholar/athletes.      

William B. Price, Jr. Scholarship Fund  Founded by Bill and Lynne Price for scholarships to Frederick High School graduating seniors, preferably to members of the boys cross-country team.

Progreso Latino Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Community Foundation for scholarships promoting post-secondary education among Frederick County Public Schools graduates, preferably those of Latino heritage

Project Christine Fund  Founded by parents Susan and Daniel Tipsord for services that equip parents, who have lost children to illnesses or accidents, in helping their surviving children cope with their loss.

Project House Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for grants to Frederick County community groups for construction or renovation projects to provide homes for families in need.

Rev. Dr. Rodney B. Pulliam and Rodney II, Jordan, and Matthew Pulliam Memorial Fund Founded by wife and mother Tammie Armstead Pulliam with memorial contributions for grants and scholarships, preferably in support of males ages 5 to 40.

 
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Mary A. "Mais" Quill Endowment Fund for the C. Burr Artz Library  Founded by her family for the C. Burr Artz Library to purchase materials for loan to library patrons .

Alvin Quinn Scholarship Fund for Youth  Founded by James Filby and Debbie Williams for tuition assistance, primarily for camp attendance, for Frederick County youth aged 5-22.

 
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Kaye E. Ramsburg Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by mother Mary Alice Ramsburg and sister Sharon Gregory for Frederick County Public Schools graduates, preferably elementary education majors or those interested in careers as reading specialists.

Randall Charitable Trust Donor Advised Fund  Founded by Frances Ann Randall and Ruth Ann Randall, trustees of the Randall Charitable Trust, as a donor-advised fund.

Randall Family's Gift to the Maryland Room  Founded by the Randall family to purchase, acquire and maintain materials and equipment for the The C. Burr Artz Library Maryland Room.

Frances Delaplaine Randall Endowment Fund for Historic Research of Frederick County Founded by Mrs. Randall for research of Frederick County through Historical Society of Frederick County and C. Burr Artz Library Maryland Room.

George E. Randall Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by wife Elizabeth Randall for scholarships to Frederick County residents studying journalism and/or photography, preferably Catoctin High School graduates attending Frederick Community College.

Mr. and Mrs. Myron W. Randall Fund  Founded by the Randalls as an unrestricted fund.

Robert E. Randall Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. George Randall for scholarships for elementary school children at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center.

Ruth Ann Randall And James Edwin Smith Fund Founded by Frances A. Randall as a wedding gift to her daughter and son-in-law to support charitable activities recommended by the couple.

Philip Rauh Family Endowment Fund  Founded by the Rauhs as a donor-advised fund.

Rebuilding Together Frederick County Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

Kathryn M. Reed Leadership Fund  Founded by the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, in honor of Mrs. Reed's longtime involvement, for Leadership Frederick County and other leadership training.

Religious Coalition Building Fund Founded by its Board of Directors to establish, improve and maintain facilities.

Religious Coalition Cold Weather Shelter Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to provide a permanent emergency shelter for adults.

Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for its emergency food, shelter, prescription, and assistance programs.

Ramona C. Remsberg Fund for Heartly House Founded by Heartly House with Mrs. Remsberg's bequest to support its activities, particularly the transitional housing program

Ramona Corun Remsberg Scholarship Fund Founded through Mrs. Remsberg's estate provisions for scholarships to Frederick County residents, preferably those pursuing finance careers.

Donald B. Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund at Prospect Hall  Founded by wife Mary Rice and her children for students to attend St. John's Catholic Prep.

Millard Milburn Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Rice in memory of Mr. Rice's father for scholarships to McDaniel College or University of Maryland.

Millard Milburn Rice and Mabel Long Rice Family Trust  Founded through the Rices' charitable trust as an unrestricted fund.

Barry D. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts Founded by wife Shirley Richardson and daughter Katie for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College, preferably those pursuing a visual arts career.

Don and Rosa Rippeon Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Rippeons for scholarships for Frederick County graduates, preferably early childhood education and agriculture majors.

M. Robert Ritchie, Jr. Charitable Gift Fund  Founded by Mr. Ritchie as a donor-advised fund.

M. Robert Ritchie Endowment Fund for Heartly House's Youth Programs  Founded by Mr. Ritchie for child abuse prevention programs, emergency shelter, community education, and counseling for children under 18 years of age.

Viola Marie Robinson Give Them Wings Fund Founded by Jean and John Brunk in memory of Mrs. Brunk's mother to foster independence and enhance the quality of life of Frederick County senior citizens.

Winfield Scott Rodney, IV Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by mother Sonja Rossig for Frederick County residents pursuing an education, specifically to help individuals in becoming self-sufficient despite any disabilities or obstacles.

Clyde and Olga Roney Fund  Founded by their five children as a donor-advised fund.

Naomi A. Roney Memorial Fund Founded by husband Walter Roney to benefit The Shangri-La Detachment Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund. 

Rose Hill Manor Children's Museum Preservation and Education Fund  Founded by its Council to support Rose Hill as a historical landmark and as an educational facility focusing Frederick County's heritage.

Ross Family Charitable Pass Through Fund  Founded by Norman K. and Melissa D. Ross for grants to non-profits and scholarships to deserving students in the Frederick area.

Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Pass Through Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for community projects.

Rotary Club of Frederick Community Impact Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for grants benefiting Frederick County.

Rotary Club of Frederick Endowment Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships and programs.

Rotary Club of Frederick Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships and community service projects.

Rotary Club of Frederick Fund for the Frederick Senior Center  Founded by Rotary Club of
Frederick and the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners to support Frederick Senior Center.

Rotary Club of Fredericktowne Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for scholarships to Frederick County students and grants to Frederick County nonprofits

Rotary Endowment Fund for Youth of Frederick County  Founded by its Board of Directors with an anonymous gift for youth and character-building programs.

Routzahn Business Scholarship Endowment Fund for Frederick Community College  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Allen R. Routzahn for FCC scholarships.

Robert Ryals Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by mother Gloria Ryals for mental health services.

Murray D. Ryan Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Mount Airy Lions Club for graduating seniors from Linganore, South Carroll, and Glenelg High Schools, or residents of Frederick, Carroll and Howard Counties within the Mount Airy zip code.

 
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St. John's Cemetery Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for historic preservation.

St. John's Cemetery Special Projects Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for the cemetery's renovation, preservation, maintenance, and documentation of its historic and sacred nature.

St. John’s Lutheran Church of Creagerstown Endowment Fund Founded with Viola Noffsinger's 2003 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to restore and maintain the Church, including the Reformed VMN Church.

St. John's Catholic Prep Building Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for building construction and renovation.

St. John's Literary Institution/Harry J. Lebherz Scholarship Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors with Mr. Lebherz's bequest for student financial aid.

St. Katharine Drexel Scholarship Fund Founded by St. Katharine Drexel Church for scholarships based on academic merit or financial need.

St. Thomas More Academy Building Fund Founded by its Board of Directors for the Academy’s building, maintenance and acquisition efforts.

Dr. Harold and Anna Lee Schaden Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by the Schaden family as a donor-advised fund.

Michael Schrodel Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by parents David and Diana Schrodel for Walkersville High School graduating seniors, preferably football players.

Scott Key Center Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors for operational support.

James R. Seek, Jr. Memorial Fund  Founded by wife Amy J. Seek to award grants and scholarships, preferably to graduates of Frederick, Urbana and/or Tuscarora High Schools, with special consideration given to students with learning disabilities.

1LT Robert A. Seidel III Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by parents Robert and Sandra Seidel for scholarships to Catoctin High School graduating seniors.

1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund  Founded by parents Robert and Sandra Seidel for direct services to military veterans of the War on Terrorism.

Betty Seligmann Literacy Endowment Fund Founded by the Literacy Council of Frederick County in memory of its former Board President for operational support.

Mark and Miriam Severson Charitable Gift Fund  Founded by the Seversons as a donor-advised fund.

Kay Shafer Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by Linton, Shafer, Warfield, and Garrett for Frederick County Public Schools graduating seniors who will be attending Frederick Community College.

C. Eugene Shaff, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Laura Jean Shaff for Frederick County Public School graduates majoring in a scientific field.

Shangri-La Detachment Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund Founded by The League for scholarships for League members, their blood relatives and Frederick County residents related to current or former Marines.

Alma Crebs Sharrer Scholarship Fund Founded though Mrs. Sharrer's estate provisions for scholarships for Frederick High School graduates who attended South Frederick/Lincoln Elementary School.

Coach Bob Sheffler/Middletown High School Soccer Alumni Scholarship Fund  Founded by alumni of the Middletown High School soccer program for scholarships for Middletown High School graduating seniors who participated in varsity soccer during their senior year.

Shiraz Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Memarsadeghi family for scholarships,  preferably for Iranian-born students attending Frederick Community College or any University of Maryland campus.

General Clair Wayne Shisler Fund  Founded with General Shisler's bequest as an unrestricted fund.

F. Lawrence and Shirley J. Silbernagel Endowment Fund  Founded by the Silbernagels as an unrestricted fund.

F. Lawrence and Shirley J. Silbernagel - Hood College Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Silbernagels for scholarships.

William A. Simmons Scholarship Fund Founded by Mr. Simmons for scholarships for Frederick County residents pursuing a career in graphic arts, printing or publishing

Margaretta F. Slayman Memorial Endowment Fund  Founded by the Community Foundation with Mrs. Slayman's bequest for operational support.

Dawn Renee Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by grandparents Charles and Jane Smith for graduates of Frederick County Public Schools or the Frederick County Career and Technology Center’s marketing program.

Gary F. Smith Memorial Music Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Jeanne Smith for Governor Thomas Johnson High School graduating seniors majoring in music.

Helen Smith Book Project Fund  Founded by a special committee to produce a book of Miss Smith's art with proceeds supporting The Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts.

Helen L. Smith Scholarship Fund for Children and the Arts  Founded by the Community Foundation for art instruction scholarships for elementary school children.

Mary E. M. and Ruth E. Smith Scholarship Fund  Founded with bequests from the Smith sisters for college scholarships for Frederick County residents.

Ross and Pauline Smith Scholarship Fund  Founded by Mrs. Smith for Frederick County residents pursuing a college education.

Charles L. Snyder Family Endowment Fund  Founded by the Snyders as a donor-advised fund.

Charles L. and Elizabeth H. Snyder Fund for Frederick Memorial Hospital Founded by the Hospital to honor the Snyders' volunteer service.

Michael C. Snyder Memorial Fund  Founded by parents Mary and David Snyder for grants and scholarships, preferably to students exhibiting financial need and to nonprofits working in the visual arts, children's services and environmental conservation.

South Mountain State Battlefield Preservation Fund  Founded by Friends of South Mountain
State Battlefield to preserve the Battlefield's history
and the former estate of Civil War
correspondent George Alfred Townsend.

Southern Frederick County Youth Athletic Facilities Fund  Founded by Southern Frederick County Youth Athletic Facilities to identify, develop and support new youth athletic facilities for the existing youth sports organizations in southern Frederick County.

Spires Brass Band Endowment Fund  Founded by John J. and Gail K. Slezak for operational support.

David and Kay Stauffer Family Fund  Founded by the Stauffers as a donor-advised fund. 

Margaret S. Stauffer Fund  Founded through Mrs. Stauffer's estate provisions for youth activities in Frederick County.

Pauline Stauffer Scholarship Fund  Founded by husband George C. Stauffer and children G. Douglas Stauffer and Sharon Stauffer Barrick for Walkersville High School graduates.

Joel A. Stephens Memorial Fund  Founded by the Frederick Keys for grants to nonprofits serving children coping with illness, personal loss and/or disabilities.

Alice Jean Stine Endowment Fund  Founded by Ms. Stine for the Brunswick Branch of the Frederick County Public Libraries, Brunswick Elementary School and Valley Elementary School to purchase library books and other reading materials.

Julia D. Stine Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by daughter Alice Jean Stine for Brunswick High School students studying at Salisbury University.

Paul L. Stine, Jr. Memorial Fund  Founded by sister Alice Jean Stine for grants to assists persons who are mentally challenged.

Paul L. Stine, Sr. Memorial Fund  Founded by daughter Alice Jean Stine for grants to promote agriculture as a career or agriculture educational youth programs.

Florence E. Stoner McDaniel College Scholarship Fund  Founded with a bequest from husband Frank G. Stoner for scholarships to McDaniel College.

Sperry L. Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded with the dissolution of The Sperry L. Storm Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. for private music instruction scholarships for Frederick County Public School students in kindergarten through 11th grade.

Charles C. T. Stull, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Mary M. Stull and her children for scholarships, preferably those studying music.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation for Frederick County Youth Fund  Founded by Elizabeth Richards as a field of interest fund.

Klare S. Sunderland Fund  Founded by Mr. Sunderland as an unrestricted fund.

Jerry Addington Sweeney II Baseball Scholarship Fund  Founded by his family for grants to Grace Brethren Christian School's Athletic Department.

Symphonic Arts Endowment Fund  Founded by concerned citizens to support Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Frederick and Frederick Orchestra.

 
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Gina and Bob Taylor Scholarship Fund Founded by the Taylors for scholarships for Frederick County Public Schools graduates pursuing a career in criminal justice, environmental conservation, finance, economics, and/or business.

Roger Brooke Taney House Endowment Fund  Founded by Helen Delaplaine for operational support.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Thomas Unrestricted Endowment Fund  Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas for grants.

Dr. V.E. Gladstone Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by wife Gloria and daughter Sonya Thompson for students attending Howard University Dental School.

Thurmont First Fund  Founded by its Board of Directors to revitalize downtown Thurmont.

Marvin G. Todd Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Bess Todd and her children for Brunswick High School students, preferably those receiving a “B” Award. 

"Tribute to A Friend" Scholarship Fund  Founded by Robert A. Rosensteel with donations from the Emmitsburg area, in memory of David Copenhaver, Greg Hollinger, Tom and Sharon Topper, and Terry Myers,  for Emmitsburg graduating seniors to attend Mount Saint Mary's University.

Trinity School Building Fund  Founded by anonymous donors for building and grounds acquisition and maintenance, technology, and other systems needed for efficient and up-to-date operations.

Charles F. and Mary Frances Trunk Charitable Fund  Founded by the Trunks for scholarships to Frederick County students and grants to Frederick County nonprofits.

Ka’la Louise Trout Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by Steve and Beth Trout, in their niece's memory, for Littlestown High School graduating seniors, preferably those studying biology or one of the physical sciences.

Phil Tuohey/Gale Houses, Inc. Fund  Founded with Dennis Cannon's 2005 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to recognize Mr. Tuohey's work in Frederick County toward addiction recovery with funding to Gale Houses, Inc.

 
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United Way of Frederick County Endowment Fund  Founded by Donald C. Linton for operational support.
 
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Libby Hough Van Winkle Foster Children's Fund  Founded by parents Hammet and Jaralyn Hough to meet the special or unique needs of children in foster care.

Edgar and Geraldine Virts Fund for The Copper Ridge Institute Founded by Edgar Virts to support Copper Ridge Institute in its direct services to persons with Alzheimer's Disease.

Edgar and Geraldine Virts Fund for First United Methodist Church of Brunswick  Founded by
Edgar Virts for operational support
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Edgar and Geraldine Virts Fund for Love Care and Concern Organization, Inc.  Founded by
Edgar Virts for complementary therapies for patients with Alzheimer's Disease.

Geraldine Virts and Jack Brady Memorial Fund for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
  Founded by Edgar Virts in memory of his late wife and his former coach for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders at Homewood at Crumland Farms.

Martha Murphy Virts Fund for St. Catherine's Nursing Center  Founded by Edgar Virts for complementary therapies for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, disabilities, and  catastrophic health issues.

Martha Murphy Virts Nursing Scholarship Fund  Founded by son Edgar Virts for scholarships for nursing majors.

Nicholas Vrenios Memorial Fund  Founded by parents Anastasios and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Vrenios for grants and scholarships supporting music and the performing arts. 

 
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Kevin R. and Sara J. Wade Scholarship Fund Founded by the Wades' estate for graduates of Seneca Valley High School, St. John's Literary Institution at Prospect Hall, or Walkersville High School, and students pursuing a degree at Mount Saint Mary's University or in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Walkersville High School Alumni Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Alumni Association to support scholarships for Walkersville High School graduates.

Walkersville United Methodist Church Fund  Founded by the Reverend James Merchant and the Church's Administrative Board for operational support.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Waltz Fund  Founded by the Waltzes for grants.

Norman E. and Betty M. Waltz Endowment Fund  Founded by the Waltzes to support Goodwill Industry of the Monocacy Valley's building maintenance.

H. Deets and Juanita Warfield Donor-Advised Fund  Founded by the Warfields as a donor-advised fund.

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Warfield Fund  Founded by the Warfields as a donor-advised fund.

Mildred Jonathan Warner Endowment Fund for The Cultural Arts Center Founded by son Jonathan Warner for building maintenance.

R. W. Warner, Inc. Fund  Founded by R. W. Warner, Inc., Reese W. Warner, Jr. and Matthew M. Warner in memory of Reese W. Warner, Sr. and Mary J. Warner as a donor-advised fund.

Peggy Waxter Fund for Mission of Mercy  Founded by Dr. George Waxter’s 2008 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to support the provision of love, dignity, and respect to those served by Mission of Mercy.

Way Station Endowment Fund for Charitable Mental Health Services  Founded by Hahn Transportation for operational support.

Jim Webb Memorial Point of Rocks Ruritan Scholarship Fund Founded by wife Karen Webb for students under 21 living in Point of Rocks and Tuscarora.

Brady West Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by Jaime Sweeney and Johnny West in their son's memory to provide post-secondary educational scholarships to strong B graduates of Catoctin High School.

Weinberg Center for the Arts Endowment Fund  Founded by the Frederick Arts Council for operational support.

Ruth Ann Wells Memorial Endowment Fund for Maryland Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch Founded by its Board of Directors with Ms. Wells' bequest to support the Ranch's activities, programs and capital needs.

Janis Miller Wertheimer Endowment Fund Founded by Mrs. Wertheimer’s estate to support community service organizations in Frederick County.

Philip and Janis Miller Wertheimer Fund Founded by Mrs. Wertheimer’s estate to provide support to six area nonprofits.

Philip and Janis Wertheimer Fund for the Salvation Army/Frederick Corps Founded by Mrs. Wertheimer for operational support.

Jane White Fund for Mission of Mercy Founded by Miriam Lane with her 2009 Wertheimer Fellow Award to support Mission of Mercy

De Willard Family Fund  Founded by Mr. Willard as an unrestricted fund.

DeWalt Willard Charitable Gift Fund Founded by Mr. Willard as a donor-advised fund. 

Willows Fund Founded by Louellen Powell's family to honor her memory by providing support for the Willows Unit at Homewood at Crumland Farms.

Bob and Becky Windsor Fund  Founded by the Windsors as an unrestricted fund.

Grace Brashear Winpigler Dental Healthcare Fund Founded by Grace Winpigler with her 2008 Wertheimer Fellow award to support the dental healthcare and treatment of residents of Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center and Montevue Home.

Nancy Watkins Winterberg Memorial Scholarship Fund for New Market United Methodist Church Founded by the Church for educational support for students who are active members.

Philip I. Winters Scholarship Fund  Founded by parents Mr. and Mrs. John E. Winters for Middletown High School graduates majoring in education.

Charles R. Wolfe Heartly House Scholarship Fund  Founded by the Heartly House's Board of Directors in honor of Mr. Wolfe for scholarships for its participants.

Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund  Founded through membership in the Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County created by Karlys Kline to improve the lives of women and the lives of those who depend on them.

Charlie Wood Golf Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Kathleen R. Wood for scholarships for Frederick County students with a passion for golf, preferably those attending the University of Maryland

Gail A. Wood and Family Endowment Fund Founded with Gail A. Wood's 2003 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism award to support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County.

Workforce Development Board Youth Education Fund Founded by the Workforce Development Board for educational support for Frederick County's youth, preferably high school students.

Jean Wright Memorial Fund  Founded by husband Harold Wright as an unrestricted fund.

 
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Meredith and Helen Young Scholarship Fund  Founded for scholarships to further educational goals of area students.

YMCA of Frederick County Financial Assistance Fund Founded by the YMCA’s board of directors to provide financial assistance to participants.

YMCA Restricted Endowment Fund
  Founded by Donald C. Linton for operational support.
 
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J. Trego and Shirley D. Zimmerman Fund for Glade United Church of Christ and Glad Cemetery
Founded by the Zimmermans to support the Church and Cemetery.

R. Edward Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship Fund  Founded by wife Sandra Zimmerman for Walkersville High School graduating seniors preferably banking, finance or economics majors.
  

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