Press Releases

Frederick County Association of Realtors Charitable Community Fund Awards $15,000 in Grants to Local Organizations

FREDERICK, MD – February 9, 2012: The Frederick County Association of Realtors Charitable Community Fund has recently provided grants totaling $15,000 to four charitable organizations. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

2012 Nonprofit Summit Features Leadership Experts

Nonprofit staff and board members participate in the 2011 Nonprofit Summit, held in March 2011.FREDERICK, MD – February 7, 2012: The 2012 Nonprofit Summit, “Develop Your Leadership Roadmap to Success,” includes 15 presentations from 10 experts who will guide attendees through a variety of leadership development topics.  The Summit will be held on March 20, 2012, at Frederick Community College Conference Center. Click here for event details and the online registration form. 

Community Foundation Announces New Fund Focused on Revolutionary War History

FREDERICK, MD –February 2, 2012: A new fund that will help preserve the history of the American Revolution has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Pancake Supper to Support 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund

FREDERICK, MD –February 6, 2012: A Fat Tuesday All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 to benefit The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Urban Gardens Grant Application Open Through March 15, 2012

FREDERICK, MD – February 2, 2012:  Many people find time spent in a lovely garden setting to be relaxing and rejuvenating, and finding these spots in urban settings can be challenging. A new grant for the creation or restoration of urban gardens is now available through The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

SAIC-Frederick Establishes Scholarship Fund in Honor of Michelle Shearer, National Teacher of the Year

FREDERICK, MD – January 30, 2012: SAIC-Frederick, Inc. has established The Michelle Shearer STEM Fund, in honor of Michelle Shearer, the 61^st National Teacher of the Year. The scholarship fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Community Foundation’s Frederick Mutual Insurance Fund Awards $7,700 in Grants to 16 Nonprofit Organizations

Frederick, Maryland – January 24, 2012: Sixteen nonprofit organizations recently received grants totaling $7,700 from The Frederick Mutual Insurance Company Donor-Advised Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs Receives Grants

Frederick, MD – January 24, 2012: The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs recently received a $2,910.42 grant from The Bar Association of Frederick County Current Initiatives Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. In addition, $3,149.58 from the Run for Shelter event raised $3,149.58, bringing the grant amount to $6,060.00. Pictured are, left to right, Rev. Brian Scott, Executive Director, The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs; Paul D. Rose, Jr., Esq., President, The Bar Association of Frederick County; Paul Flynn, Secretary, The Bar Association of Frederick County; and James R. Shoemaker, Esq., Community Foundation Trustee.

Five Nonprofits Receive Grants Totaling $40,000 from Stephen Eshman and George Randall Fund

FREDERICK, MD: January 25, 2012: Five nonprofit organizations recently received grants totaling $40,000 from The Stephen J. Eshman and George E. Randall Memorial Fund, one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. Receives $11,000 Grant from The Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund

Frederick, MD – January 19, 2012: The Legal Aid Bureau, Inc. recently received an $11,000 grant from The Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.  This grant will support the Legal Aid Bureau’s monthly pro se bankruptcy clinics for low-income Frederick County residents.  Pictured are, left to right, Katie Cox, Paralegal, Maryland Legal Aid; Nina Shore, Chief Attorney, Maryland Legal Aid; Paul D. Rose, Jr., Esq., President, The Bar Association of Frederick County; Jennifer Leigh Rankin, Assistant Secretary, The Bar Association of Frederick County; and James R. Shoemaker, Esq., Community Foundation Trustee.

Science Scholarship Fund Announced by Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD –January 3, 2012 The Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship fund supporting studies in the sciences.  The Robert C. and Jane E. Ladner Scholarship Fund, created by Drs. Robert C. and Jane Ladner, is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Registration Open for 2012 Nonprofit Summit

Glen O’GilvieFREDERICK, MD – January 3, 2012: Registration for the 2012 Nonprofit Summit has opened earlier than in previous years due to high interest in the annual event. The all-day conference for nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members involved in nonprofit management, fundraising, governance, board development, marketing and strategic visioning will be held on March 20, 2012, at Frederick Community College Conference Center. Summit details and the online registration form can be accessed at www.aushermanfamilyfoundation.org/summit.

Jefferson Ruritan Club Creates Scholarship Fund with Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD – December 30, 2011: Continuing its tradition of service to the community and supporting youth, the Jefferson Ruritan Club has established The Jefferson Ruritan Club Scholarship Fund. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Maryland Shakespeare Festival, Inc. Establishes Fund with Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD – January 4, 2012: The Maryland Shakespeare Festival, Inc. has established The Maryland Shakespeare Festival Fund. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Universal Scholarship Application Available January 15; Application Training Sessions Will Be Held

Frederick, MD – December 30, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County is pleased to announce that scholarship applications are available for the 2012-2013 academic year beginning Sunday, January 15, 2012.  By completing one Universal Scholarship Application, students will be considered for more than 200 available scholarships. 

Rotary Club of Frederick Accepting Scholarship Applications

FREDERICK, MD – January 5, 2012: The Rotary Club of Frederick will accept applications for the Rotary Club of Frederick/W. Meredith S. Young and Helen B. Young Scholarship beginning January 15, 2012 through February 15, 2012. The Community Foundation of Frederick County administers this scholarship through an online application.

Spring Ridge Elementary Receives Grant in Support of STEM Club

FREDERICK, MD – December 21, 2011: Spring Ridge Elementary School recently received a $5,600.19 grant from The Mark and Susan Butt Saturday Morning Fund in support of the STEM Club. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Muse Memorial Fund Provides Grants to Five Nonprofits; New Application Period Open

FREDERICK, MD – December 22, 2011: The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund recently provided Courtney Muse Performing Arts Grants and Dustin Muse Youth Athletic Grants totaling $8,000 to five Frederick County nonprofits. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Provides First Grants Based on Needs Assessment Study

FREDERICK, MD – December 19, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County has presented its first strategic grants totaling $185,617 based on the Frederick County Human Needs Assessment Study. The study, released in August 2011, was initiated to provide an unbiased report of the most pressing human needs in Frederick County. The Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance, with Johns Hopkins University, conducted the study, paying particular attention to the areas of health, basic human needs, and youth issues. These grants, combined with the Community Foundation’s recent discretionary grants of $77,349 to 31 area nonprofits, combine to total more than $262,000 invested back into the community.

Community Foundation Awards More Than $77,000 to Area Nonprofits

FREDERICK, MD – December 19, 2011: During its recent discretionary grantsmaking cycle, The Community Foundation of Frederick County provided $77,349 to 31 area nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving lives and enhancing Frederick County. These grants, along with the Community Foundation’s FY12 Strategic Grants that were based upon the Frederick County Human Needs Assessment Study, combine to total more than $262,000 invested back into the community.

Fundraiser to Support Join the Band Fund

FREDERICK, MD – December 9, 2011: An evening of rock, blues and soul on December 21, 2011 will benefit The Join the Band Fund, one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Frederick Giving Project Fund Provides Grant to Frederick Arts Council

FREDERICK, MD – December 7, 2011: The second grant from The Frederick Giving Project Fund was recently presented to Frederick Arts Council. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Trustee Receives Distinguished Volunteer Award

Frederick, MD – November 28, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces that Karlys Kline, Trustee, was recently awarded the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Western Maryland Chapter’s Distinguished Volunteer Award, in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day. Ms. Kline received the award in recognition of her countless hours of volunteer service with the Community Foundation and for chairing the Community Foundation’s 2011 Widening Circles Society Campaign.  Pictured, left to right: Megan Kula Johnson, President, Western Maryland AFP, Karlys Kline, Meta Nash, Chairman, Community Foundation Board of Trustees and Elizabeth Y. Day, President, Community Foundation. For more information about The Community Foundation of Frederick County please call 301.695.7660.

Women’s Giving Circle Receives Donation

Frederick, MD – November 3, 2011: Proceeds from the Republican Women’s Club of Frederick County’s annual dinner auction were donated to The Women’s Giving Circle Fund, one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.  “In keeping with tradition to give back to the community, we wanted to help empower women in the community and we knew The Women’s Giving Circle would be a perfect match,” stated Patricia A. Kelly, Vice President, Republican Women’s Club. For more information about the Republican Women’s Club, contact Cindy Puhala, President, at 301.662.3108. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County please call 301.695.7660. Pictured are, left to right: Sandra K. Dalton, Secretary, Republican Women’s Club; Karlys Kline, Founder, Women’s Giving Circle and Community Foundation Trustee; Cindy Puhala, and Patricia A. Kelly.

$220,000 Raised Since 2000 for Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Fund

FREDERICK, MD – October 28, 2011: In just 11 years, more than $220,000 has been raised for The Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Fund with proceeds from the Julie Ann Robertson Cashour (JARC) Memorial Golf Tournaments. The 2011 JARC Memorial Golf Tournament, held on June 10, 2011 at Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, MD hosted 122 golfers and raised $27,500. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County and honors the memory of the late Julie Ann Robertson Cashour, who succumbed to neurofibromatosis at the age of 36.

Frederick County Association of REALTORS® Establishes Fund with Community Foundation

Sandy Fouche, President, and Kelly Malagari, Chair, Community Service Committee, Frederick County Association of REALTORS®; Beto Benitez, Community Foundation Trustee. FREDERICK, MD – November 1, 2011: The Frederick County Association of REALTORS^® (FCAR) long-standing commitment to community service continues with the establishment of The Frederick County Association of REALTORS^® Charitable Community Fund. The fund is one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Homewood at Crumland Farms Receives Grant for Willows Memory Care Unit

FREDERICK, MD – November 9, 2011: A grant in the amount of $25,499.76 was made recently to Homewood at Crumland Farm, from The Geraldine Virts/Jack Brady Memorial Fund for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, one of more than 615 funds managed by The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The grant supports Homewood’s Willows Memory Care Unit for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Since 2002, the fund established by Edgar Virts in memory of his wife, Geraldine, and his coach and mentor, Jack Brady, has provided almost $200,000 in grants for the Willows Memory Care Unit. Pictured, left to right: Karlys Kline, Community Foundation Trustee; Edgar Virts, Fund Representative, and Eric Nichols, Executive Director, Homewood at Crumland Farm. For more information on how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County please call 301.695.7660.

First Grant from Hoffman, Main, and Berry Memorial Fund Supports Heartly House

FREDERICK, MD – November 4, 2011: The first grant from The Pearl Hoffman, Robert William Main and William S. Berry, Sr. Memorial Fund was recently presented to Heartly House, Inc. The fund is one of more than 615 component Funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

5th Annual Brady West Memorial Walk to Benefit Community Foundation Funds

Frederick, MD – October 27, 2011:  Rain or shine, the community will gather to honor the memory of young Brady West at the 5th Annual Brady West Memorial Walk on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Thurmont Community Town Park in the small pavilion.  The event will benefit The Brady West Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Brady West Memorial Fund, both component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Welcomes Three New Trustees

FREDERICK, MD – October 21, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County welcomes three new members to its Board of Trustees: Debra Borden, Esq., Mark Mayer, CFP, and Dale T. Summers, CPA.

2011 Wertheimer Fellows for Excellence in Volunteerism Will Be Honored

Frederick, MD – October 18, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County will hold its 25th Annual Report to the Community and celebrate a quarter-century of service to Frederick County on Thursday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center at the Francis Scott Key Mall.

Community Foundation Celebrating 25 Years of Service to Frederick County

Photo caption: Pictured, left to right: Charles V. Main, W. Jerome Offutt, and Donald C. Linton at the Community Foundation Founder’s dinner in 1987. Photo caption: Ribbon cutting, 1987, for the first Community Foundation office on West Second Street in Frederick. FREDERICK, MD – October 18, 2011:The Community Foundation of Frederick County will celebrate 25 years of service to Frederick County on Thursday, November 17, 2011. This year’s 25^th Annual Report to the Community, themed “Community Works….Imagining What’s Next,” will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center at the Francis Scott Key Mall, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Golf Tournament Proceeds Donated to Community Foundation Fund

Pictured are, left to right: Kelye Rouse-Brown, Vice President, Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce; Autumn Hollis, President, Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce; Lisa Y. Coblentz, Community Foundation Trustee; and Angela Phillips, Fund Representative.Frederick, MD – October 14, 2011: Proceeds from the 4^th Annual Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic were donated to The C.G.F. Francie Billotti-Wood Scholarship Fund, one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The fund was created to honor the memory of Francie Billotti-Wood and her three children. Their lives were tragically taken in 2009, but their legacy lives on through this fund by awarding scholarships to deserving Middletown High School seniors. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County please call 301.695.7660.

Mother and Son Establish Scholarship Fund with Community Foundation

Dennis E. Black (right), Community Foundation Trustee, congratulates Shirley Shores (center) and Jeff Shores (left) on establishing the scholarship fund.FREDERICK, MD – October 13, 2011: Great is a mother’s love and Jeff Shores loves and appreciates his mother, Shirley Shores. Both are Brunswick High School graduates, and for many years Mr. Shores gave a scholarship to a graduating Brunswick senior in his mother’s honor. Now, mother and son have combined their efforts and established The Shirley Shores Scholarship Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County to provide assistance for students to study at the post-secondary institution of their choice.

Frederick Indoor Sports Center Establishes Fund to Support Athletic Activities

Jay Jeffrey (left) and Tony Checchia (middle), owners of Frederick Indoor Sports Center (FISC) present the first contribution to The FISC Foundation Fund. Community Foundation Trustee Karlys Kline (right) accepts the check.FREDERICK, MD – October 12, 2011: In a growing community like Frederick County, the demand for organized sports is rapidly increasing. To help provide sports opportunities for youth through age 21, Tony Checchia and Jay Jeffrey, owners of Frederick Indoor Sports Center (FISC), have established The FISC Foundation Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick Establishes Fund with Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD – October 12, 2011: Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick, MD received a wonderful gift when they learned they were the beneficiaries of a bequest from the estate of Elizabeth Baker Karn McDermott of Brunswick. With a portion of this bequest, the church turned to The Community Foundation of Frederick County to create The Grace Episcopal Church in Brunswick Fund.

Community Foundation Participates in Employee Giving Campaigns

Frederick, MD – October 11, 2011: Public sector employees once again have an opportunity to support the community where they live by directing their donations to The Community Foundation of Frederick County through employee giving campaigns.  Donations from employee giving campaigns to the Community Foundation will be used toward its work in creating community outreach to promote philanthropy, allowing it to continue its legacy of giving by awarding grants to worthy nonprofits and scholarships to deserving students.  Since 1986, the Community Foundation has invested more than $29 million in the Frederick County community.

William E. Cross Special Needs Fund Established at Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD – October 7, 2011: Helping others is the legacy of William Cross, who built and operated the Cider Barrel located on Route 355 in Germantown, MD. To that end, the William E. Cross Foundation has created The William E. Cross Special Needs Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Brunswick Main Street Receives Grant for Bike Racks

Frederick, MD – October 3, 2011: Brunswick Main Street recently completed installation of bike racks at locations near the C&O Canal towpath, where bicyclists enjoying the towpath stop in Brunswick to rest, eat, and buy supplies. The bike racks were made possible through a grant from The C&O Canal Endowment Fund for Frederick County, one of more than 615 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The bike racks are part of the town’s revitalization efforts and provide secure locations for bicyclists to park when visiting downtown. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County please call 301.695.7660. Pictured are, left to right: Phil Graves, President, Greater Brunswick Chamber of Commerce; Carroll Jones, Mayor, City of Brunswick; Patrick Kay, Executive Director, Brunswick Main Street; Jerry Cayford, former Design Committee Chair, Brunswick Main Street ; Ritchie Veverka , Abbie Ricketts, Brunswick Main Street Board Members; Christina May, Commissioner, Brunswick Economic Development Commission; Shirley A. Shores, Community Foundation Trustee.

New Date for Meagher Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament

Frederick, MD – October 5, 2011: Due to inclement weather in September, The 3^rd Annual Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will now be held October 24, 2011, at Holly Hills Country Club, Ijamsville, MD. Proceeds from the tournament benefit The Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Fund, one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Scholarship Fund to Benefit Mount Airy Junior Fire Company Members

FREDERICK, MD – September 13, 2011: The Community Foundation announces the establishment of The Charles Lee Dalton, Jr. and Emmaline Elizabeth Dalton Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

5/10K Run and Art at the Point Festival to Benefit Community Foundation Funds

FREDERICK, MD – September 14, 2011: The Point of Rocks Ruritan Club will host a 5/10K Run and Art at the Point Festival on Saturday, September 24, 2011 to benefit The C&O Canal Current Initiatives Fund and The Point of Rocks Ruritan Community Service Fund. These funds are two of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County Establishes Scholarship Fund

FREDERICK, MD – September 2, 2011: The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County has established a new scholarship fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Mildred Trevvett Music Education Fund Established at Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD – September 2, 2011: Mildred Trevvett, a local music educator who passed away in December 2010, will continue her legacy of teaching through The Mildred B. Trevvett Music Education Fund. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. 

Community Foundation Awards Music Scholarships to Area Students

FREDERICK, MD – August 30, 2011: The Community Foundation recently awarded 25 scholarships to talented young musicians from three specific funds held by The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The scholarships will enable them to pursue vocal or instrumental music instruction.

Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications Beginning September 1

FREDERICK, MD – August 29, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces that grants applications for the FY2012 year will be accepted beginning September 1, 2011. The application period will remain open through midnight on October 1, 2011. The total amount of Community Foundation funds available for the FY2012 year is $260,857.00.

Golf Fundraiser Scheduled for September 30 to Benefit Jessica Lee Murphy Fund

Jessica Lee MurphyFrederick, MD – August 29, 2011:  The Jessica Lee Murphy Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 30, at Hollow Creek Golf Club in Middletown, MD. The proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and The Jessica Lee Murphy Memorial Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs Receives Grant from Community Foundation Fund

Frederick, MD – August 26, 2011: The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs recently received a $2,500 grant from The Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The grant will support the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter - a shelter providing assistance to the homeless in Frederick County. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County please call 301.695.7660. Pictured are, left to right, Rev. Brian Scott, Executive Director of The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, Mary Jane McWilliams, Fund Representative, Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund, and Karlys Kline, Community Foundation Trustee.

The 3rd Annual Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament Will Benefit Community Foundation Fund

Frederick, MD – August 12, 2011: The 3^rd Annual Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held September 12, 2011, at Montgomery Country Club in Laytonsville, MD. Proceeds from the tournament benefit The Kathy J. Meagher Memorial Scholarship Fund, one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

1LT Rob Seidel Memorial Golf Tournament Will Benefit Community Foundation Fund

Frederick, MD – August 12, 2011: The 1LT Rob Seidel Memorial Golf Tournament will be held September 16, 2011, at The Links of Gettysburg in Gettysburg, PA. All proceeds from the tournament benefit The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund, one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. 

Golf Tournament to Benefit The Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund

Frederick, MD – August 10, 2011: The Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Friday, September 2, 2011, at Hollow Creek Golf Course in Middletown, MD. The proceeds from this event will benefit The Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund, one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Frederick County 4-H Camp and Activities Center Receives Grant from Pauline Stauffer Memorial Fund

FREDERICK, MD – August 9, 2011: The Frederick County 4-H Camp and Activities Center has received a grant in the amount of $23,286.32 from The Pauline Stauffer Memorial Fund. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick Presents Grant to Safe Kids Coalition

Humberto “Beto” Benitez, Community Foundation Trustee, Nancy Boyd, Safe Kids Coalition, and Ed Crawford, Suburban Kiwanis Young Children Priority One Committee ChairmanFrederick, MD – August 9, 2011:The Safe Kids Coalition of Frederick County recently received a $1,000 grant from The Kiwanis Club of Suburban Frederick Fund held by The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The mission of Safe Kids Coalition of Frederick County is to prevent unintentional injuries to children ages 14 and under through a coordinated program of public awareness, education, legislative action, enforcement and access to low cost safety products. Programs include education related to general safety, carbon monoxide poisoning, child passenger seat safety, pedestrian safety, and bicycle safety. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County, please call 301.695.7660.

Community Foundation Releasing Human Needs Assessment Report on August 29

FREDERICK, MD – August 8, 2011:  The Community Foundation of Frederick County will release the results of its recent Frederick County Human Needs Assessment study on Monday, August 29, 2011, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend this important event, to be held at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center, located at 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick. Those who plan to attend are asked to complete a short registration form by clicking here.

Frederick Keys Care Fund Awards Grants to Three Nonprofits

FREDERICK, MD – August 2, 2011: Grants totaling $7,000 have been awarded to three nonprofits from The Frederick Keys Care Fund, formerly the Joel A. Stephens Memorial Fund. The fund is one of more than 600 component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Columbia Law Firm Supports The Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund

Paul D. Rose, Jr., Esq., President, The Bar Association of Frederick County; Tom Meachum, Esq.; Janet I. McCurdy, Esq., Community Foundation TrusteeFREDERICK, MD – August 2, 2011: Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett & Scherr LLP, a law firm based in Columbia, MD, has made a three-year financial commitment of $1,000 per year to The Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Frances R. Darner Scholarship Fund Awarded by Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD: July 27, 2011: The first scholarship from The Frances R. Darner Scholarship Fund has been awarded to Erin O’Sullivan. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

The Karl S. Manwiller Memorial Scholarship Fund

FREDERICK, MD: July 27, 2011: The first scholarship from The Karl S. Manwiller Memorial Scholarship Fund has been awarded to Christopher Ketterman. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Ross Family Scholarship Awarded by Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD- July 20, 2011: The first scholarship from The Ross Family Charitable Pass Through Fund has been awarded to Amanda Goodman. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Awards $387,000 in Scholarships

FREDERICK, MD - July 15, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County has awarded more than $387,000 to over 210 scholars for the 2011-2012 academic year. Scholars were recognized on June 12, 2011, at the Community Foundation’s 2011 Scholarship Reception held at The e-ventplex at The Frederick Fairgrounds. The reception was sponsored by Sandy Spring Bank.

Fundraiser at Camden Yards to Support Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund

Frederick, Maryland – July 15, 2011: The 7th Annual Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fundraiser will be held on Sunday, August 28th, 2011 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, as the Baltimore Orioles take on the New York Yankees starting at 1:35 p.m.  Tickets for the game are $30 each, with $11 of the ticket price directly benefiting The Nicholas Talarico Paskowsky Memorial Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.  Click here to complete order forms for tickets or contact Jane Talarico at 240.344.3263 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship Awarded by Community Foundation

Frederick, MD – July 18, 2011:  The first scholarship from Elizabeth “Betsy” Cavanaugh’s memorial contributions has been awarded to Kelsey Owens.  Memorial contributions are one of many ways The Community Foundation of Frederick County transforms the unique charitable dreams of individuals, families and organizations into reality.

Kay Shafer Memorial Scholarship Awarded by Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD- July 18, 2011: The first scholarship from The Kay Shafer Memorial Scholarship Fund has been awarded to Ryan Simons. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Sgt. David J. Smith Scholarship Awarded by Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD: July 12, 2011: The first scholarships from The Sgt. David J. Smith Memorial Fund have been awarded to Amanda Stokes and Joshua Tokar. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Gregory Joseph Troy Scholarship Awarded by Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD- July 12, 2011: The first scholarship from The Gregory Joseph Troy Memorial Fund has been awarded to Alexander Simmons. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Women’s Giving Circle Awards $110,000 in Grants

Frederick, MD – July 6, 2011:  The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County proudly awarded $100,000 to 17 area nonprofits who serve women and children. The awards were presented during the sixth annual tea, held on June 17, 2011 at Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, with The Women’s Giving Circle members, nonprofit organizations and community leaders in attendance. The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County Fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation of Frederick County Earns Rankings in Two “Top 100” Lists

Frederick, MD – July 5, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County has ranked within the top 100 community foundations nationwide for fiscal year 2010 in a recent report published by Community Foundation Insights, a division of FSG Social Advisors.  The report, “Benchmarking Beyond Asset Size,” compared information to identify the “Most Active Grantmakers” by distribution rates, “Most Gifts per Capita,” and “Most Activity Volume.” The data was used as a way to assess impact and accomplishments, rather than ranking community foundations using the traditional benchmarks of total grant amounts, contributions and investments.

Flowers Over Frederick Fund Established with Community Foundation

FREDERICK, MD: July 5, 2011: The many thousands of residents and tourists walking the streets of downtown during the spring and summer months have long enjoyed beautiful hanging baskets and other plantings organized by the Flowers Over Frederick Club. To permanently provide community support for this project, The Flowers Over Frederick Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Announces Young Scholars Fund

Marlene B. (Grossnickle) and Michael S. Young; and Karlys Kline; Community Foundation TrusteeFREDERICK, MD: June 8, 2011: With roots that run deep in Frederick County and a desire to give back to the community, Michael S. and Marlene B. (Grossnickle) Young have founded The Young Scholars Fund with The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Brunswick Area Fund Awards Grant to Brunswick High School Band Boosters

FREDERICK, MD: June 8, 2011: The Brunswick High School Band Boosters recently received a $977 grant from The Brunswick Area Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Accepting Applications for AG-C.I.T.E Grant

FREDERICK, MD: June 8, 2011: Now through July 29, 2011, nonprofit organizations who promote agriculture and agricultural learning opportunities may apply for a grant from The AG-C.I.T.E. Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. AG-C.I.T.E. stands for Agriculture Community Interactive Teaching Experience.

Community Foundation Announces New Grant Opportunities Benefiting Youth Athletics and Performing Arts; First Application Period Opens May 15

Courtney MuseDustin MuseFREDERICK, MD: May 11, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces two new grant opportunities, available through The Dustin and Courtney Muse Memorial Fund, one of more than 600 Community Foundation component funds.

“An All-Star Day for Jeff” Golf Tournament and Casino Night to Benefit The Jeffrey Hayek Memorial Fund

Jeffrey HayekFrederick, MD – May 5, 2011: Two events, a golf tournament and casino night, will raise funds for The Jeffrey Hayek Memorial Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. The events will take place on June 3, 2011, at the Hollow Creek Golf Club in Middletown, MD. Proceeds from the fund will be used to build Jeffy’s Field, a baseball field to benefit Frederick County youth.

5th Annual Poker Run to Benefit 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund

1LT Rob SeidelFREDERICK, MD: May 4, 2011: The 5^th annual poker run to benefit The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Community Foundation Seeks Nominations for the 2011 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Awards

Janis Miller WerteimerFrederick, MD – April 26, 2011: Through June 30, The Community Foundation of Frederick County is accepting nominations for the 2011 Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism Awards.

New 5K Race Will Benefit The Preston Tarleton Memorial Fund

Preston TarletonFREDERICK, MD: April 26, 2011: A new event, the Tarleton Memorial 5K Run/Walk, will be held on June 18, 2011 to benefit The Preston Tarleton Memorial Fund. The fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

FoodPRO CORP Fund Awards Grants Totaling $17,650

FREDERICK, MD: April 18, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County recently announced that grants totaling $17,650 from The FoodPRO CORP Fund were awarded to various nonprofit organizations during 2010 and to date in 2011.

Two Community Foundation Grants Made in Support of Homes for Our Troops’ Build Brigade

FREDERICK, MD: April 20, 2011: The day was chilly, but the sun was bright and the excitement and enthusiasm of the volunteers building a new home for Retired Marine Sgt. Adam Kisielewski and his family warmed the hearts of everyone present at the home site on Daysville Road in Frederick.

R.W. Warner, Inc. Fund Awards $3,000 Grant to Lacrosse Team

FREDERICK, MD: April 18, 2011: The Governor Thomas Johnson High School Lacrosse Team recently received a $3,000 grant for equipment from The R.W. Warner, Inc. Fund. The Fund is one of more than 600 component funds of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Presenting the grant is Andy Carpel (left), Community Foundation Trustee to Berto Aguilar, Boys Lacrosse Head Coach. Also pictured (left to right) is Brian Chase and Andrew Warburton, Boys Lacrosse Captains, and Matt Warner, President, R.W. Warner, Inc. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County please call 301.695.7660.

Community Foundation Seeks Public Input on Needs Assessment Project through April 25

Frederick, MD – April 13, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County is spearheading a major community needs assessment study to determine the most pressing areas of human service needs in Frederick County. The public’s participation in the study is needed via a short online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FredCoPublicSurvey. The survey will close on Monday, April 25, 2011, at 5 p.m.

ARC Invitational Golf Tournament to Benefit The Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Fund

Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Frederick, Maryland –April 11, 2011: The ARC Invitational Golf Tournament, formerly known as The Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Golf Tournament, will be held on Friday, June 10, 2011, at Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville. This event will raise funds for The Julie Ann Robertson Cashour Memorial Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.  Organizations serving people with neurofibromatosis or researching a cure for the disease, and those within the community coping with a terminal illness benefit from grants from the Fund.  The Fund honors the memory of the late Julie Ann Robertson Cashour, who succumbed to neurofibromatosis at the age of 36.

Two Nonprofits Benefit from Community Foundation’s Stephen Eshman and George Randall Fund

FREDERICK, MD: March 21, 2011: Two nonprofit organizations, Hospice of Frederick County and Operation Second Chance, recently received grants in the amount of $2,500 from The Stephen J. Eshman and George E. Randall Memorial Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

New Grant Available for Maryland 4-H Camp and Activity Centers

FREDERICK, MD: March 7, 2011: The Community Foundation of Frederick County has announced that grant applications are being accepted for The Pauline Stauffer Memorial Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to support Maryland-based 4-H camp and activity centers providing services to Frederick County residents. Grants will support capital improvements.

4th Annual Brady West Bingo to Benefit Community Foundation Scholarship Fund

FrederiBrady Westck, MD – March 7, 2011: The Thurmont Community Ambulance Service will hold the 4^th Annual Brady West Memorial Bingo on Sunday, March 27, 2011. The event will benefit The Brady West Memorial Scholarship Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

The Community Foundation Accepting Music Instruction Scholarship Applications through May 27

FSperry L. Stormrederick, MD – March 4, 2011: Now through May 27, 2011, students five to eighteen years old pursuing vocal or instrumental music instruction may apply for scholarships through two specific funds held by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

Cakes for Cause Receives $8,000 Grant from The Frederick Giving Project Fund

Karlys Kline, Community Foundation Trustee; Meredith Welty, Outreach Coordinator, Frederick Giving Project; Melissa Sines, Co-Founder, Frederick Giving Project; Elin Ross, Founder, Cakes for Cause; Rebecca Southers, Co-Founder, Frederick Giving Project.

Frederick, MD – February 28, 2011: Cakes for Cause recently received an $8,000 grant from The Frederick Giving Project Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County. This grant will be used to support Cakes for Cause apprenticeship program.

2011 Nonprofit Summit Will Feature Michael Daigneault As Keynote

Michael DaigneaultFrederick, MD – February 14, 2011: “Leading Through a Crisis” will be the topic of the keynote presentation at the 2011 Nonprofit Summit, scheduled for March 15. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Michael Daigneault, Principal of D4 Consulting and Senior Governance Consultant for Board Source.