Grant Funders in Frederick, MD
Bespoke Grants indexes 13 grant-making foundations headquartered in Frederick, Maryland — together $33.8M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports higher education, housing & homelessness, arts & culture and food & agriculture. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Frederick nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Frederick
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Community Foundation of Frederick | $7.6M | 2023 |
| 2 | Asbury Foundation Inc | $7.5M | 2024 |
| 3 | The Aopa Foundation Inc | $6.5M | 2024 |
| 4 | Delaplaine Foundation Inc | $2.9M | 2024 |
| 5 | Religious Coalition for Emergency Human | $2.8M | 2024 |
| 6 | The Ausherman Family Trust | $1.1M | 2023 |
| 7 | Word Among Us Inc | $1.0M | 2024 |
| 8 | Frederick Community College Foundation | $950K | 2025 |
| 9 | William E Cross Foundation Inc | $796K | 2024 |
| 10 | Ausherman Family Foundation Inc | $770K | 2024 |
| 11 | United Way of Frederick County Inc | $754K | 2024 |
| 12 | Tourism Council of Frederick County Inc | $594K | 2024 |
| 13 | Friends for Neighborhood Progress | $561K | 2024 |
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