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The Community Foundation of Frederick

Frederick, Maryland  ·  EIN 521488711  ·  Private foundation

Based in Frederick, Maryland, The Community Foundation of Frederick has awarded $31.2M across 680 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Frederick Health Hospital Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$7.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$137.3M
Total assets
680
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Community Foundation of Frederick funds

The Community Foundation of Frederick's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Community Foundation of Frederick, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Frederick Health Hospital Inc
GOOD SAMARITAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, UNRESTRICTED
Frederick, MD$2.4M2022
Frederick Health Hospital Inc
GOOD SAMARITAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES, MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, HURWITZ BREAST CANCER FUND, PERINATAL MOOD & ANXIETY DISORDERS SUPPORT & OUT
Frederick, MD$1.0M2020
Frederick Health Hospital Inc
GOOD SAMARITAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES, DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, OVARIOAN, BLADDER AND LEUKEMIA CANCER PATIENT SUPPORT, FAMILY CONNECTS, FIRST BOOKS
Frederick, MD$972K2023
Frederick Memorial Hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN, EMERGENCY SERVICES, UNRESTRICTED
Frederick, MD$921K2019
Frederick Memorial Hospital
TIME IS NOW CAMPAIGN, CANCER PATIENT ASSISTANCE, STOCKMAN CANCER CENTER, SURVIVORS OFFERING SUPPORT/PEER SURVIVORSHIP SERVICE PROGRAM EXPENS
Frederick, MD$907K2018
St Lohn's Cemetery Inc
TO CLOSE FUNDS
Frederick, MD$813K2023
Frederick Memorial Hospital
UNRESTRICTED; EMERGENCY SERVICES;CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Frederick, MD$793K2017
Howard Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church
CHURCH PROGRAMS
Mount Airy, MD$366K2022
Howard Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church
CHURCH PROGRAMS
Mount Airy, MD$303K2023
Church of the Transfiguration
UNRESTRICTED
Braddock Heights, MD$297K2022
St John's Cemetery Inc
BUILDING EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE COLUMBARIUM
Frederick, MD$295K2019
Howard Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church
CHURCH PROGRAMS
Mount Airy, MD$294K2020
Hood College
DATA DRIVEN FREDERICK,SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID, CAMPUS GROUNDS BEAUTIFICATION, GEORGE DELAPLAINE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, BLUE AND GREY CLU
Frederick, MD$293K2023
Howard Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church
CHURCH PROGRAMS
Mount Airy, MD$291K2019
Howard Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church
CHURCH PROGRAMS
Mount Airy, MD$280K2018

The Community Foundation of Frederick giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.9M
2018$3.8M
2019$4.8M
2020$5.0M
2022$7.2M
2023$6.5M

How to apply for funding from The Community Foundation of Frederick

The Community Foundation of Frederick's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at frederickcountygives.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation of Frederick

Does The Community Foundation of Frederick accept grant applications?
The Community Foundation of Frederick's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Community Foundation of Frederick fund?
The Community Foundation of Frederick's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Frederick Health Hospital Inc, Frederick Health Hospital Inc, Frederick Health Hospital Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Community Foundation of Frederick give in grants?
The Community Foundation of Frederick reported $7.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $31.2M over 680 grants.
Where is The Community Foundation of Frederick located?
The Community Foundation of Frederick is based in Frederick, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521488711.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Community Foundation of Frederick's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Community Foundation of Frederick. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.