Ausherman Family Trust
Ausherman Family Trust is a public charity based in Frederick, Maryland, formed in 2000. Its stated mission is to enhance the well-being of Frederick County residents through institutional initiatives that meet needs in underserved areas. The trust’s 2025 filing describes contributions to charitable organizations in support of the Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland, Inc.
Ausherman Family Trust at a glance
In short: Ausherman Family Trust gave $1.8M across 56 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,819,750
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 56
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,496
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,525,826
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Ausherman Family Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 7420 Hayward Road 203, Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: (301) 620-4477
Website: https://aushermanfamilytrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ausherman Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was African American Resources ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 202 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s stated mission centers on residents of Frederick County, Maryland. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 2% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 1% to recipients in Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ausherman Family Trust gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $532K (2023) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 56 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African American Resources Frederick, MD | Society Museum | $275,000 |
| Centro De Hispano De Frederick Frederick, MD | Catalyzation Phase 3 Year 1 | $238,500 |
| United Way of Frederick County Frederick, MD | Unity Campaign, Ride United Network | $135,000 |
| Advocates for the Homeless Frederick, MD | Transitional Housing/Executive Search/Strategic Planning | $85,000 |
| Heartly House Frederick, MD | Donor Support, Discretion of Ed | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Frederick, MD | Home repair program, safe & healthy homes - low income | $56,250 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Frederick Frederick, MD | Summer Camp 2025 | $50,000 |
| Frederick Housing and Development Commission Inc Frederick, MD | Two Generational Pathway | $50,000 |
| SOS Safe Ride Frederick, MD | Rides for Good Operating | $50,000 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre Frederick, MD | Key Stage Capital Renovation | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,525,826 | $549,003 | $1,947,180 | $1,819,750 | 56 | $549,003 |
| 2024 | $4,812,694 | $415,619 | $1,596,572 | $1,282,999 | 46 | $415,619 |
| 2023 | $5,651,256 | $51,407 | $1,156,311 | $532,049 | 35 | $51,407 |
| 2022 | $6,087,784 | $164,398 | $994,780 | $732,607 | 36 | $164,085 |
| 2021 | $7,932,429 | $514,119 | $1,089,538 | $950,811 | 29 | $728,663 |
| 2020 | $7,890,380 | $174,196 | $1,139,926 | $813,783 | 38 | $171,327 |
| 2019 | $8,633,534 | $4,447,830 | $821,818 | $784,035 | 6 | $73,095 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust states that it supports charitable organizations in furtherance of their exempt purposes and missions. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as community services, housing, safety and supportive services, arts, food access, and programs for children and older adults.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. United Way of Frederick County says it mobilizes community support to improve lives; Heartly House says it works to end domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse and provides safety, shelter, and supportive services. Maryland Ensemble Theatre describes its work as community-connected theatre and arts programming. Farm to School Frederick says it seeks to increase access to locally grown, nutritious food for Frederick residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 56 grants totaling $1,819,750. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $275,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $275,000 to African American Resources for “Society Museum”; $238,500 to Centro de Hispano de Frederick for “Catalization Phase 3 Year 1”; $135,000 to United Way of Frederick County for “Unity Campaign, Ride United Network”; and $85,000 to Advocates for the Homeless for transitional housing, an executive search, and strategic planning. Other grants included $75,000 to Heartly House, $56,250 to Habitat for Humanity, and $50,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Frederick, Frederick Housing and Development Commission, and SOS Safe Ride.
Other 2025 recipients included Weinberg Center for the Arts, which received $32,500; Seton Center, $28,000; Frederick Rescue Mission, $26,000; Woman to Woman Mentoring, $25,000; and Farm to School Frederick, $22,500. The filing says contributions were made to further the supported organizations’ exempt purposes and missions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marvin E Ausherman, Joseph F Welty, and John F Dallavalle as trustees. The filing states that two of the three directors, Joe Welty and John Dallavalle, were selected by the Community Foundation of Frederick County when the trust was created. It also states that the trust’s formation documents name successor trustees selected by the foundation, which selects replacements if that list is exhausted.
Ausherman Family Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Dallavalle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph F. Welty
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin E. Ausherman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ausherman Family Trust
How much does Ausherman Family Trust give each year?
Ausherman Family Trust gave $1.8M across 56 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 46 grants.
What is Ausherman Family Trust's typical grant size?
Ausherman Family Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $32,496, across 56 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ausherman Family Trust give grants?
Ausherman Family Trust gives mostly in Maryland: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (44 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Ausherman Family Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Ausherman Family Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ausherman Family Trust's largest grantees?
Ausherman Family Trust's largest 2025 grantees include African American Resources ($275,000), Centro De Hispano De Frederick ($238,500) and United Way of Frederick County ($135,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ausherman Family Trust?
Ausherman Family Trust reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $549K.
What does Ausherman Family Trust fund?
The trust states that it supports charitable organizations in furtherance of their exempt purposes and missions. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in areas such as community services, housing, safety and supportive services, arts, food access, and programs for children and older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ausherman Family Trust?
Ausherman Family Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aushermanfamilytrust.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ausherman Family Trust's EIN?
Ausherman Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7165889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 26, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ausherman Family Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ausherman-family-trust-morg_fac746349acd4bbaa4b1eeebbf1f5f37
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