Frederick County Career

The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc

Williamsport, MD

The Jone L Bowman Foundation supports charitable organizations across varied fields, with a geographic emphasis on Washington County, Maryland; nearly all 2024 grant dollars went to Maryland recipients. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $275,000, with a median of $2,750. It accepts written requests describing how funds would be used, and requests are not limited to preselected organizations.

Maryland Veterans Tr

Annapolis, MD

To provide monetary and other assistance to veterans and their families, and to public and private programs that support veterans and their families.

Delaplaine Foundation Inc

Frederick, MD

The Delaplaine Foundation supports nonprofit programs in arts and culture, education, health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enlightenment, with most funding focused on Frederick County, Maryland; preservation and spiritual-enlightenment grants may also serve surrounding regions. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. Although its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, its website describes application processes for first-time and returning applicants.

Pettit Family Charitable Foundation

Gaithersburg, MD

The Pettit Family Charitable Foundation primarily funds shelter and hunger programs, with some grants for medical care, religious organizations, and education. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $4,250; it serves local, regional, and national organizations, though most funding went to Maryland. It accepts requests by letter and invites organizations to submit information and an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter.

The Kahlert Foundation Inc

Sykesville, MD

The Kahlert Foundation funds health care, education, youth programs, veterans, and human services in Maryland and Utah, with a preference for work that builds organizations’ capacity and benefits local communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $2.325 million, with a median award of $50,000; its filing says it funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main

Frederick, MD

The foundation funds nonprofits advancing education, health, cultural enrichment, economic security, and community wellbeing, primarily in Frederick County, Maryland, as well as McDaniel College in Westminster. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,250. It accepts unsolicited requests; applications are due October 1 annually.

The Community Foundation of Frederick

Frederick, MD

The Community Foundation of Frederick funds nonprofits and community programs addressing health and human services, arts, education, historic preservation, youth, and other local needs, primarily benefiting Frederick County, Maryland. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,042 to $1,046,533, with a median of $21,424. Applications are submitted online during program-specific application periods; whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

David S Weinberg Foundation

Waynesboro, PA

The David S. Weinberg Foundation funds U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes; its 2025 grants went to organizations in Maryland, Illinois, and Virginia. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $47,500, with a median of $7,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Dark Cloud Foundation Inc

Boerne, TX

Truist Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

The foundation funds nonprofit work that advances economic mobility and opportunity, especially workforce and career pathways, small-business support, and community development for low-to-moderate-income and disadvantaged people. Grants reach communities along the East Coast through Texas; the 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application, with annual cycle deadlines of March 31, July 31, and November 30.

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) is committed to our vision of ending poverty through the power of work. Goodwill takes a holistic approach to employment by providing job seekers the tools and resources to feel confident, purpose driven, and successful. Goodwill empowers individuals, strengthens families, and builds stronger communities. Donating or shopping at goodwill supports career development, training and education resources. Goodwill diverts millions of pounds of material from Arizona landfills, giving them second life through reuse or recycling.

Annie E Casey Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and other partners working to improve outcomes for children and young people, including family strengthening, child welfare, education, employment, community development and juvenile justice. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median of $40,000. Grants are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.