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G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main

FREDERICK, MD EIN: 52-6039803 Website

The G. Frank Thomas Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation based in Frederick, Maryland (EIN: 52-6039803). Established in the 1950s, the foundation has operated as a community-focused grantmaking institution for over 70 years. The foundation was created by George Franklin Thomas, born in Adamstown in 1886, who built a successful business career in canning and trading companies throughout Frederick County and the I-270 corridor before establishing the foundation to reinvest in the community that supported his entrepreneurial ventures.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

-1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$194K

+12.1% YoY

Grant Count

37

+12.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+0.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The G. Frank Thomas Foundation seeks to bolster and build the Frederick County community through philanthropic partnerships that improve educational advancement, cultural enrichment, economic security, health, and overall community wellbeing. The foundation emphasizes collaborative partnerships with local nonprofits that serve as pillars and support systems for Frederick County residents.

Grantmaking

The foundation has worked with over 40 nonprofits in the Frederick County area and has awarded well over 300 grants throughout its lifetime. The foundation approaches each new partnership with the mission of keeping enrichment within the community that built it. The foundation accepts grant applications from local nonprofits, with application information available through their website.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking is exclusively focused on Frederick County, Maryland. All funding activities are directed toward supporting nonprofits and causes within this geographic area.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

BrunswickColumbiaEmmitsburgFrederickKnoxvilleLibertytownRidgelyThurmontWestminsterWilliamsport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $3.61 million
  • Annual Revenue: $316,000
  • Annual Expenses: $197,000
  • Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since January 1957.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$87K$174K$261K$347K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,571,899$3,606,678$3,487,320
Revenue$192,781$315,772$105,495
Expenses$225,546$196,721$222,997
Qualifying Distributions$195,047$174,437$194,297
Net Investment Income$168,467$291,016$80,786
Distributable Amount$206,419$183,829$196,357

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$54K$109K$163K$217K21 grants202028 grants202127 grants202233 grants202337 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

MCDANIEL COLLEGE$15KFREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC …$10KDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND$10KHOOD COLLEGE$10KFREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITA…$10KMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATIO…$10KBEYOND SHELTER FREDERICK$10KMISSION OF MERCY$10KFREDERICK HEALTH HOSPICE$9KNATIONAL MUSEUM FOR CIVI…$8K

Grant Size Distribution

146 grants across all recorded years

146<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MR ADRIAN L WINPIGLERDIRECTOR1
MR RYAN N BAUGHERDIRECTOR1
MRS PAMELA I MARTINPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR1
MRS AMANDA I BAUGHERDIRECTOR1

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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