G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main
G. Frank Thomas Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation based in Frederick, Maryland. Established in 1954, it supports nonprofit organizations working to enrich education, health, and community life in Frederick County, Maryland.
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main at a glance
In short: G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main gave $218K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $218,000
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,450
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $3,662,338
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (6 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants must submit its grant application by 11:59 p.m. on October 1. The website requests a letter on the applicant’s letterhead with the requested amount, intended use, and connection to the foundation’s mission if more space is needed for the grant justification. First-time applicants must also submit an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and a recent W-9. The 2025 filing describes applying by letter with a description of the organization’s purpose. The filing states that awards are made to organizations operating in Frederick County, Maryland, and to McDaniel College in Westminster. Funded organizations must submit a separate impact statement by October 1 of the year they receive the award.
- Review Cycle
- October 1 annually; the 2025 filing states that grants are made in December.
- Deadline
- October 1 annually; the 2025 filing states that grants are made in December.
- Contact
Application contact: Pamela I Martin President Direct
Mailing address: 3808 Basford Road, Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: (301) 663-5223
Website: https://gfrankthomasfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McDaniel College ($15K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission centers on Frederick County, Maryland. Its 2025 filing says grants are made to organizations operating in Frederick County and to McDaniel College in Westminster. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 40 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $173K (2023) to $218K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McDaniel College Westminster, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Department of Housing and Frederick, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hood College Frederick, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Frederick Health Hospital Inc Frederick, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mount St Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Frederick, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Beyond Shelter Frederick Frederick, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Museum for Civil War Frederick, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mission of Mercy Frederick, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| Frederick Health Hospice Frederick, MD | General Support | $9,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,662,338 | $334,592 | $246,500 | $218,000 | 40 | $219,437 | $307,659 | $216,333 |
| 2024 | $3,571,899 | $192,781 | $225,546 | $194,000 | 37 | $195,047 | $168,467 | $206,419 |
| 2023 | $3,606,678 | $315,772 | $196,721 | $173,000 | 33 | $174,437 | $291,016 | $183,829 |
| 2022 | $3,487,320 | $105,495 | $222,997 | $193,250 | 27 | $194,297 | $80,786 | $196,357 |
| 2021 | $3,596,080 | $222,344 | $246,125 | $217,000 | 28 | $218,047 | $185,355 | $219,844 |
| 2020 | $3,620,896 | $71,223 | $234,990 | $190,000 | 21 | — | $68,412 | $191,691 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main reported a distributable amount of $216K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enrich the education, health, and community of Frederick County and its residents by supporting nonprofits with similar ideals. Its 2025 filing says awards are made to organizations operating in Frederick County and to McDaniel College in Westminster.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Beyond Shelter Frederick says it works to prevent and alleviate poverty’s effects on county residents. Hood College describes its mission as providing an education that prepares students for personal, professional, and global challenges. Frederick Health Hospital says it aims to positively impact the wellbeing of everyone in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $218,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,250. The largest award listed was $15,000 to McDaniel College for general support. Other notable 2025 awards included $10,000 each to the Department of Housing, Hood College, Frederick Health Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s University, Mental Health Association of Frederick, Beyond Shelter Frederick, the National Museum for Civil War, and Mission of Mercy. Frederick Health Hospice received $9,500, Frederick County Public Libraries received $9,000, and Habitat for Humanity Frederick County received $6,300; each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela I. Martin as president and director, and Adrian L. Winpigler, Ryan N. Baugher, and Amanda I. Baugher as directors. Amanda I. Baugher is also listed as secretary.
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main is led by Pamela I. Martin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela I. Martin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian L. Winpigler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda I. Baugher
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan N. Baugher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main
How much does G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main give each year?
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main gave $218K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 37 grants.
What is G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main's typical grant size?
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $5,450, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main that year got $5K on average.
Where does G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main give grants?
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main gives mostly in Maryland: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (31 grants) and Emmitsburg, MD (2 grants).
Does G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main's largest grantees?
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main's largest 2025 grantees include McDaniel College ($15,000), Department of Housing and ($10,000) and Hood College ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main?
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enrich the education, health, and community of Frederick County and its residents by supporting nonprofits with similar ideals. Its 2025 filing says awards are made to organizations operating in Frederick County and to McDaniel College in Westminster. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main's EIN?
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6039803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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