Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc
Richard N Funkhouser Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Smithsburg, Maryland. Its 2025 filing shows grants to charitable organizations in Maryland, including fire companies, churches, social-service organizations, and other community groups.
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc gave $78K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,041
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,951
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,341,498
- -0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% 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 Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says to submit a written application containing details of the proposed use. Disbursements are restricted to qualified charities located within Washington County, Maryland.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc
Mailing address: PO Box 121, Smithsburg, MD 21783
Phone: (301) 824-6609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hagerstown Area Religious Council ($3K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 180 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The foundation’s 2024 filing further restricts disbursements to qualified charities located within Washington County, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 40 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown Area Religious Council Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $3,000 |
| Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $3,000 |
| Maugansville Area Food Bank Maugansville, MD | General Funds | $3,000 |
| Zion Reformed Church of Christ Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Hagerstown Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $2,600 |
| Community Volunteer Fire Company Fairplay, MD | General Funds | $2,500 |
| First Hose Company of Boonsboro Boonsboro, MD | General Funds | $2,500 |
| Fort Ritchie Community Center Corpo Cascade, MD | General Funds | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of Washington County Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $2,500 |
| Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Dept Hagerstown, MD | General Funds | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,341,498 | $103,777 | $110,309 | $78,041 | 40 | $92,645 | $87,327 | $75,127 |
| 2024 | $1,348,030 | $78,648 | $109,106 | $77,550 | 32 | $91,841 | $61,517 | $71,206 |
| 2023 | $1,376,988 | $14,837 | $104,968 | $70,325 | 34 | $84,929 | $23,684 | $70,547 |
| 2022 | $1,477,119 | $55,647 | $105,163 | $69,950 | 39 | $81,740 | $32,678 | $83,609 |
| 2021 | $1,530,794 | $360,128 | $98,238 | $74,145 | 35 | — | $350,924 | $74,289 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $75K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for fire and emergency services, religious organizations, food assistance, youth programs, shelter, health care, and other charitable work. For example, Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company says its mission is to provide firefighting and first-response EMS services; Community Free Clinic says it provides medical care to people unable to afford treatment; and Girls Inc. of Washington County is among the listed grantees.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $78,041. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the larger reported grants were $3,000 each to Hagerstown Area Religious Council, Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company, Maugansville Area Food Bank, and Zion Reformed Church of Christ. The YMCA of Hagerstown received $2,600. Community Volunteer Fire Company, First Hose Company of Boonsboro, Fort Ritchie Community Center, Girls Inc. of Washington County, Mt. Aetna Volunteer Fire Department, Smithsburg Fire Company, and St. John’s Shelter for the Homeless each received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward A. Fielden as trustee and Jerry B. Bullington, Susan Clutz, Lieba Cohen, Kenneth Long, and William F. Fritts II as directors.
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward A. Fielden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Jerry B. Bullington
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Long
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lieba Cohen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Clutz
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William F. Fritts II
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Edward a Fielden (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc
How much does Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc give each year?
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc gave $78K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 32 grants.
What is Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,951, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc give grants?
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (30 grants), Williamsport, MD (2 grants) and Sharpsburg, MD (2 grants).
Does Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Hagerstown Area Religious Council ($3,000), Longmeadow Volunteer Fire Company ($3,000) and Maugansville Area Food Bank ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc?
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for fire and emergency services, religious organizations, food assistance, youth programs, shelter, health care, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's EIN?
Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6825144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc 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.
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