The Community Foundation of Frederick
The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland, Inc. is a public charity and community foundation established in 1986. Based in Frederick, Maryland, the organization serves as a catalyst for philanthropy by connecting donors with causes that matter in Frederick County. The Foundation operates 844+ individual funds created by generous donors and has distributed over $111 million in grants and scholarships since its inception.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$193.3M
+11.0% YoY
Revenue
$21.9M
+0.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$12.8M
+140.3% YoY
Expenses
$11.2M
-3.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Community Foundation is dedicated to connecting people who care with causes that matter to enrich the quality of life in Frederick County now and for future generations.
Focus Areas: The Foundation addresses a wide array of community needs through permanent funds established by donors, including:
- Arts
- Environment
- Elder care
- Civic causes
- Youth programs
- Education
- Health and human services
- Basic human needs
- Animal welfare
- Historic preservation
- Scholarships for post-secondary education and trade/technical training
The Foundation's grantmaking strategy is data-driven, guided by the Frederick County Human Needs Assessment Reports (2018 and 2022), with strategic priorities focusing on supporting families with children, preparing for an aging population, and responding to substance use disorder. Elevated emphasis areas include affordable housing, mental health, and alleviating disparities in service delivery.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $30,000+, with historical ranges documented from $1,000 to $2,376,517.
Grant Types
How to Apply
** The Foundation maintains a grant portal at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=frederickcounty. Applicants must be qualified 501(c)(3) organizations or government/quasi-government entities. Applicants must be in good standing with all state and federal registrations and must provide descriptions of programs, units of service, expected outcomes, and detailed financial information. A rigorous review process is conducted by the Foundation's volunteer grants committee, with required reports ensuring accountability.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Frederick County, Maryland, with some funding extending to the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $193.3 million (2024)
Total Liabilities: $13.1 million (2024)
Annual Revenue: $21.9 million (2024)
Annual Expenses: $11.2 million (2024)
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) public charity; tax-exempt since May 1987; EIN: 52-1488711
Rating: Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator with a 100% score in Accountability & Finance.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $193,334,693 | $174,212,069 | $156,334,571 |
| Revenue | $21,855,112 | $21,717,355 | $29,735,655 |
| Expenses | $11,228,669 | $11,672,408 | $12,393,922 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,790,519 | $5,322,596 | $12,438,455 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
14 open opportunities from The Community Foundation of Frederick
Career Education Scholarships Grant
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFFC Impact Grants
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK
Amount
More than US $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFFC Strategic Grants
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK
Amount
More than US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Y. Day – President and CEO (joined the organization in 1995)
Paul D. Rose, Jr., Esq. – Chair of the Board of Trustees; Attorney at McNees Wallace & Nurick, LLC
RaeAnn E. Butler – First Vice Chair; President, Edenton Re
Gail Fitzgerald, CPA, CGMA – Vice President, Accounting and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Tonyia Miller – Executive Assistant
The Foundation is led by a 24-member volunteer Board of Trustees and employs 19 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEATRICE REAVER | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| IAN BARTMAN | PAST CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY CHANEY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| VERONICA D LOWE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PAUL ROSE | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DETRIC KEMP | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ABBIE RICKETTS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALEJANDRO CANADAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANGELA DREDDEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ASHLEIGH ROSSI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARMEN HERNANDEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HESSEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARRYN NAYLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID WEIGELT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GORDON COOLEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEAN JOYCE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER CLINGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA DONOFRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDA MORGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LOUANNE WELGOSS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATTI MALUCHNIK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RAEANN BUTLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD PEARRELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHAWN WOLF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH Y DAY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $229,358 |
| GAIL M FITZGERALD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 50 | $178,743 |
| DIANA FULCHIRON | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPA | 40 | $113,742 |
| KIMBERLY LIDDICK - BYRNES | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CO | 40 | $101,862 |
| LAURA MCCULLOUGH | DIRECTOR PHILANTHROPIC SER | 40 | $128,755 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has announced multiple grant cycles and distributions in recent periods, including:
Community Foundation awards more than $476K in strategic grants | CommunityFY26 Rolling Grant Application announcements
Community Foundation Announces FY26 Rolling Grant Application - The CommunityFY26 Impact Grant Application and Training programs
Community Foundation Announces FY26 Rolling Grant Application - The CommunityStrategic grants awards exceeding $476,000 to $488,000 in recent cycles
Community Foundation awards more than $476K in strategic grants | CommunityContact Information
Address: 312 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-695-7660
Email: info@FrederickCountyGives.org
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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