The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick
The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick is a private foundation, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2023, it made $150K in qualifying distributions.
The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,525,645
- -2.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $396,786
- -21.2% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $149,748
- +509.1% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $493,819
- +25.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $18K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Izaak Walton League of America Frederick Chapter Frederick, MD | Contribution Under Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement | $17,686 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,525,645 | $396,786 | $493,819 | — | — | $149,748 | — |
| 2022 | $1,562,276 | $503,646 | $392,118 | — | — | $24,585 | $20 |
| 2021 | $1,440,840 | $326,742 | $402,180 | $17,686 | 1 | $50,842 | $16 |
| 2020 | $1,528,613 | $364,235 | $458,243 | $3,000 | 2 | — | $144 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick is led by Elin Ross, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elin Ross
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$58K (2020) → $68K (2023)
Forrest Popkin
President
Director → Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Cannon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Stang
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelane Twentey
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Conover
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eve Butt
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Fay
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Lynch
Immediate Past President
Vice President & Treasurer → President, 2022
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Moore
Vice President & Treasurer
Director → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Brandon Thompson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Layman (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Nate Sager (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ashley Goldsborough (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Tiana Massaquoi (2021) — Director
- Former: Ashleigh Kiggans (2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: David Newman (2020) — Director
- Former: Nicole Heatherly (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $68K, to Elin Ross (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick
How large is The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick?
The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $397K.
Where does The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick operate?
The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick's EIN?
The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0608003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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