The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Smithsburg, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to Maryland organizations, and its application requirements state that eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) organizations located in Washington County, Maryland.
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust gave $496K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Maryland. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $495,550
- +23.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,648
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,836,079
- +4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- 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 The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The trust’s 2024 filing says to contact Kenneth W Graber with a letter describing the organization’s operation and exempt purpose. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations located in Washington County, Maryland.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Kenneth W Graber
Mailing address: 12019 Bayer Dr, Smithsburg, MD 21783
Phone: (301) 824-2440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington County Museum ($61K). Together the top 10 received $448K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 110 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Maryland. The 2024 filing states that applicant organizations must be located in Washington County, Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2024) to $588K (2019). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $496K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County Museum Hagerstown, MD | Required by Trustdocument | $60,650 |
| Boy Scouts of Washington County Hagerstown, MD | Required by Trustdocument | $60,650 |
| Boys Girls Club Hagerstown, MD | Required by Trustdocument | $60,650 |
| San Mar Childrens Home Boonsboro, MD | Required by Trustdocument | $60,650 |
| Fahrney Keedy Home Boonsboro, MD | Required by Trustdocument | $60,650 |
| YMCA Hagerstown, MD | Required by Trustdocument | $60,650 |
| United Way Hagerstown, MD | Required by Trustdocument | $60,650 |
| Cedar Ridge Childrens Home Williamsport, MD | School for boys | $8,000 |
| Women of Valor Ministries Hagerstown, MD | Rehabilitate drug users | $7,500 |
| Community Free Clinic Hagerstown, MD | Free medical facility | $7,500 |
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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 | $9,836,079 | $656,008 | $667,789 | $495,550 | 24 | $495,550 | $483,769 | $462,800 |
| 2024 | $9,379,869 | $453,100 | $566,565 | $400,230 | 19 | $400,230 | $286,765 | $465,538 |
| 2023 | $9,285,285 | $43,347 | $609,911 | $438,888 | 21 | $438,888 | $163,181 | $443,744 |
| 2022 | $8,776,716 | $684,237 | $761,150 | $551,432 | 23 | $551,432 | $474,519 | $470,322 |
| 2021 | $11,904,288 | $438,061 | $651,156 | $462,710 | 23 | $462,710 | $244,081 | $566,878 |
| 2020 | $10,923,228 | $-501,284 | $763,253 | $569,940 | 23 | — | — | $521,955 |
| 2019 | $12,476,559 | $264,461 | $795,372 | $587,597 | 26 | — | $206,356 | $592,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $463K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the trust. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. San Mar Children’s Home describes its work as providing family, community, and mental health services for at-risk children. Community Free Clinic says it provides medical care to people who cannot afford treatment, including homeless, medically indigent, elderly, and working-poor people. Women of Valor Ministries describes coaching and training for people facing concerns such as substance abuse, depression, family issues, and financial or legal complications.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 24 grants totaling $495,550. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $60,650, with a median grant of $5,000. Seven organizations received $60,650 each: Washington County Museum, Boy Scouts of Washington County, Boys Girls Club, San Mar Children’s Home, Fahrney Keedy Home, YMCA, and United Way.
Other reported 2025 grants included $8,000 to Cedar Ridge Children’s Home, $7,500 each to Women of Valor Ministries and Community Free Clinic, $5,000 to Hagerstown Area Pregnancy Center, and $3,000 to Children in Need. Children in Need describes its work as providing essential items and educational supplies to Washington County children living at or below the federal poverty level.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kenneth W Graber is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust is led by Kenneth W Graber TRUSTEE, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth W Graber TRUSTEE
Trustee
On filings since 2019
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust
How much does The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust give each year?
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust gave $496K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $400K across 19 grants.
What is The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,648, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust give grants?
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust 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 (16 grants), Boonsboro, MD (2 grants), Williamsport, MD (2 grants) and Smithsburg, MD (2 grants).
Does The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Required by Trustdocument" (7 grants).
Who are The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Washington County Museum ($60,650), Boy Scouts of Washington County ($60,650) and Boys Girls Club ($60,650), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust?
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $496K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $463K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the trust. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. San Mar Children’s Home describes its work as providing family, community, and mental health services for at-risk children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust?
The trust’s 2024 filing says to contact Kenneth W Graber with a letter describing the organization’s operation and exempt purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6208889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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