The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust
The Mathias Washington County Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 2004 and based in Smithsburg, Maryland. The foundation primarily supports nonprofit agencies serving the people of Washington County, Maryland, with a focus on social and human services, youth programs, and community care facilities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$400K
-8.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
-9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+0.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Social & Human Services (80% of giving)
- Youth Programs — youth sports programs and activities providing safe spaces for young people
- Women's Services — women's shelters and rehabilitation facilities
- Medical Care — providing medical care to the uninsured
- Arts & Culture (12% of giving)
- Religion (approximately 3% of giving)
Grantmaking
Notable grants include:
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation maintains a strong local focus, with 99% of grants staying in Maryland, primarily benefiting Washington County residents and organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (2024)
- Total assets: $9,379,869
- Total revenues: $453,100
- Total expenses: $566,565
- Total giving: $400,230
Staffing
The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,379,869 | $9,285,285 | $8,776,716 |
| Revenue | $453,100 | $43,347 | $684,237 |
| Expenses | $566,565 | $609,911 | $761,150 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $400,230 | $438,888 | $551,432 |
| Net Investment Income | $286,765 | $163,181 | $474,519 |
| Distributable Amount | $465,538 | $443,744 | $470,322 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kenneth W Graber — Trustee and Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth W Graber Trustee | Trustee | 12 | — |
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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