The Monocacy Foundation Inc
The Monocacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Frederick, Maryland. Established in 1995, it provides grants to help bridge funding gaps for Frederick County residents with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supporting needs and wishes not covered by other funding sources.
The Monocacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Monocacy Foundation Inc gave $54K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $777.855), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,672
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- -28.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $778
- +30.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $396
- Total assets
- $1,239,228
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Monocacy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing describes the application as a written request that includes a description of nonprofit activities and charitable status. The filing says awards are restricted to nonprofit organizations or developmentally disabled people. The website says individual applicants must live in Frederick County, have a developmental or intellectual disability diagnosis, and show financial need; organizations must operate in Frederick County and have ties to the developmental disabilities community. The website’s application page says applications are closed, while its grants page lists a 2026 application period of August 15 through October 4.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states the deadline is the first Friday in October. The website lists October 4 as the end of the 2026 application period.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states the deadline is the first Friday in October.
- Contact
Application contact: Marty Young
Mailing address: 620-B Research Court, Frederick, MD 21703
Phone: (301) 663-8811
Website: https://www.themonocacyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Monocacy Foundation Inc
Who The Monocacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Living Inc ($23K). Together the top 5 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 64 grants to individuals ($26,249), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
397 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 397 grants of 397 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated individual eligibility is limited to Frederick County residents, and its organizational eligibility is limited to organizations operating in Frederick County with ties to the developmental disabilities community. In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Monocacy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2023) to $67K (2022). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Living Inc Frederick, MD | Personal Support Program for Individuals in Need | $22,568 |
| FC 4H Therapeutic Riding Thurmont, MD | Horsecare and Supplies for Individuals in Need | $2,000 |
| Variety National Washington, DC | Frederick County Program for Individuals in Need | $2,000 |
| 45 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $22,191 |
| Caleb and Tristan Albright Keymar, MD | Vet Care for Individual in Need | $500 |
| Finn and Levi Curry Thurmont, MD | Sensory/STEM Items for Individual in Need | $355 |
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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 | $1,239,228 | $565,104 | $79,066 | $53,672 | 69 | $53,672 | $225,851 | $47,662 |
| 2024 | $899,671 | $77,211 | $79,752 | $57,257 | 96 | $57,257 | $9,038 | $42,174 |
| 2023 | $829,070 | $81,277 | $76,160 | $51,608 | 84 | $51,608 | $843 | $40,353 |
| 2022 | $772,784 | $271,788 | $88,640 | $67,398 | 68 | $67,398 | $158,123 | $37,346 |
| 2021 | $773,479 | $94,143 | $74,068 | $53,551 | 80 | — | $48,183 | $33,232 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Monocacy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help meet medical, educational, and recreational needs or wishes of Frederick County residents with intellectual or developmental disabilities when other funding sources do not cover them. Examples described on its website include vacations, over-the-counter medications, pet ownership costs, adaptive or specialized medical equipment, and employment training.
Its 2025 grants included support for personal services, therapeutic riding supplies, camp fees, technology, YMCA memberships, and music lessons. One organizational grantee, Community Living Inc, describes its mission as supporting and empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their lives to the fullest.
The website lists expenses it does not fund, including respite, rent, car repairs, motorized items, legal or advocate fees, transportation (cars), home improvements, appliances, furniture, funeral expenses, hearing aids, dental and medical expenses, and medical or therapy copays.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 69 grants totaling $53,672. Grants ranged from $84 to $22,568, with a median of $396. The largest award was $22,568 to Community Living Inc for a personal support program for individuals in need. Other notable awards included $2,000 to FC 4H Therapeutic Riding for horse care and supplies, and $2,000 to Variety National for a Frederick County program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marty Young as president; Donald Hiltner Jr as vice president; George Chaney II as treasurer; and Michelle Hill as secretary. It also lists Gael Butcher, Dustin Sclater, Susan Holton, Jim Gangawere, Kim Daigre, and Stacey Hiltner as board members.
The Monocacy Foundation Inc is led by Marty Young, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marty Young
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Hiltner Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Sclater
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gael Butcher
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Chaney II
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Gangawere
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Deroner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Daigre
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Hill
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Hiltner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Holton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Patterson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Hiltner III
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathy Rohrer (2021–2022) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Monocacy Foundation Inc
How much does The Monocacy Foundation Inc give each year?
The Monocacy Foundation Inc gave $54K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 96 grants.
What is The Monocacy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Monocacy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $396, and its average grant was $778, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Monocacy Foundation Inc give grants?
The Monocacy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Thurmont, MD (2 grants).
Does The Monocacy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on The Monocacy Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Horseback Riding Lessons for Individual in Need" (12 grants), "Swimming Lessons for Individual in Need" (5 grants) and "Speech Therapy for Individual in Need" (3 grants).
Who are The Monocacy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Monocacy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Community Living Inc ($22,568), FC 4H Therapeutic Riding ($2,000) and Variety National ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 64 grants to individuals ($26,249), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Monocacy Foundation Inc?
The Monocacy Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Monocacy Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help meet medical, educational, and recreational needs or wishes of Frederick County residents with intellectual or developmental disabilities when other funding sources do not cover them. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Monocacy Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Monocacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Monocacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1953383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Monocacy Foundation Inc 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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