Tourism Council of Frederick County Inc

Delaplaine Foundation Inc

Frederick, MD

The Delaplaine Foundation supports nonprofit programs in arts and culture, education, health, human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enlightenment, with most funding focused on Frederick County, Maryland; preservation and spiritual-enlightenment grants may also serve surrounding regions. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. Although its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, its website describes application processes for first-time and returning applicants.

The Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Inc

Frederick, MD

The Community Foundation of Frederick County supports nonprofits and eligible organizations serving Frederick County, Maryland, across a broad range of community needs, with priorities including families with children, aging, substance use disorder, affordable housing, and mental health; some programs also assist residents directly. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $21,424, and organizations apply online during the relevant program’s application period.

The Frederick Arts Council Inc

Frederick, MD

The organization is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to supporting existing and developing arts organizations by providing various grants, technical assistance, scholarships, and advocacy, in the promotion of local arts, artists, and art groups in Frederick county, Maryland.

Ausherman Family Trust

Frederick, MD

The Ausherman Family Trust funds charitable organizations serving Frederick County, Maryland, including work in community services, housing, safety, arts, food access, and programs for children and older adults. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $275,000, with a median of $20,000; most funding went to Maryland organizations. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke

San Francisco, CA

The foundation supports a varied mix of educational, community and human-service organizations, and animal sanctuaries. In 2025, grants ranged from $375 to $45,000, with a median of $1,000; funding went largely to organizations in Washington, D.C., Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maryland. It gives only to preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Nora Roberts Foundation

Glenn Dale, MD

The Nora Roberts Foundation prioritizes literacy and also supports the arts, children, social justice, and the environment. It gives mainly in Maryland and nearby parts of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, while also making grants nationwide; typical grants are about $3,000–$5,000. Its 2025 filing says it funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Firstenergy Foundation

Akron, OH

The FirstEnergy Foundation supports eligible nonprofits working on community needs such as housing stability, hunger relief, workforce development, education, safety and STEM in FirstEnergy’s service area and other places where it does business. Its 2024 grants ranged from $25 to $5.3 million, with a median of $1,375. It does not accept unsolicited grant applications.

Ausherman Family Foundation

Frederick, MD

The Ausherman Family Foundation funds Frederick County nonprofits in areas including children and families, health and human services, arts and culture, and public benefit, with support for operations, programs, projects, and capacity building. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $75,000, with a median of $2,500; General Grant requests are accepted on a rolling basis through an online Letter of Inquiry.

Maryland Humanities Council Inc

Baltimore, MD

Maryland Humanities Council supports Maryland nonprofits whose work includes humanities programming, such as history, literature, philosophy, and archaeology, with general operating grants. Its FY27 SHINE program offers $5,000 grants, while 2025 awards ranged from $6,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000; the program serves eligible organizations across Maryland. The profile describes an application process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Mutual of America Foundation

New York, NY

Carmax Foundation

Richmond, VA

The CarMax Foundation supports health and wellness, education and workforce success, and resilient communities, including playgrounds, volunteer-led projects, and services for underserved people. Its 2026 grants ranged from $9,140 to $3,396,861, with a median of $285,350; it funds organizations in the Greater Richmond area, CarMax markets such as Atlanta, and nationally aligned nonprofits. Applications are accepted online only, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Keep America Beautiful Inc

Stamford, CT

Keep America Beautiful funds community programs focused on litter prevention and cleanup, recycling, environmental education, tree planting, and beautifying public spaces across the United States. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,250 to $277,500, with a median of $14,000; some opportunities accept non-affiliates, while others are limited to affiliates, and the profile does not state a general unsolicited-request policy.