Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Washington County, MD, by funding programs that enhance life skills, support
  • In Washington County by ensuring
  • Based in and primarily serving Washington County, MD

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Women’s Giving Circle Grant empowers women and families in Washington County, MD, by funding programs that enhance life skills, support young girls' development, and improve overall well-being. With contributions starting at just a dollar a day, the grant fosters a collaborative philanthropic spirit among women, ensuring impactful support for the community.

It provides a unique opportunity for donors to join together, contributing as little as a dollar a day ($365 a year), to promote and support programs and organizations that enable and empower women.
The Women’s Giving Circle Grants Advisory Committee typically accepts applications for programs, capital and operating expenses that meet the following criteria:

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must be based in and primarily serving Washington County, MD, and have a current 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS.Organizations may apply for funding for more than one program; however, each program requires a separate grant application.

What The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
77
Total given
$3M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,150–$515K
  • By dollars: Maryland 93%, Pennsylvania 2%, Ohio 2%. Top recipient cities: Hagerstown, MD; Boonsboro, MD; Sharpsburg, MD.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home · Boonsboro, MD

    $515K

  • Horizon Goodwill Industries · Hagerstown, MD

    $250K

  • Hagerstown Community College Founda · Hagerstown, MD

    $192K

  • Boys & Girls Club of Washington CO · Hagerstown, MD

    $148K

  • Saint James School · Hagerstown, MD

    $126K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Women
  • Nonprofits
  • Life skills
  • Youth programs
  • Housing single mothers

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