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Grantmaking is a large part of the Community Foundation’s role. In FY2019 (July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019), $5 million was invested into our community through grants to local nonprofits, and other organizations such as civic and faith-based groups.

We are pleased to announce the 2019 Wertheimer Fellows for Excellence in Volunteerism who will be honored on November 21, 2019, at our 33rd Annual Report to the Community.

FREDERICK, MD – October 9, 2019: Caring about the health and well-being of Frederick County residents now and in the future is the result of Catherine Clark’s planned gift to The Community Foundation of Frederick County. Through her estate, The Lewis I. and Catherine L. Clark Memorial Fund has been established, becoming one of more than 720 funds under management. The fund will provide grants in support of programs that help individuals with cardiac, cancer, and diabetes health issues in Frederick County.

FREDERICK, MD – October 9, 2019: With foresight and vision, John C. Summers’ planned gift has created two funds that will help many people in the years to come. The John C. Summers Fund and The Myersville Lions Club Scholarship Fund become two of more than 720 component funds managed by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.