In FY2025, we were pleased to award Impact and Strategic Grants to local nonprofits to help support their missions.
We awarded:
- More than $488,000 in Strategic Grants to 17 area nonprofits.
- More than $513,000 in Impact Grants
The Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County awarded eighteen grants totaling $280,000 to thirteen local nonprofits.
Learn more about Community Foundation funds on our Existing Funds page.
*The Community Foundation of Frederick County awards a variety of grants, including designated and donor advised. The table below is not an exhaustive list of all our grants awarded.*
FY2025 Grants
Table updated 5/29/2025
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Awardee | Amount Awarded | Community Foundation Fund Name | Project Purpose | Grant Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Spirit Club Foundation | 3,210.72 | Addie B. Null Health Care Fund | To provide an adaptive fitness program to individuals with disabilities. | Impact |
| 2 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | February Star Sanctuary | 725.27 | AG-C.I.T.E Fund | To provide youth camps where students learn about the ag industry while interacting with rescue horses. | Impact |
| 3 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Hearts of the Herd | 1,000.00 | AG-C.I.T.E Fund | To provide youth with disabilities an adaptive equine assisted learning program. | Impact |
| 4 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Helping Hands and Caring Hearts | 750.00 | Alvin F. Tesmer and John J. Hayes Veterans Memorial Fund | For the delivery of food and hygiene products to veterans. | Impact |
| 5 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Safe Ride Foundation Inc. | 750.00 | Alvin F. Tesmer and John J. Hayes Veterans Memorial Fund | To provide transporation to veterans to help them access essential services. | Impact |
| 6 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | February Star Sanctuary | 920.76 | Animal Care Field of Interest Fund | To provide medical care, feed, hay and blankets to rescued horses. | Impact |
| 7 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Tip Me Frederick | 500.00 | Animal Care Field of Interest Fund | To provide rabies vaccinations to community cats. | Impact |
| 8 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Asian American Center of Frederick | 5,000.00 | Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund | To provide legal representation for individuals seeking citizenship and integration services. | Impact |
| 9 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Mental Health Association of Frederick County | 10,000.00 | Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund | To support the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. | Impact |
| 10 | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | BAyer | 29/05/2025 12:29 PM | Spanish Speaking Community of MD, Inc. | 5,000.00 | Bar Association of Frederick County Justice for All Fund | To provide critical legal services to address the needs of Frederick County's international community. | Impact |