We connect people who care with causes that matter, as demonstrated through our more than 790 component funds. There are so many ways to help your community, and we’re here to help you enrich the quality of life in Frederick County now, and for future generations.
Founded by daughter Anne-Lynn Gross to support Frederick Rescue Mission.
“Judge” Gross was known for positively impacting the lives of others while he served as District Court Commissioner in Frederick. Similarly, the Frederick Rescue Mission assists individuals mend their lives. Established by his daughter, Anne-Lynn Gross, The “Judge” William B. Gross Fund supports the work of the Frederick Rescue Mission.
Founded through the estate of Anne-Lynn Gross for deserving students.
In memory and in honor of her father, Anne-Lynn Gross created this fund through her estate provisions. “Judge” Gross was known for positively impacting the lives of others while he served as District Court Commissioner in Frederick. His legacy will live on by providing scholarships to high school students pursuing post-secondary education.
Founded by Robert A. Rosensteel with donations from the Emmitsburg area, in memory of David Copenhaver, Greg Hollinger, Tom and Sharon Topper, and Terry Myers, for Emmitsburg graduating seniors. Learn More
Founded by Robert A. Rosensteel with donations from the Emmitsburg area, in memory of David Copenhaver, Greg Hollinger, Tom and Sharon Topper, and Terry Myers, for Emmitsburg graduating seniors.
Founded by parents Robert and Sandra Seidel for direct services to military veterans of the War on Terrorism.
1LT Rob Seidel was a 2000 Catoctin High graduate, where he played football and baseball and excelled academically. He went on to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a platoon leader with the 10th Mountain Division in Iraq. The United States and the Frederick County community lost a dedicated soldier when 1LT Seidel was killed in action in Iraq on May 18, 2006. As a platoon leader, 1LT Seidel felt a tremendous responsibility for the safety and well-being of his men, putting their concerns above himself. To honor his memory and his commitment to his troops, his parents, Bob and Sandy Seidel, established The 1LT Robert A. Seidel III Memorial Scholarship Fund to award scholarships to graduating seniors from Catoctin High School, who exhibit academic promise, have participated in at least one varsity sport during their senior year, demonstrate an outstanding record of community service, and are active in their faith; and The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund to award grants to nonprofit organizations who support wounded solders with medical treatment, housing assistance, psychological counseling, physical and occupational therapies, companionship, mentoring and employment training.
1LT Robert A. Seidel III Memorial Scholarship Fund
Founded by parents Robert and Sandra Seidel for Catoctin High School graduating seniors.
1LT Rob Seidel was a 2000 Catoctin High graduate, where he played football and baseball and excelled academically. He went on to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a platoon leader with the 10th Mountain Division in Iraq. The United States and the Frederick County community lost a dedicated soldier when 1LT Seidel was killed in action in Iraq on May 18, 2006. As a platoon leader, 1LT Seidel felt a tremendous responsibility for the safety and well-being of his men, putting their concerns above himself. To honor his memory and his commitment to his troops, his parents, Bob and Sandy Seidel, established The 1LT Robert A. Seidel III Memorial Scholarship Fund to award scholarships to graduating seniors from Catoctin High School, who exhibit academic promise, have participated in at least one varsity sport during their senior year, demonstrate an outstanding record of community service, and are active in their faith; and The 1LT Rob Seidel Wounded Soldiers Fund to award grants to nonprofit organizations who support wounded solders with medical treatment, housing assistance, psychological counseling, physical and occupational therapies, companionship, mentoring and employment training.
Founded by an anonymous donor and former student of Mrs. Poole's for Walkersville High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in English, literature or teaching. Learn More
Founded by an anonymous donor and former student of Mrs. Poole’s for Walkersville High School graduating seniors pursuing a degree in English, literature or teaching.
Founded by Ric and Ann Adams in memory of Merhl and Evelyn Etzler Adams, Dorsey and Virginia Cramer Shipley, and Fred and Alice Cramer Miller as a donor advised fund. Learn More
Founded by Ric and Ann Adams in memory of Merhl and Evelyn Etzler Adams, Dorsey and Virginia Cramer Shipley, and Fred and Alice Cramer Miller as a donor advised fund.
