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Jay “Doc” Geiser Fund

Founded by family members in memory of Jay “Doc” Geiser to provide grants to the Frederick County Career and Technology Center to pay for supplies, tools and exams for students in culinary arts programs.

To honor a man who was known for his many talents, and to keep him in the hearts and minds of Frederick County, family members have established The Jay “Doc” Geiser Fund. Known in the community as “Doc” Geiser, Jay was a graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, and he earned a master of the culinary arts from The Culinary Institute of America. After using his culinary talents at various places in Frederick, he purchased Watson’s Carry Out, which became Doc Geiser’s, well known for fried chicken, cole slaw, hot dogs, and hamburgers. Jay’s other talents included a passion for volunteering, and as an accomplished musician, playing in local bands. In addition, he was active and won many awards through his involvement with Toastmasters.

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Jay S. and Virginia P. Fifer Fund for The Community Foundation of Frederick County

Founded by the Community Foundation with a gift from the Fifers to support the general operations of the Community Foundation.

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Jean Ellis and Florence Guss Memorial Fund

Founded by Tuviah Guss and Tracey Ellis-Guss in memory of their mothers to provide scholarships to students and grants to local nonprofits.

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Jean Wright Memorial Fund

Founded by husband Harold Wright as an unrestricted fund.

Jean Wright was a mother, volunteer and veterinarian. Born in Ohio, Mrs. Wright moved to Michigan and became one of the first female veterinarians in the state. She married her college sweetheart Harold Wright and gave birth to four wonderful children. As a very accomplished and attractive woman she was also an active volunteer in her local church. After her passing, her husband established The Jean Wright Memorial Fund. The Fund is an unrestricted endowment. Therefore, the Community Foundation is able to use money from the Fund to distribute grants to different nonprofit organizations and charitable causes to meet the most pressing community needs in Mrs. Wright’s name.

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Jeanie Keller Reeder Endowment Fund

Founded through Ms. Reeder’s charitable remainder trust to support Heartly House, Inc. and Salvation Army.

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Jeanne Bussard Center Endowment Fund

Founded by its board of directors for operational support for The Arc of Frederick County.

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Jeanne L. Kemp Fund for Students with Dyslexia

Founded by Nancy and Casper Cline in honor of Mrs. Cline’s mother for grants to address the needs of students with dyslexia.

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Jefferson Ruritan Club Scholarship Fund

Founded by Jefferson Ruritan Club, for students residing in the Jefferson area, children or grandchildren of Jefferson Ruritan Club members, or members of the Random Acts of Kindness Club.

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