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Janis Miller Wertheimer Endowment Fund

Founded through Mrs. Wertheimer’s estate to support community service organizations in Frederick County.

A lifelong Frederick County resident who graduated from Hood College in 1929, Mrs. Wertheimer served as Vice President of Nicodemus and Wertheimer, an insurance and real estate agency she owned and operated alongside her husband Philip. She was actively involved in the Frederick community until her death in 2001, serving as a member of Hood College Alumnae Association, Frederick Women’s Civic Club, Frederick Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Frederick County Landmarks Foundation, Historical Society of Frederick County, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Maryland Historical Society, the Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary, Reserve Officer’s Auxiliary, Frederick Art Club, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Frederick. In life, Mrs. Wertheimer created The Philip and Janis Wertheimer Fund for the Salvation Army/Frederick Corps with the Community Foundation to support the Salvation Army’s activities. Upon her death, the greater portion of her estate was bequeathed to the Community Foundation for the creation of two funds: The Philip and Janis Miller Wertheimer Fund, which supports six area organizations, and The Janis Miller Wertheimer Fund, which, in part, supports the Wertheimer Fellow for Excellence in Volunteerism program, recognizing outstanding volunteers. By supporting the good works of others, Mrs. Wertheimer’s legacy of making Frederick County the best it can be is realized in perpetuity.

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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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