Existing Funds

Kay F. and Douglas K. Sheiss Fund

Mrs. Sheiss created the unrestricted fund to honor her and her late husband, Douglas, and their commitment to the Frederick County community. Mrs. Sheiss believed that the unrestricted element of the fund will provide the greatest impact and carryout their charitable intentions for generations.

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Kaye E. Ramsburg Memorial Fund

Founded by mother Mary Alice Ramsburg and sister Sharon Gregory to support Literacy Council of Frederick County.

Kaye Elizabeth Ramsburg dedicated her life to education, serving as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher, a reading specialist and an assistant principal. She taught at Green Valley Elementary, Walkersville Elementary, North Frederick Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Glade Elementary, and Yellow Springs Elementary, where she was appointed principal. She was a member of the Frederick County Teachers Association, Maryland State Teachers Association and the National Education Association. In addition to her passion for teaching and education, she was a member of Glade United Church of Christ and enjoyed golfing, biking, cross country skiing, walking, volleyball, flower gardening, and bird watching. Reflecting her commitment to education, her sister Sharon Gregory and her mother Mary Alice Ramsburg turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Kaye E. Ramsburg Memorial Fund after her passing in November 2004. The fund awards grants to the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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Keep Warm and Thrive Fund

Founded by an anonymous donor to spotlight the issue of youth homelessness and children aging out of the foster care system, this fund supports the critical needs of The Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership of Frederick County (SHIP). SHIP provides urgent services and resources to Frederick County youth facing housing insecurity and homelessness. Created in memory of his late wife, the fund founder hopes that many students will receive the support they need through this endowed fund.

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Ken and Lynn Burdette Donor Advised Fund

Founded by the Burdettes as a donor advised fund.

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Kenneth (Bob), Mildred (Millie) and Diane Mildred Taylor Fund

Founded through Mildred Taylor’s estate for need-based scholarships for Frederick County students.

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Kenneth W. Parker-Class of ’55 Scholarship Fund

Founded by Fredericktonian Lodge #12 F&AM-PHA and Lincoln High Class of ’55 in honor of Mr. Parker for Frederick County graduating seniors, with preference to students attending a historically black college or university or attending Frederick Community College.

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Kevin and Jeannie Hessler Fund

The Hesslers created this fund to support the Community Foundation’s mission in serving the community. The fund will provide support for the immediate needs of the community as they arise. The Hesslers have a strong desire to give back to those in need and through this fund will make a difference in Frederick County for generations to come.

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Kevin R. and Sara J. Wade Scholarship Fund

Founded by the Wades’ estate for graduates of Seneca Valley High School, St. John’s Catholic Prep, or Walkersville High School, and students pursuing a degree at Mount St. Mary’s University or in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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