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Maryland FFA Foundation Endowment Fund

Founded by Bess and Frank Gladhill and Clyde and Kitty Crum for operational support.

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Maryland Master Farmers Scholarship Fund

Founded by Master Farmers De Willard, Rodman Myers, Frank Gladhill, and Mehrle Ramsburg for students pursuing a career in agriculture.

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Max Well for Life Fund

Founded by Wesley K. Tyeryar in memory of his son, Maxwell, to support the mental health needs of veterans and their immediate family. Although his life was far too short, Maxwell’s legacy of love and selflessness will continue to resonate throughout the Frederick County community.

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Mayor James F. Black Scholarship Fund

Founded by son Dr. Dennis E. Black for Town of Thurmont’s employees and their legal dependents.

Mayor James F. Black dedicated his life to serving the citizens of the town of Thurmont and making Thurmont a prosperous community. After graduating from Thurmont High School, Black served with the U.S. Army during World War II and later became the mayor of Thurmont for 16 years. In addition to his commitment to Thurmont, he was a member of the Frederick County Council of Governments for 16 years, holding the president post for three years. Mayor Black received numerous awards in recognition of his community service. He was an honorary life member of Thurmont Guardian Hose Company, the Thurmont Lions Club, and the Edwin C. Creeger Jr. Post 168 American Legion. He also served for many years on the boards of Citizens Nursing Home, the Catoctin Medical Center, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and the Blue Ridge Cemetery Association. His passions included hunting, fishing and gardening. Dr. Dennis E. Black turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Mayor James F. Black Scholarship Fund in memory of his father, who passed away in December 2003. The fund awards scholarships to Town of Thurmont employees and their legal dependents, with preference given to full-time town employees who have been accepted into an accredited college or technical course(s) that is directly related to their job responsibilities. Through this fund, Mayor Black’s dedication to promoting the economic development of the Thurmont community, including the educational development of its residents, lives on.

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McCardell Family Scholarship Fund

Founded by Adrian L. McCardell, Jr. and Robert C. McCardell for scholarships for Hood College or Washington and Lee University.

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McGowan-Davisson Fund

Founded by B.J. and Krista Davisson, the purpose of the donor advised fund is to further carry out the Community Foundation’s mission by providing grants to local nonprofit organizations. The Davissons care deeply about the community that has been so good to them and want to see it succeed well into the future. Through their generosity and vision, their fund will help ensure that nonprofits can receive vital support.

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McSherry Family/Woodsboro Bank Scholarship Fund

Founded by Woodsboro Bank to honor James McSherry’s 49 years of bank service for tuition assistance to St. John Regional Catholic School students.

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Meals and More Fund

Founded by David L. and Kathryn D. Schey as a donor advised fund.

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