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Mary Mason Hendrickson Memorial Fund

Founded by Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hendrickson II in memory of Mr. Hendrickson’s mother for children’s programs.

Born in 1894 in New York City, Mary Landon Carter Mason Hendrickson’s parents’ families were among Virginia’s early settlers but with her maternal grandfather from Switzerland. From infancy until her late teenage years, she lived with her widowed mother in family homes in New York, Hagerstown and Geneva, Switzerland, speaking both English and French. In 1919, she married Carroll H. Hendrickson in St. John’s Church in Hagerstown, where the couple lived for a time and welcomed their first son. The family then moved to Frederick in 1921, where Mrs. Hendrickson’s husband became a partner in the family retail store. Her other two sons were born in Frederick, and she quickly entered into the many facets of Frederick life, serving on the Altar Guild of All Saints’ Episcopal Church and volunteering as a board member of Federated Charities, Episcopal Orphan House and the Home for the Aged (Record Street Home). She was a charter member of The Garden Club of Frederick and a member of several smaller cultural and social organizations. Of a naturally cheery disposition, she was known as a gracious hostess and genuinely friendly to all with whom she made contact. She died in 1981 in the Frederick home of her last 57 years. Her primary love was always the welfare and progress of her three sons and grandchildren. To honor his mother’s memory, John D. Hendrickson II and his wife, Elizabeth, established The Mary Mason Hendrickson Memorial Endowment Fund. In keeping with Mrs. Hendrickson’s love for children, this Fund supports children’s programs.

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Mary Posta Grove Memorial Endowment Fund

Founded by Bernard L. Grove and his family for students to attend St. John’s Catholic Prep.

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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 Wes 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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