Private foundation · EIN 20-6208889 · Smithsburg, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mathias Washington County Tr

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Maryland. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $496K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Maryland. Stated restrictions: Organizations must be 501C3 and be located in Washington County Md

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$496K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MD
100%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$9.8M

How to apply

Letter describing their operation and exempt purpose Contact: Kenneth W Graber, 12019 Bayer Dr, Smithsburg, MD, 3018242440, kgraber01@aol.com Deadlines: None Restrictions: Organizations must be 501C3 and be located in Washington County Md

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Washington County MuseumHagerstown, MDRequired by Trustdocument$61K
Boy Scouts of Washington CountyHagerstown, MDRequired by Trustdocument$61K
Boys Girls ClubHagerstown, MDRequired by Trustdocument$61K
San Mar Childrens HomeBoonsboro, MDRequired by Trustdocument$61K
Fahrney Keedy HomeBoonsboro, MDRequired by Trustdocument$61K
YMCAHagerstown, MDRequired by Trustdocument$61K
United WayHagerstown, MDRequired by Trustdocument$61K
Cedar Ridge Childrens HomeWilliamsport, MDSchool for boys$8,000
Women of Valor MinistriesHagerstown, MDRehabilitate drug users$7,500
Community Free ClinicHagerstown, MDFree medical facility$7,500
Hagerstown Area Pregnancy CenterHagerstown, MDPro life counseling$5,000
Ft Ritchie Community CenterCascade, MDProvie food to needy$5,000
Maryland Food BankHagerstown, MDFood for the needy$5,000
Easter SealsSilver Spring, MDHelp the disabled$5,000
Hagerstown Helping HandsSmithsburg, MDProvide emergency needs like oil and electric$3,500
Salvation ArmyHagerstown, MDLunches$3,000
Children in NeedHagerstown, MDClothing for needy children$3,000
Farmers Hunters Feeding HungryWilliamsport, MDProvide deer meat to the needy$3,000
Hagerstown Day NurseryHagerstown, MDReduced cost child care$3,000
Walnut St Community CenterHagerstown, MDReduced cost medical care$3,000
CASAHagerstown, MDBattered Women$2,500
Wash Co Council of ChurchesHagerstown, MDMichas backpack program$2,500
Hagerstown Area Religious CouncilHagerstown, MDCommunity outreach$2,500
Tabithas Table IncSmithsburg, MDOperation of a food bank$2,000

About this foundation

Mathias Washington County Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Smithsburg, Maryland, administered in care of Kenneth W Graber, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mathias Washington County Tr accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter describing their operation and exempt purpose Deadlines: None.

How much does Mathias Washington County Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $496K across 24 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Mathias Washington County Tr give?

Maryland (24 grants), per its latest filing.

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