Private foundation · EIN 82-2237275 · Frederick, Maryland · Public & societal benefit

Richard B Shorten Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $120K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$120K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MD
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Living Water Shower Ministry IncWalkersville, MDUnrestricted program support$20K
Frederick Rescue Mission IncFrederick, MDSupport youth camps/outreach program$20K
Heartly House IncFrederick, MDUnrestricted program support$20K
Supporting Older Adults Through Resources IncFrederick, MDUnrestricted program support$20K
Common Ground IncMount Airy, MDUnrestricted program support$20K
Thorpewood IncThurmont, MDUnrestricted program support$20K

About this foundation

Richard B Shorten Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Frederick, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Richard B Shorten Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Richard B Shorten Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 6 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Richard B Shorten Family Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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