Foundations that fund organizations in Centerville, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Centerville nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $3.1M to Centerville organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Centerville around $15K. 1 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Centerville
- $3.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MD
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Centerville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc | Annapolis, MD | 1 | $3.0M | $3.0M | Yes | Unrestricted use by recipient |
| Louis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To educate ethically and environmentally minded scholars, c… |
| Hachman Family Foundation Co Butterfield & Co Cpas Inc | Stockton, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| George Clarence & Dorothy Shaffer Charitable Foundation | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General use |
| The Art of Giving Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Camp fees for children with special needs |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Centerville, Maryland?
Philip E and Carole R Ratcliffe Foundation Inc, Louis Foundation, Hachman Family Foundation Co Butterfield & Co Cpas Inc, George Clarence & Dorothy Shaffer Charitable Foundation, The Art of Giving Foundation reported grants to Centerville organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Centerville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.