Foundations that fund organizations in Cresaptown, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cresaptown nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $160K to Cresaptown organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cresaptown around $50K. 3 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cresaptown
- $160K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $50K
- Based in MD
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cresaptown organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Family Foundation | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The David and June Trone Family Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General contribution |
| France-Merrick Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $140 | $140 | Yes | Grants are to be used in accordance with the established pu… |
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 Cresaptown, Maryland?
Sherman Family Foundation, The Doug and Betsey Schwab and Family Foundation Inc, The David and June Trone Family Foundation, France-Merrick Foundation Inc reported grants to Cresaptown 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 Cresaptown. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.