Foundations that fund organizations in Elkton, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Elkton nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $174K to Elkton organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
46 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Elkton around $1,000. 4 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Elkton
- $174K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 46
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MD
- 11%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Elkton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Candlesticks Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn | Cleveland, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | "campaign for fair hill" |
| Cassiopeia Foundation Inc | Charlottesvle, VA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | For General Operating Purposes |
| Spindrift Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | East region community vitality grant |
| The Merrick Family Foundation | Ridley Park, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Critical support to children |
| The Stewart Foundation | York, PA | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Pledge payment; General donation |
| Delaware State Golf Association Scholarship Fund | Rehoboth Beach, DE | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | See above |
| Dun Foundation | Middleburg, VA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Public charity |
| Exelon Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Johnson Family Foundation | Racine, WI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 7 | $3,170 | $450 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| American Water Charitable Foundationinc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Victory Hope Foundation | Elkton, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Assist with homeexpense to avoidhis being homeless |
| Tucker Foundation | Ooltewah, TN | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| Houghland Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| The Leighton-Oare Foundation Inc | Niles, MI | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | General |
| Rjdm Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $1,500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Kinsley Foundation | Seven Valleys, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Eugene Holt Massey Charitable Trust | Norfolk, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Sharp Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Assist with financial help in their non-profit needs |
| House for Hope Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provide needed funds for charity |
| Wsb Family Foundation | Albany, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Tt UW E M B Leasurebd Tts-Pen Ch Etal Co | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $766 | $766 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Naylor Family Foundation | Elizabethtown, PA | 1 | $700 | $700 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| David a Bramble Foundation Inc | Chestertown, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General funding |
| Gooding Group Foundation | Ephrata, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Operating expenses |
| Principio Furnace Foundation Inc | Perryville, MD | 1 | $350 | $350 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Dansko Foundation Inc | West Grove, PA | 1 | $141 | $141 | Yes | Improving quality of life for our animals |
| Stephen a & Nina B Schafer Foundation | Bryn Mawr, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $70 | $70 | Preselected only | Various |
| R Scott Rosenberger Charitable Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | — | Preselected only | Social services | |
| Paul F and Lois K Heiss Family Foundation Inc | Mequon, WI | 1 | — | Yes | Work with persecuted Christians in Nigeria |
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 Elkton, Maryland?
Silver Candlesticks Foundation, Thomas H & Barbara W Gale Fndtn, Cassiopeia Foundation Inc, Spindrift Family Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation and 31 others reported grants to Elkton 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 Elkton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.