Foundations that fund organizations in Fulton, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fulton nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $2.6M to Fulton organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fulton around $7,500. 8 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fulton
- $2.6M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in MD
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fulton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Endowment Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 2 | $2.3M | $1.1M | Yes | Nurturing children-worship & prayer; Thriving congregations initiative |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc | Bethesda, MD | 5 | $119K | $5,000 | Yes | Chesapeake bay landscape professional; Board & staff committee on deij; Chesapeake bay watershed technical assistance |
| The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation | Royal Oak, MI | 1 | $96K | $96K | Yes | Program support |
| The William Penn Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Drwi technical assistance |
| Pettit Family Charitable Foundation | Gaithersburg, MD | 4 | $36K | $7,500 | Yes | Religious Support; Shelter Support; General Support |
| Dice Foundation | Davenport, IA | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| The Rachuba Family Foundation Inc | Eldersburg, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Charitable purposes |
| William and Karen England Charitable Trust (wake Foundation) | Fulton, MD | 2 | $18K | $9,051 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| The Lonnie and Emnet Parker Foundation | Clarksville, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestrictred grant |
| The Open Door Foundation Inc | Hanover, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To help the charity's organzational purpose |
| Good Neighbors Family Trust | Sullivans Island, SC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support projects to shelter people in need |
| Sheldon Shapiro Charitable Foundation | Rockville, MD | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Supportof OrganizationsExempt Purpose |
| The C&k Clark Family Foundation Inc | Oviedo, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Disabled child last wish |
| The Fred Frederick Family Foundation Inc | Easton, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Fulton, Maryland?
Lilly Endowment Inc, The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc, The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation, The William Penn Foundation, Pettit Family Charitable Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Fulton 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 Fulton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.