Foundations that fund organizations in Galena, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Galena nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $2,675 to Galena organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Galena around $287. 4 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Galena
- $2,675
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $287
- Based in MD
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Galena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David a Bramble Foundation Inc | Chestertown, MD | 3 | $1,500 | $250 | Yes | General funding |
| Cecil - Kent Health Services Inc | Cecilton, MD | 2 | $575 | $287 | Preselected only | Assist lions progams; Support fire protection |
| W Paul Starkey Foundation | Galena, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Friel Foundation Inc | Queenstown, MD | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Operating funds |
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 Galena, Maryland?
David a Bramble Foundation Inc, Cecil - Kent Health Services Inc, W Paul Starkey Foundation, Friel Foundation Inc reported grants to Galena 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 Galena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.