Foundations that fund organizations in Jefferson, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jefferson nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $97K to Jefferson organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jefferson around $20K. 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 Jefferson
- $97K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in MD
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jefferson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaplaine Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | 2 | $65K | $33K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Lutheran Home and Hospital Foundation Inc C/O Rev Michael Dubsky | Hampstead, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Contribution for accessibility capital campaign |
| The Loats Foundation Inc C/O Evangelical Lutheran Church | Frederick, MD | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | Provide scholarship funding |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | Glenn Dale, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
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 Jefferson, Maryland?
Delaplaine Foundation Inc, Lutheran Home and Hospital Foundation Inc C/O Rev Michael Dubsky, The Loats Foundation Inc C/O Evangelical Lutheran Church, Nora Roberts Foundation reported grants to Jefferson 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 Jefferson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.