Foundations that fund organizations in Laytonsville, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Laytonsville nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $85K to Laytonsville organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Laytonsville around $5,150. 2 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Laytonsville
- $85K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,150
- Based in MD
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Laytonsville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas H & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fd | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Azar Foundation for Children | Potomac, MD | 1 | $5,150 | $5,150 | Yes | General donation |
| The Phase Foundation | Germantown, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To buy hard-cover books to be given to 1st-graders from low… |
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 Laytonsville, Maryland?
Thomas H & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fd, The Azar Foundation for Children, The Phase Foundation reported grants to Laytonsville 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 Laytonsville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.