Foundations that fund organizations in McHenry, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for McHenry nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $5,400 to McHenry organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to McHenry around $500. 3 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to McHenry
- $5,400
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in MD
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to McHenry organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion D Herriott Schlrshp Fd Char | Columbus, OH | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| The William and Jean Schulte Foundation | Woodbine, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Animal rescue |
| The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat | Grantsville, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted donation |
| Sherwat Charitable Trust | Oakland, MD | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dmb Foundation | Fairfax, VA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Elliot Foundation Inc | Charleston, WV | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Support |
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 McHenry, Maryland?
Marion D Herriott Schlrshp Fd Char, The William and Jean Schulte Foundation, The John W Bremer Memorial Foundat, Sherwat Charitable Trust, Dmb Foundation and 1 others reported grants to McHenry 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 McHenry. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.