Foundations that fund organizations in Sharpsburg, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sharpsburg nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $37K to Sharpsburg organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sharpsburg around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sharpsburg
- $37K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MD
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sharpsburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nora Roberts Foundation | Glenn Dale, MD | 4 | $23K | $5,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc | Williamsport, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support of exempt purposes |
| Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc | Smithsburg, MD | 2 | $4,377 | $2,188 | Yes | General funds |
| 1772 Foundation Inc | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Trustee-directed (discretionary) grant |
| Vincent Rauth Groh and Barbara Ingram Groh Perpetual Charitable Tr | Hagerstown, MD | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General 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 Sharpsburg, Maryland?
Nora Roberts Foundation, The Jone L Bowman Foundation Inc, Richard N Funkhouser Foundationinc, 1772 Foundation Inc, Vincent Rauth Groh and Barbara Ingram Groh Perpetual Charitable Tr reported grants to Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.