Foundations that fund organizations in Thurmont, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Thurmont nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $199K to Thurmont organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
21 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Thurmont around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Thurmont
- $199K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 21
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MD
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Thurmont organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tull Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General support |
| Delaplaine Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | 3 | $43K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Richard B Shorten Family Foundation | Frederick, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted program support |
| The Butz Foundation Inc | Adamstown, MD | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General |
| William E Cross Foundation Inc C/O Don Linton | Frederick, MD | 3 | $14K | $5,000 | Yes | For program services |
| The Kathryn J Clark Foundation Inc | Middleburg, VA | 2 | $11K | $5,500 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The American Donkey Trust C/O Patricia Thomas | Middleburg, VA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Delacy Family Foundation | LA Crescent, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Sanctuary for draft horses |
| Ausherman Family Foundation | Frederick, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Monocacy Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Horsecare and supplies for individuals in need |
| Nora Roberts Foundation | Glenn Dale, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Pettit Family Charitable Foundation | Gaithersburg, MD | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General Support |
| Gordon F & Jocelyn B Linke Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charity related activities |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $818 | $409 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
| Rocky Ridge Youth Association | Thurmont, MD | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Memorial contribution |
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 Thurmont, Maryland?
Tull Family Foundation, Delaplaine Foundation Inc, Richard B Shorten Family Foundation, The Butz Foundation Inc, William E Cross Foundation Inc C/O Don Linton and 10 others reported grants to Thurmont 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 Thurmont. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.