Foundations that fund organizations in Westminister, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Westminister nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $88K to Westminister organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Westminister around $7,000. 2 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 Westminister
- $88K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in MD
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Westminister organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To support the general operations of caring carroll which t… |
| Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | To provide support to protect animals |
| William a Percy Foundation for Social and Historical Studies | Chico, CA | 1 | $980 | $980 | Yes | To support research publications and discussion forums |
| R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation C/O Nancy Parker | Sykesville, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General 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 Westminister, Maryland?
Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc, Surendra and Karen Gupta Arc Foundation, William a Percy Foundation for Social and Historical Studies, R Wayne Feezer Memorial Foundation C/O Nancy Parker reported grants to Westminister 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 Westminister. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.