The Community Foundation now has online applications open for its 2020 Responsive Grants. This year’s grants focus on the development of a stronger community through high impact programs and initiatives within the following areas: family stability, including all stages of life, financial literacy, employment, mental health, and basic needs; youth Development with a focus on mentoring, school readiness, and advocacy; arts, recreation and educational opportunities for our youth and the underserved.
Welcome
Welcome to the Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their communities better places to live.
Funds
The Community Foundation manages 340 funds and endowments, including: Agency, Community, Designated, Donor-Advised, Field of Interest, Founder’s Endowments, Legacy & Scholarships.
In the Community
The People's Choice Awards recognizes individuals from the community who have given generously of their time and talents to make our community a better place to live.
Grants
We offer the following granting programs: Responsive Grants, the Mary K. Bowman Fine Arts Fund, the Forward Funding Challenge, the Women's Giving Circle Fund and FANS Fund.
News
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Fund Awards $1,800 to Three Nonprofit Organizations
Posted on October 3, 2019
George R. Moore Wildlife Preservation Grant Awarded
Posted on September 26, 2019
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Elizabeth Niemyer Cat Fund Presents Four Grants
Posted on September 18, 2019
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Board of Trustee Tours
Learn MoreThe Community Foundation offers nonprofit tours to its board of trustees to help them learn more about the different organizations we work with and award grants. Thank you to Girls Inc, Holly Place, Star Community, Horizon Goodwill, Lasting Change & the Washington County Community Action Council for taking the time to educate us on the many services you offer our community!
Corporate Sponsors
In the Community
In addition to holding 340 funds and providing $22 million in grants and scholarships, the Community Foundation stays actively involved in the Washington County community through various programs and events.
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