Community Foundation of Washington County, MD | Looking Forward, Giving Back

To inspire philanthropy for the
benefit of Washington County

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Welcome — 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 — 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 — In the Community
The People's Choice Awards recognizes individuals from the community who have given generously of their time and talents.
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Grants — 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.

Scholarships — Scholarships
The Community Foundation has more than 80 scholarships for public, private, homeschool and nontraditional students in Washington County, MD,

News
Grant Applications from Women’s Giving Circle Now Open
Posted on February 21, 2020
Washington County Gives Registration Starts January 27
Posted on January 21, 2020
Community Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members
Posted on January 13, 2020
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Forward Funding Finalists
Congratulations to this year’s Forward Funding Challenge finalists: Habitat for Humanity of Washington County, Hope Through Birth and Leitersburg Ruritan Club! All three finalists will present their new fundraising idea or project at a live event on March 2 at The Maryland Theatre before our Rising Star judges’ Sam Buhrman, Kandace Carpenter and Kelsi Palmer.
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Apply Now for Mary K Bowman

Grants go towards organizations and programs that preserve and maintain historical and cultural properties in Washington County, and promote the fine arts, remembrances in the historical, history and historic preservation, and encourage others to do so, and promote interest in and study of such matters. Applications open through March 1st.

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