Our Funds
As a hub of local philanthropy, we offer many giving opportunities to make a lasting impact in our community.
We work with individuals, families and businesses to create funds that help meet their charitable goals and support the causes they care about most. In 1997, we started the Community Foundation with only one fund worth $9,000, and now we have grown to more than 425 funds valued at over $60 million. Thanks to local partnerships and nonprofits, we have distributed over $32 million in grants and scholarships since inception.
To get started, please give us a call at 301-745-5210. We will help you find the best fund pathway.
Types of Funds
Founder’s Endowments
Founder’s Endowment Funds were established with a $25,000 gift each to ensure the future of and support operations for the Community Foundation of Washington County:
Bennett Rubin Founder’s Endowment Fund
Michael and Betsy Day Founder’s Endowment Fund
Peggy & M. William Dutton Founder’s Endowment Fund
Merle S. Elliott Founder’s Endowment Fund
Hagerstown Trust Company Founder’s Endowment Fund (A division of The Columbia Bank)
Maggie and Bill Hetzer Founder’s Endowment Fund
Potomac Edison Founder’s Endowment Fund
William G. Psillas Founder’s Endowment Fund
Thompson Family Founder’s Endowment Fund
Waltersdorf Family Founder’s Endowment Fund
Creating a Legacy
It’s thanks to our gracious donors that we are able to provide for the hundreds of causes and scholarships each year. Local community foundations like ours allow us to preserve a bright future for our friends, families, and neighbors for generations to come. If you’re ready to donate, we’ll help you make the biggest impact with your funds.
Call us to learn about our funding opportunities or how we can help connect you to a larger endeavor.
