The Community Foundation of
Hagerstown, MD · EIN 52-2001455. Reported 307 grants totalling $8,657,889 to 123 organizations across tax years 2020-2023, on Form 990 Schedule I.
Does this grantmaker accept applications?
Its tax return does not say, and we will not guess. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which asks outright whether they fund only organizations they select themselves -- 78% say yes, and that one answer is what lets the rest of this site tell you which foundations are worth approaching. Grantmaking charities like this one file a regular Form 990 instead, and the IRS never puts the question to them. Anyone claiming to know the answer from the filing is inventing it.
Three things in the filing do bear on it:
- What kind of organization it is. For The Community Foundation of, the IRS classifies it as a community foundation (NTEE T31).
- How spread out its giving is. 123 distinct organizations, with 7% of the dollars going to the largest single recipient. That is genuinely spread out -- the mark of a funder making many independent decisions rather than underwriting one institution.
- How much its list changes. 66% of one year's grantees are funded again the next, across 3 year-to-year transitions. That is about the 57% median for grantmaking charities -- noticeably lower than the 67% private foundations manage. Organizations like this one rotate more of their list each year, which is where an opening for a newcomer tends to be.
How big are its grants?
The median reported grant is $13,800. Half of what it reported fell between $8,750 and $29,950; the smallest was $5,010 and the largest $317,675. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong organization.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by the EIN the filer reported, not by name, so an organization that was typed differently in two years appears once rather than twice.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown Community College Foundation Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $635,942 | 7 | 4 | 2023 |
| Saint James School Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $582,695 | 6 | 4 | 2023 |
| United Way of Washington County Maryland Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $451,960 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Meritus Healthcare Foundation Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $451,302 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Hagerstown Aviation Museum Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $388,045 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Rockville, MD | $277,960 | 5 | 3 | 2023 |
| Arc of Washington County Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $266,726 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $239,238 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Young Mens Christian Assoc of Hagerstown MD | Hagerstown, MD | $228,750 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| St Maria Goretti High School Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $226,245 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Salvation Army National Corp | Alexandria, VA | $225,686 | 9 | 4 | 2023 |
| The Maryland Symphony Orchestra Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $214,175 | 6 | 4 | 2023 |
| Religious Effort to Assist & Care for the Homeless Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $206,408 | 6 | 4 | 2023 |
| Cedar Ridge Childrens Home and School Inc | Williamsport, MD | $195,029 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | Hagerstown, MD | $193,595 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Save Historic Antietam Foundation Inc | Sharpsburg, MD | $185,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Star Community Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $171,835 | 6 | 4 | 2023 |
| Humane Society of Washington County Incorporated | Hagerstown, MD | $167,459 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Senior Living Alternatives Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $166,085 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $155,900 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Girls Inc of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $155,410 | 6 | 4 | 2023 |
| University of Maryland Foundation Inc | Adelphi, MD | $145,850 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Community Free Clinic Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $140,172 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Regents of the Mercersburg College | Mercersburg, PA | $101,625 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Grace Academy Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $89,362 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Fahrney Keedy Senior Living Community | Boonsboro, MD | $89,069 | 7 | 4 | 2023 |
| Brook Lane Health Services Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $87,476 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Hospice of Washington County Inc | Hunt Valley, MD | $85,796 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Brookes House Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $78,151 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Four States Christian Missons Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $68,680 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | $67,499 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Washington County Free Library | Hagerstown, MD | $63,789 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Awareness Cumberland Valley Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $62,964 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage Inc | Chester, MD | $54,050 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Hood College of Frederick MD | Frederick, MD | $53,850 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Fellows of the University of North Dakota Inc | Grand Forks, ND | $53,538 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Washington County Council of Churches | Hagerstown, MD | $53,493 | 2 | 1 | 2023 |
| Walnut Street Community Health Center Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $53,148 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Hagerstown, MD | $53,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated | Frederick, MD | $48,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Heritage Academy Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $45,590 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Children in Need Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $43,108 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Martinsburg Va Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $43,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $41,637 | 5 | 4 | 2023 |
| Washington County Leadership Development Program Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $40,805 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| San Mar Childrens Home Inc | Boonsboro, MD | $39,331 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Discovery Station at Hagerstown Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $38,056 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Rotary Club of Hagerstown Sunrise Foundation Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $37,921 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Washington County Historical Trust Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $37,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Easter Seals Serving DC-MD-Va Inc | Silver Spring, MD | $36,588 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Womens Club Foundation Inc | Severance, CO | $36,170 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | $32,790 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Tri State Community Health Center Inc | Hancock, MD | $32,533 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Washington County Community Action Council Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $31,465 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Washington County Historical Society Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $31,174 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Maryland Economic Development Corporation | Baltimore, MD | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Potomac Case Management Services Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $28,125 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Incorporated | Hagerstown, MD | $27,390 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Francis Parker School | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Otterbein UMC | Hagerstown, MD | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Robert W Johnson Community Center Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| C&o Canal Trust Inc | Williamsport, MD | $24,974 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| CASA Citizens Assisting and Shelter Ing the Abused Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $24,385 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army Chambersburg | Chambersburg, PA | $23,625 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Boonsboro Sports Club | Boonsboro, MD | $22,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Ladders to Leaders | Smithsburg, MD | $21,455 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Benevola United Melthodist Church | Boonsboro, MD | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Martinsburg Va Medical Center | Martinsburg, WV | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Broadfording Bible Brethern Church of Washington County Maryland | Hagerstown, MD | $19,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Its a Blessing to Be a Blessing | Hagerstown, MD | $18,750 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| For Otis Sake | Hagerstown, MD | $18,657 | 2 | 1 | 2020 |
| Gatekeepers Corporation | Hagerstown, MD | $18,100 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Lions Clubs International Ftdn | Oak Brook, IL | $17,425 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Women of Valor Ministries Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $16,700 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Girls on the Run of Mid and Western MD | Frederick, MD | $14,320 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Hagerstown Ice Amateur Athletic Association Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $14,130 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Und Alumni Association and Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | $13,739 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Camp Ritchie Museum Inc | Cascade, MD | $13,532 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Authentic Community Theatre Inc Janet Brooks Treasurer | Hagerstown, MD | $13,055 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Coffman Nursing Home Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $13,055 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| W-House of Hagerstown Foundation Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $12,775 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hmp Training Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Christian Life Church | Chambersburg, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area Inc | Frederick, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Office of Consumer Advocates Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Open Minds Inc | Middletown, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Otterbein Church | Waynesboro, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Presbyterian Church of Hagerstown | Hagerstown, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Shepherds Spring Inc | Sharpsburg, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Potomac Playmakers | Hagerstown, MD | $9,885 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Highland View Academy | Hagerstown, MD | $9,805 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Washington County Commission on Aging Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $9,645 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church Lappan | Boonsboro, MD | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Hagerstown, MD | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | College Park, MD | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Our Dream Pursuits Inc | Pt of Rocks, MD | $8,175 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| St John's United Church of Christ | Clear Spring, MD | $8,175 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Poplar Springs UMC | Woodbine, MD | $8,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Little League Baseball Inc | Williamsport, MD | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mediation First | Hagerstown, MD | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| V M I Keydet Club | Lexington, VA | $7,360 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| John Patrick University of Health a | South Bend, IN | $7,238 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The University of Kansas Medical Ce | St Louis, MO | $7,238 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Pocatello, ID | $7,130 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Washington County Public Schools Education Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | $7,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Literacy Council of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $6,870 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Aspiring to Serve Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $6,660 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Maryland Entertainment Group | Hagerstown, MD | $6,595 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Washington County Arts Council Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $6,320 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | $6,300 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Liberty University Inc | Lynchburg, VA | $6,300 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Penn State Dickinson Law | Carlisle, PA | $6,300 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| University of Maryland Bursar's Off | College Park, MD | $6,300 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Justice's Sake | Hagerstown, MD | $6,070 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Johns Shelter for the Homeless Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $5,934 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Interfaith Service Coalitiion of Hancock Maryland Inc | Hancock, MD | $5,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Upmc Western Maryland Corporation | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,302 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Beyond the Arc Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | $5,220 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gatekeepers Corp | Hagerstown, MD | $5,200 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | New Orleans, LA | $5,050 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
67 of 123 (54%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold. Remember the $5,000 floor: an organization funded every year at $3,000 shows up here as never funded at all.
What kind of organizations it funds
By each recipient's own IRS classification, for the 83 of 123 recipients we could match to a registered organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses -- Schedule I reports the recipient's EIN, so this is a lookup rather than a name match.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants reported | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 80 | $2,497,305 | $17,346 |
| 2021 | 74 | $2,601,613 | $13,340 |
| 2022 | 63 | $1,647,644 | $16,624 |
| 2023 | 90 | $1,911,327 | $11,200 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- Form 990 arrives about a year after the year it covers, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a grantmaker winding down.
Where its money goes
92% of its giving went to organizations in Maryland. Community foundations and federated funds are usually the most geographically bounded funders there are -- being outside the footprint is normally disqualifying in a way that a weak programme fit is not.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These grantmakers and private foundations gave to organizations this one also funded. Shared grantees are the strongest signal available that two funders have overlapping priorities -- and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this grantmaker
- Look for a published programme first. Unlike most private foundations, organizations of this kind often do run open, deadlined grant cycles with written guidelines. Its own website is the authority on that; this page is the authority on who it has actually paid.
- Check you are its size. The median reported grant is $13,800 -- and because grants under $5,000 need not be reported, it very likely writes smaller cheques than this page can see.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving concentrates in Maryland.
- Read the recipient list for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer and a cheap one to get.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Community Foundation of's own Form 990 Schedule I filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred or estimated.
On its most recent return it told the IRS it made grants to 90 section 501(c)(3) organizations and 0 other organizations. That is the filer's own count for one year; the totals above cover every year we hold.
Address of record on the latest return: 19638 Leitersburg Pike Ste 203, Hagerstown, MD, 21742.
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