The Community Foundation is Your Partner in Giving

For three decades, we have helped translate simple good intentions into powerful acts of philanthropy that build a stronger, more vibrant community not only for today but for the future. Learn More

Give

Whether your inspiration is a person, an organization, an idea or an issue, you can fund your passion here. We help generous donors achieve their charitable dreams.

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Receive

Every year hundreds of nonprofits and scholars receive financial support through our grant and scholarship programs. We help make life better in Frederick County.

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Advise

Your clients look to you for guidance about their personal wealth. We can enhance that relationship by offering strategies that help them actualize their philanthropic goals.

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40 Years of Impact

Generous donors partner with the Community Foundation when they want to turn charitable intentions into lasting impact. Since 1986, we have distributed more than $122 million in grants and scholarships to meet current needs while creating opportunities and strengthening Frederick County for generations to come. As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are proud of how far our community’s generosity has carried us, and energized by all that remains possible.

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