Existing Funds

William E. Barnhart Memorial Fund

Founded through Mr. Barnhart’s estate to provide grants to Frederick County organizations that provide direct services to Frederick County residents with cancer.

This fund is one of three created through W. Eugene “Gene” Barnhart’s estate and which will have a profound impact on others by providing grants for direct services for people battling cancer. Mr. Barnhart, originally from Laytonsville, Maryland, and then Middletown, Maryland, was a farmer for most of his life, followed by a second career as an auto mechanic. He will be remembered and appreciated by countless people who will benefit from his generosity.

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William E. Cross Family Educational Fund

Founded by Mr. Cross for scholarships for students, with a preference for those attending Frederick Community College.

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William H. and Jeanne L. Kemp Fund

Founded by Mrs. Kemp to support The Jeanne L. Kemp Fund for students with Dyslexia.

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William H. and Marianne E. Browning Memorial Scholarship Fund

Founded by son William H. Browning, Jr. for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College.

Mrs. Browning graduated from Mount Airy High School and married during her senior year at Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College). She spent her life as a farmwife and homemaker. She was a charter member of the Kemptown and New Market Homemakers clubs, and the New Market Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. She was an active member of Kemptown United Methodist Church. She volunteered as often as she could, and even volunteered at the voting polls. Marianne and her husband, William, will be remembered as generous people. The William H. and Marianne E. Browning Memorial Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to Frederick County residents who attend Frederick Community College.

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William H. Browning, Sr., and Marianne E. Browning Unrestricted Fund

Established by brothers William H. Browning, Jr. and Robert F. Browning, in honor of their parents, The William H. Browning, Sr., and Marianne E. Browning Unrestricted Fund will support a wide range of charitable organizations that make a positive impact on the lives of people in the area. The Browning brothers’ commitment to philanthropy and supporting the community in Frederick County will have a lasting impact for years to come.

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William Hurwitz Memorial Endowment Fund

Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hurwitz in memory of Mr. Hurwitz’s father as a donor advised fund.

William Hurwitz was a long time Frederick County resident and community leader. He founded Colonial Jewelers in downtown Frederick in 1948. In 1978, his son Jeff Hurwitz and wife Patty Hurwitz, joined the business, working closely with Mr. Hurwitz until his retirement. He sadly died of lung cancer in 1999. He was a mentor to the Hurwitzs’ and taught the importance of giving to the community and caring for others. Founded in his honor, The William Hurwitz Memorial Fund is a donor advised fund that provides support to various charitable endeavors in the Frederick County community.

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William J. and Helen I. Mahylis Fund

Founded by Mrs. Mahylis in memory of her husband to provide grants for organizations who assist members of the community with quality of life support.

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William L. Bruckart, III Scholarship Fund

The William L. Bruckart, III Scholarship Fund was established by wife, Peg, to honor his legacy and support graduating seniors pursuing higher education in fields such as science, the arts, or agriculture.

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