Existing Funds

Beth Sholom Educational Endowment Fund

Founded by Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Stern in honor of Mr. Stern’s parents, Herman and Minnie Stern, to support the Congregation’s educational activities.

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Beyond Shelter Frederick Fund

Founded by its board of directors for its emergency food, shelter, prescription, and assistance programs.

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Beyond Shelter Frederick, Alan P. Linton, Jr. Shelter Fund

Founded by the Religious Coalition, now known as Beyond Shelter Frederick, to support the Linton shelter facility and operations.

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Beyond Shelter Frederick, Emergency Family Shelter Fund

Created through Carole J. Benson’s estate provisions, this fund was established to continue the mission of Beyond Shelter Frederick to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty on Frederick County residents.

The Emergency Family Shelter provides temporary housing and supportive services with the goal to keep families together and return them to permanent housing. Ms. Benson was a longtime supporter of the shelter, and her legacy of helping others will be carried out through the fund for years to come.

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Glenn E. and Helen H. Biehl Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mrs. Biehl for Frederick County residents attending Frederick Community College.

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Glenn E. and Helen H. Biehl Charitable Fund

Founded through the Biehls’ estate to support Evangelical Lutheran Church and Frederick Health Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Biehl were well-known residents of Frederick County. Mr. Biehl served as president and chairman of the board of Frederick County National Bank, and was a member of the Rotary Club of Frederick. Mrs. Biehl was active in the community, volunteering with the Frederick Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Frederick Health Hospital Auxiliary, and Carroll Manor Grange. They will be remembered forever for their service and generosity.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County Endowment Fund

Founded by its board of directors, now supporting grants for youth mentoring.

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Mayor James F. Black Scholarship Fund

Founded by son Dr. Dennis E. Black for Town of Thurmont’s employees and their legal dependents.

Mayor James F. Black dedicated his life to serving the citizens of the town of Thurmont and making Thurmont a prosperous community. After graduating from Thurmont High School, Black served with the U.S. Army during World War II and later became the mayor of Thurmont for 16 years. In addition to his commitment to Thurmont, he was a member of the Frederick County Council of Governments for 16 years, holding the president post for three years. Mayor Black received numerous awards in recognition of his community service. He was an honorary life member of Thurmont Guardian Hose Company, the Thurmont Lions Club, and the Edwin C. Creeger Jr. Post 168 American Legion. He also served for many years on the boards of Citizens Nursing Home, the Catoctin Medical Center, Farmers and Mechanics Bank, and the Blue Ridge Cemetery Association. His passions included hunting, fishing and gardening. Dr. Dennis E. Black turned to the Community Foundation to establish The Mayor James F. Black Scholarship Fund in memory of his father, who passed away in December 2003. The fund awards scholarships to Town of Thurmont employees and their legal dependents, with preference given to full-time town employees who have been accepted into an accredited college or technical course(s) that is directly related to their job responsibilities. Through this fund, Mayor Black’s dedication to promoting the economic development of the Thurmont community, including the educational development of its residents, lives on.

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