Existing Funds

John Ryan Dennison Memorial Fund

The John Ryan Dennison Memorial Fund was created by the Dennison family and friends to support the design, construction and maintenance of a memorial project honoring Captain John Ryan Dennison and other Frederick County residents who have lost their lives in the wars on terrorism.

The integrity of a life well-lived was inherent in all Ryan Dennison did. As a young man at Urbana High School, Ryan’s commitment to academic excellence and his dedication to making a difference in the lives of others were beaming examples to everyone. From academic distinction, to outstanding participation in sports, to his volunteer work with Big Brothers, Ryan was a positive role model. It was no surprise, then, when Ryan followed his family’s military tradition by attending West Point. As a 2004 West Point graduate, he proudly served The United States of America as a platoon leader and a member of Task Force Lightning. Simply put, Army Captain Ryan Dennison exemplified the West Point motto of Duty, Honor, and Country throughout his life. Tragically, Ryan’s bright future was cut short on November 15, 2006, when he died at the age of 24 courageously serving his country in Iraq. To honor Ryan’s memory, his family and friends established The John Ryan Dennison Memorial Fund to support the design, construction and maintenance of a memorial project honoring Captain John Ryan Dennison. This memorial will be dedicated to the men and women who voluntarily served and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Copy and paste this link: http://on.fb.me/13PIM9b into your browser to follow this project on Facebook.

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Johnson STEM Education Fund

Founded by Patrick and Virginia Johnson to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs and STEM experiential learning opportunities.

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Jonathan Mark and Derek Matthew Angel Scholarship Fund

Founded by Jon and Lindy Angel with preference to Frederick County residents studying information technology or accounting.

Known as “Captain Fan-O,” the face-painted cheerleader for Penn State’s basketball team, and the guiding force behind web sites he created, Derek Angel was a 21-year old senior at Penn State University majoring in media studies when he passed away in July of 2004. A graduate of Walkersville High School, he worked at Clustered Spires Golf Course. He interned with the City of Frederick as the assistant webmaster and with The Community Foundation of Frederick County as the Public Relations Intern, where he demonstrated not only exceptional writing abilities, enjoying the twists of phrases, but also the information technology skills to design the framework for the next iteration of the Community Foundation’s web site. His poise, maturity, sensitivity, and love of conversation and friends set him apart. In his memory, Jon and Lindy Angel created The Jonathan Mark and Derek Matthew Angel Scholarship Fund to award scholarships to students pursuing a post-secondary education, particularly those interested in studying information technology or accounting, one of Derek’s passions and one of Jonathan’s.

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Joseph B. and Dorothy Long Scholarship Fund

Founded by Mr. Long for Frederick High School or Brunswick High School graduates pursuing a post-secondary education.

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Joseph D. Byrd Fund

Founded through Mr. Byrd’s estate to support agricultural and health care organizations as well as need-based scholarships for students at Poolesville High School.

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Joseph Donald Brewer Scholarship Fund

Founded by parents Abigail Richon and William D. Brewer for graduating seniors with dyslexia, for a preference for Urbana High School students.

With only one class remaining to fulfill his high school graduation requirements, Joseph Donald Brewer was motivated to attend night school as well as his normal day classes, during the spring of his junior year. He accomplished early graduation, in 2001 from Urbana High. Joe did not allow his dyslexia to slow his dreams. That summer he started attending Lincoln Technical School, where he excelled in automotive technology and electronics. While at Lincoln, his classmates nicknamed him “Jesus” because of his long hair, gentle ways, and kind heart. Outside of school, Joe enjoyed rock climbing, sailing, kayaking and fishing. His parents, Abigail Richon and William D. Brewer established The Joseph Donald Brewer Scholarship Fund after losing Joe in August 2002. The fund provides scholarships in Joe’s name to graduating seniors who have dyslexia. Although first established for Urbana High School seniors, the scholarship is now open to all Frederick County graduating seniors with dyslexia or other learning issues.

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Joseph E. and Anne E. Elkins Fund

Founded by Anne E. Elkins to support the charitable and community service activities of the Rotary Club of Frederick.

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Joseph F. Brown Scholarship Fund

Founded by Joseph and Ann Brown for post-secondary study of disciplines relating to land surveying, such as mathematics, geology, or physics.

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