The Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation is a small, local funder focused on strengthening community services in Washington County, MD — especially public safety, youth development, and basic health/wellness supports. Grants are often targeted to capital or equipment needs (gym floors, ultrasound machines, rescue gear, water softeners) and program improvements that remove service barriers. The foundation favors local nonprofits that serve practical, operational needs rather than broad policy work.
The Albert E & Naomi B Sinnisen Foundation gives locally in Washington County, Maryland, with grantmaking that repeatedly supports practical needs for fire companies, youth programs, health services, and community organizations. Recent awards show a pattern of equipment, infrastructure, and facility improvements rather than unrestricted or policy-oriented support. Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc received $14,607 in 2025 for PPE and another $10,000 in 2024 for PPE, reflecting the foundation’s attention to emergency response capacity. In youth development, Girls Inc of Washington County received $10,000 in 2025 for gym floor restoration, and Boys and Girls Club of Washington County received $12,500 in 2023 for an empowerment campaign. The foundation also backs operational upgrades that help local nonprofits serve residents more effectively, including technology replacements, communications equipment, and health-related tools. Across the recent grant list, the pattern is consistent: modest-to-mid-sized grants aimed at specific local needs that strengthen day-to-day service delivery.
Public safety and emergency response is a clear theme. The foundation gave $7,500 to Hancock Rescue Squad for equipment enhancements and $5,000 to Hancock Fire Company Inc for a hydraulic entry tool, showing support for field readiness and rescue capacity. Youth and camp-based programming is another recurring area: Mason Dixon Council BSA received $5,000 for a female counselor camp site and $4,400 for camp woodshop equipment. Health and wellness grants also appear in practical forms. Star Community Inc received $7,000 for a health nutrician program and another $5,000 for the same purpose, while Horizon Goodwill Industries got $5,000 for a racking health food initiative. The foundation also funded behavioral health access, giving San Mar Family & Community Service $7,500 to remove mental health barriers.
Typical grant size is tightly clustered: the 25th percentile is $4,000, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $7,250. That points to a foundation that favors small, targeted awards rather than large or highly variable grants. The recent record also shows repeat giving to the same organizations across multiple years, including Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc, Girls Inc of Washington County, Humane Society of Washington County, and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. Its giving is local and entirely within Maryland.
$53K
$1.2M
$125K
$90K
Most grants fall between $4K and $7K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$7K
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Concentrated, community-focused giving with modest-to-medium single grants; repeats a few local grantees and funds specific capital/equipment or programmatic needs rather than general operating support.
Notable grantees: Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc, Girls Inc of Washington County, Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, Humane Society of Washington County, San Mar Family & Community Service
All recent grants went to recipients in the United States, and every listed recipient is in Maryland. Hagerstown appears most often, with grants to groups such as Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, Girls Inc of Washington County, and Maryland Symphony Orchestra. Hancock also shows up multiple times through Hancock Rescue Squad, Hancock Fire Company Inc, and The Interfaith Service Coalition. Sharpsburg and Boonsboro appear as additional recipient cities, indicating a narrow Washington County footprint rather than broader statewide giving.
It supports local community organizations in Washington County, Maryland, especially volunteer fire and rescue groups, youth programs, health and nutrition services, animal welfare, and community arts. Recent grants also show support for facility upgrades, equipment purchases, and technology replacements.
Typical grants are relatively small and focused: the 25th percentile is $4,000, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $7,250. Recent awards include several grants in that range, with some larger outliers for specific needs.
No. The recent grant list shows 31 grants, all to recipients in Maryland, and the geographic scope of giving is local. Hagerstown, Hancock, Sharpsburg, and Boonsboro appear among the recipient cities.
Yes. Several organizations appear more than once in the recent grant list, including Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc, Girls Inc of Washington County, Humane Society of Washington County, Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, The Interfaith Service Coalition, Hancock Fire Company Inc, and Star Community Inc.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonsboro Ambalance and Rescue Squad | Boonsboro, MD | $10,500 | 2026 | Chest compression devises |
| Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ | Boonsboro, MD | $10,500 | 2026 | Stained Glass restoration project |
| San Mar Family & Community Service | Boonsboro, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | Safe Transporation for Children in Foster Care |
| Star Community Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $4,050 | 2026 | Experience Human Leadership Project |
| The Interfaith Service Coalition of Hancock MD Inc | Hancock, MD | $3,500 | 2026 | Marthas House Flooring project |
| Girls Inc of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $3,500 | 2026 | Girls Inc T-Shirts |
| Washington County Historical Society | Hagerstown, MD | $2,500 | 2026 | Miller House Improvments |
| Hancock Fire Company Inc | Hancock, MD | $2,500 | 2026 | Safety equipment upgrades |
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | Hagerstown, MD | $2,000 | 2026 | Fire Alarm upgrades |
| Hagerstown Areas Religious Council | Hagerstown, MD | $1,950 | 2026 | Equipping Faith communites with AEDs |
| Friends of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum | Boonsboro, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | Wayside markers for the rural village |
| Women of Valor Ministries inc | Hagerstown, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | Coaching, training and educational program |
| Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $14,607 | 2025 | PPE |
| Girls Inc of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | Gym Floor restoration |
| San Mar Family & Community Service | Boonsboro, MD | $7,500 | 2025 | Removing Mental Health Barriers |
| Maryland Symphony Orchestra | Hagerstown, MD | $5,000 | 2025 | Community Music Education |
| Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company Inc | Sharpsburg, MD | $4,982 | 2025 | Pager/Communications Equipment |
| The ARC of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $4,800 | 2025 | Spirit exercise club program |
| Washington County Historical Society | Hagerstown, MD | $3,500 | 2025 | HVAC- 2 rooms |
| Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $10,000 | 2024 | PPE |
| Hancock Fire Company Inc | Hancock, MD | $7,500 | 2024 | Water softner |
| Hancock Rescue Squad | Hancock, MD | $7,500 | 2024 | Equipment enhancements |
| Star Community Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $7,000 | 2024 | Health nutrician program |
| Humane Society of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $4,500 | 2024 | Radios field services |
| Mason Dixon Council BSA | Hagerstown, MD | $4,400 | 2024 | Camp woodshop equipment |
| Children in Need Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $4,000 | 2024 | Client monthly visits |
| Girls Inc of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $4,000 | 2024 | Telephone system upgrade |
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | Hagerstown, MD | $4,000 | 2024 | Server replacement |
| The Interfaith Service Coalition | Hancock, MD | $1,100 | 2024 | Dishwashers Marthas House |
| Boonsboro Vol Ambulance & Rescue Inc | Boonsboro, MD | $826 | 2024 | Ipad purchases |
| Boys and Girls Club of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $12,500 | 2023 | Empowerment campaign |
| Humane Society of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $7,950 | 2023 | Ultra sound machine |
| Girls Inc of Washington County | Hagerstown, MD | $5,800 | 2023 | Gym floor |
| Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Co Inc | Sharpsburg, MD | $5,000 | 2023 | Communications equipment |
| Star Community Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $5,000 | 2023 | Health nutrician program |
| The Maryland Theatre Association Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $5,000 | 2023 | Lighting replacements |
| Horizon Goodwill Industries | Hagerstown, MD | $5,000 | 2023 | Racking health food iniative |
| Hancock Fire Company Inc | Hancock, MD | $5,000 | 2023 | Hydraulic entry tool |
| Mason Dixon Council BSA | Hagerstown, MD | $5,000 | 2023 | Female counselor camp site |
| Washington County Museum of Fine Arts | Hagerstown, MD | $4,500 | 2023 | Technology system upgrades |
| The Interfaith Service Coalition | Hancock, MD | $2,680 | 2023 | Assist with new van |
| Hagerstown YMCA | Hagerstown, MD | $2,500 | 2023 | Lighting upgrades |
| Washington County Leadership Development Program Inc | Hagerstown, MD | $2,500 | 2023 | State government day transportation |
Boonsboro Ambalance and Rescue Squad
$10,500Chest compression devises
Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ
$10,500Stained Glass restoration project
San Mar Family & Community Service
$10,000Safe Transporation for Children in Foster Care
Star Community Inc
$4,050Experience Human Leadership Project
The Interfaith Service Coalition of Hancock MD Inc
$3,500Marthas House Flooring project
Girls Inc of Washington County
$3,500Girls Inc T-Shirts
Washington County Historical Society
$2,500Miller House Improvments
Hancock Fire Company Inc
$2,500Safety equipment upgrades
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
$2,000Fire Alarm upgrades
Hagerstown Areas Religious Council
$1,950Equipping Faith communites with AEDs
Friends of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
$1,000Wayside markers for the rural village
Women of Valor Ministries inc
$1,000Coaching, training and educational program
Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc
$14,607PPE
Girls Inc of Washington County
$10,000Gym Floor restoration
San Mar Family & Community Service
$7,500Removing Mental Health Barriers
Maryland Symphony Orchestra
$5,000Community Music Education
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company Inc
$4,982Pager/Communications Equipment
The ARC of Washington County
$4,800Spirit exercise club program
Washington County Historical Society
$3,500HVAC- 2 rooms
Mt Aetna Volunteer Fire Department Inc
$10,000PPE
Hancock Fire Company Inc
$7,500Water softner
Hancock Rescue Squad
$7,500Equipment enhancements
Star Community Inc
$7,000Health nutrician program
Humane Society of Washington County
$4,500Radios field services
Mason Dixon Council BSA
$4,400Camp woodshop equipment
Children in Need Inc
$4,000Client monthly visits
Girls Inc of Washington County
$4,000Telephone system upgrade
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
$4,000Server replacement
The Interfaith Service Coalition
$1,100Dishwashers Marthas House
Boonsboro Vol Ambulance & Rescue Inc
$826Ipad purchases
Boys and Girls Club of Washington County
$12,500Empowerment campaign
Humane Society of Washington County
$7,950Ultra sound machine
Girls Inc of Washington County
$5,800Gym floor
Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Co Inc
$5,000Communications equipment
Star Community Inc
$5,000Health nutrician program
The Maryland Theatre Association Inc
$5,000Lighting replacements
Horizon Goodwill Industries
$5,000Racking health food iniative
Hancock Fire Company Inc
$5,000Hydraulic entry tool
Mason Dixon Council BSA
$5,000Female counselor camp site
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
$4,500Technology system upgrades
The Interfaith Service Coalition
$2,680Assist with new van
Hagerstown YMCA
$2,500Lighting upgrades
Washington County Leadership Development Program Inc
$2,500State government day transportation