This foundation makes local, faith‑oriented charitable grants focused on emergency human services; its sole recorded gift supported a religious coalition that coordinates emergency assistance. The giving appears targeted to community safety‑net work delivered through faith‑based or interfaith partners in the Frederick, MD area.
Highly concentrated and local: a single recorded mid‑sized grant to a faith‑based emergency services coalition, suggesting occasional one‑off support to community safety‑net organizations rather than broad or repeated funding.
G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main’s recent giving centers on emergency human needs in Frederick County, with a $25,000 grant in 2023 to Relig Coalition Emer Human Needs for general support standing out as the largest recorded gift. That same coalition received another $11,500 in 2024, showing a repeated relationship rather than a one-time award. The foundation’s support also reaches organizations delivering shelter, health, and crisis response in the same community, including Frederick Health Hospital Inc, Mission of Mercy, and Frederick County Public Libraries. Its grant record is built around general support rather than narrowly restricted project funding, and the recipients are overwhelmingly based in Frederick, MD. The pattern suggests a local funder focused on strengthening a network of nonprofit and faith-linked service providers that respond to urgent community needs. Grants also extend to education and civic-serving organizations, but the clearest throughline is practical help for residents facing immediate hardship. The foundation’s annual grant programs describe support for nonprofits that enrich the education, health, and community of Frederick County and its residents.
The foundation backs a mix of human services, education, and community organizations, usually through general support. In emergency assistance, it gave $25,000 to Relig Coalition Emer Human Needs for general support in 2023, then supported the same group again with $11,500 in 2024. Health and crisis-response work also appears in the record. Frederick Health Hospital Inc received $13,000 in 2023 and $10,000 in 2024, while Mission of Mercy received $11,750 in 2023 and $10,000 in 2024. Education is another clear area. Mcdaniel College received $14,250 in 2023 and $8,000 in 2024, and Frederick County Public Libraries received $14,000 in 2023 and $10,000 in 2024. Community-serving groups such as Centro Hispano De Frederick Inc and Second Chances Garage Inc also appear in the grant list.
Typical grants are modest: the p25 is $3,938, the median is $4,554, and the p75 is $8,750. The recent record is dominated by general support awards, with multiple recipients appearing in both 2023 and 2024, which points to recurring support rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is not a funder of individuals and does not make program-related investments. It also operates active annual grant programs, including an Annual General Grant Program and a G. Frank Thomas Foundation Annual Grant Program, both of which accept unsolicited proposals.
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$247K
Most grants fall between $4K and $9K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$4K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$9K
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Notable grantees: Relig Coalition Emer Human Needs
Grantmaking is local and concentrated in Maryland, with 98% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Frederick, MD is the main recipient city, appearing across health, education, human services, and community groups. Other Maryland locations show up less often, including Westminster and Williamsport. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 60 grants recorded in the United States.
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that enrich education, health, and community in Frederick County, Maryland. Its recent grants also show practical support for emergency human services, faith-linked coalitions, libraries, hospitals, colleges, and community-serving nonprofits.
Yes. Both active grant programs listed for the foundation accept unsolicited proposals: the G. Frank Thomas Foundation Annual Grant Program and the Annual General Grant Program.
The recent grant profile is small to mid-sized. The p25 is $3,938, the median grant is $4,554, and the p75 is $8,750.
Its giving is local. Maryland recipients account for 98% of grants, and Frederick, MD appears repeatedly among recipient locations.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including Relig Coalition Emer Human Needs, Frederick Health Hospital Inc, Mission of Mercy, Hospice of Frederick County Inc, Hood College, Frederick Community College Fdn, Mcdaniel College, Heartly House Inc, Centro Hispano De Frederick Inc, Second Chances Garage Inc, and Frederick Rescue Mission Inc.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from G Frank Thomas Fdn Inc Main that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations. First-time applicants must submit an IRS 501(c)3 Determination Letter and most recent W-9 Form.
Deadline: All funding applications must be sent by 11:59 PM on October 1st of each year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCDANIEL COLLEGE | WESTMINSTER, MD | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MOUNT ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY | EMMITSBURG, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MISSION OF MERCY | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL INC | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOOD COLLEGE | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BEYOND SHELTER FREDERICK | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM FOR CIVIL WAR MEDICINE INC | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY INC | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPICE | FREDERICK, MD | $9,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES | FREDERICK, MD | $9,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FREDERICK CO | FREDERICK, MD | $6,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTRO HISPANO DE FREDERICK INC | FREDERICK, MD | $5,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARYLAND DEAF COMMUNITY CENTER | FREDERICK, MD | $5,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding | Thurmont, PA | $5,200 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HERITAGE FREDERICK | FREDERICK, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEARTLY HOUSE INC | FREDERICK, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ADVOCATES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES INC | FREDERICK, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK RESCUE MISSION INC | FREDERICK, MD | $5,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC | FREDERICK, MD | $4,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOUNDATION FOR THE FCC FUND INC | FREDERICK, MD | $4,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SECOND CHANCES GARAGE INC | FREDERICK, MD | $4,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CROSSED BRIDGES | FREDERICK, MD | $4,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL INC | FREDERICK, MD | $4,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAITH HOUSE | FREDERICK, MD | $4,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FEBRUARY STAR SANCTUARY | BRUNSWICK, MD | $3,900 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | FREDERICK, MD | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PLATOON 22 | FREDERICK, MD | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Get Kids Outside | Knoxville, MD | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAFE RIDE FOUNDATION | Frederick, MD | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SHIP OF FREDERICK COUNTY | FREDERICK, MD | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UP & OUT FOUNDATION INC | FREDERICK, MD | $3,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER | FREDERICK, MD | $2,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Homewood at Frederick MD Inc | Williamsport, MD | $2,300 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS | FREDERICK, MD | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE | FREDERICK, MD | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| The Frederick Chorale | Frederick, MD | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SETON CENTER INC | EMMITSBURG, MD | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OPERATION NO PERSON LEFT BEHIND OUTDOORS INC | LIBERTYTOWN, MD | $2,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK JAZZ SOCIETY | NEW MARKET, MD | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MCDANIEL COLLEGE | WESTMINSTER, MD | $14,884 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL INC | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BEYOND SHELTER FREDERICK | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOOD COLLEGE | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MISSION OF MERCY | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY INC | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES | FREDERICK, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPICE | FREDERICK, MD | $9,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL MUSEUM FOR CIVIL WAR MEDICINE INC | FREDERICK, MD | $8,225 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
MCDANIEL COLLEGE
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MOUNT ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MISSION OF MERCY
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HOOD COLLEGE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
$9,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FREDERICK CO
$6,300GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTRO HISPANO DE FREDERICK INC
$5,500GENERAL SUPPORT
MARYLAND DEAF COMMUNITY CENTER
$5,300GENERAL SUPPORT
Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding
$5,200GENERAL SUPPORT
HERITAGE FREDERICK
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ADVOCATES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES INC
$5,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC
$4,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FOUNDATION FOR THE FCC FUND INC
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SECOND CHANCES GARAGE INC
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CROSSED BRIDGES
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL INC
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FAITH HOUSE
$4,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FEBRUARY STAR SANCTUARY
$3,900GENERAL SUPPORT
Get Kids Outside
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SAFE RIDE FOUNDATION
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SHIP OF FREDERICK COUNTY
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UP & OUT FOUNDATION INC
$3,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER
$2,500GENERAL SUPPORT
Homewood at Frederick MD Inc
$2,300GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MARYLAND ENSEMBLE THEATRE
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
The Frederick Chorale
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
SETON CENTER INC
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
OPERATION NO PERSON LEFT BEHIND OUTDOORS INC
$2,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FREDERICK JAZZ SOCIETY
$1,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MCDANIEL COLLEGE
$14,884GENERAL SUPPORT
FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FREDERICK HEALTH HOSPITAL INC
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HOOD COLLEGE
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MISSION OF MERCY
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT