Ausherman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Ausherman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Frederick, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $698,928 in 98 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$698,928
- Number of grants98
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $784,456 the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $784,456 | 81 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $698,928 | 98 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lori Perkins Grants Coordinator Aus 7420 Hayward Road Suite 203, Frederick, MD 21702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 620-4443 |
| What to submit | Visit www.aushermanfamilyfoundation.org, choose "grant application", and follow instructions provided. |
| Deadlines | Submissions will be reviewed by the philanthropic committee that meets six times each year |
| Restrictions | Global funds are available, but limited. 90% of the funds available must benefit frederick county, md. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ausherman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 86 | $684,228 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $2,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| L'arche Frederick Maryland Inc | Gap funding, dda deferred pymts, gap funding forgivable loan | $75,000 |
| Spectrum Support Inc | Youth empowerment program | $55,000 |
| The Frederick Children's Chorus Inc | Capacity building | $51,000 |
| Centro Hispano de Frederick | Aff spanish class, back office support, esl coordinator, heritage festival | $45,480 |
| Women Solve | 5th annual seed to roots, strategic blueprint, frederick's seed to roots | $30,000 |
| African American Resources | General operations, living treasures projects | $27,000 |
| Maryland Deaf Community Center | Mdcc bod training and fundraising | $25,000 |
| Spanish Speaking Community | Bingo gala, critical intervention, general operations | $21,475 |
| Frederick Arts Council Inc | Public art program | $20,000 |
| Downtown Frederick Partnership | General operating costs | $18,112 |
| The Frederick Center | Back office admin, general operating, sponsorship for prism award | $16,700 |
| Empowering Community Leaders | Ecln completing fy 2022-2025, general operating costs, swag program outreach | $15,500 |
| Frederick Club of Nat'l Assoc of Negro Business & Prof Women's | 21st annual mlk birthday award, 22nd annual dr mlk observance | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Frederick County | General operating, YMCA arts center grand piano | $13,250 |
| Ship of Frederick County | General operating, lip synch fundraiser, on behalf of carrie delente, thrive | $12,700 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick | Back office support, ed transition support | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Frederick County | Leadership coaching support, smart, summer camps, tour de frederick | $11,500 |
| Whole Heart Grief & Life Resource Center | Black frederick festival, general operations, thank you facilitation | $10,500 |
| Helping Hands Global Inc | College tours for frederick county juniors & seniors in high school | $10,000 |
| Hippodrome Foundation Inc | General operating costs | $10,000 |
| Honors Class Inc | Ov, the attitude of gratitude | $10,000 |
| Sertoma Off-Street Basketball League | Basketball funding, 2024-2025, sertoma basketball league | $10,000 |
| Soul Street Inc | General operating, laying the foundation | $7,500 |
| The Phoenix Foundation of MD | Development plan | $7,500 |
| We Dream Inc | Black boys in tech careers, technology education program for youth | $7,500 |
| Xi Xi Lambda Foundation Inc | General operating costs, golf classic scholarship | $7,000 |
| Community of Grace Organization Inc | Resilient voices, visionary pathways | $6,800 |
| Beyond Shelter Frederick | General operating costs, in honor of gerry hanberry | $6,500 |
| Each 1 Teach 1 Inc | Continuing education, general operating costs | $6,500 |
| Change the Conversation Inc | Prevention training | $6,000 |
| Black Advancement Inc | Operation food desert storm | $5,500 |
| Golden Mile Alliance | General operating costs, international market | $5,400 |
| Frederick Rescue Mission | General operating, summer camp support | $5,100 |
| Andrea's House Inc | Heart program | $5,000 |
| Frederick Steppers Youth Group | Keep steppin on | $5,000 |
| Housing Authority of the City | 2024 scholars in motion | $5,000 |
| Living Well Youth Works | Operating costs for overcoming | $5,000 |
| Pals Program | General operating | $5,000 |
| Turners Boxing Gym and Youth Development Program | Empowerment through boxing | $5,000 |
| Color on the Creek | 2024 sailing through winter solstice, sttws to save artic racer | $4,900 |
Officers and trustees
- Marvin E Ausherman
- Justin E Ausherman
- Joseph S Welty
- Renee Ausherman
- Leigh Adams
- Dr Denise Rollins
- Tammie Workman
- Jeremy Holder
- Ariel Rodriguez
Questions people ask
Does Ausherman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions will be reviewed by the philanthropic committee that meets six times each year.
How much does Ausherman Family Foundation give?
$698,928 in tax year 2024, across 98 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ausherman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marvin E Ausherman (Trustee/Chairman/Founder), Justin E Ausherman (Trustee/Vice Chair/Secretary), Joseph S Welty (Trustee) and Renee Ausherman (Trustee/Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Ausherman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.