Buckingham School Frederick County MD
Preselected recipients only
Buckingham School Frederick County MD is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $14,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $81,000 | 42 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 39 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 30 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Buckingham School Frederick County MD says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Buckingham School Frederick County MD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 14 | $37,800 |
| New Hampshire | 4 | $10,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $8,700 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,300 |
| Vermont | 2 | $4,700 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Psycho-Oncology in Africa | Program support | $14,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Program support | $7,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fndation | Program support | $6,000 |
| Princeton Symphony Orchestra | Program support | $5,000 |
| Capital Harmony Works | Program support | $5,000 |
| PBS | Program support | $4,000 |
| Upper Valley Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $3,700 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Program support | $3,700 |
| GBMC Foundation | Program support | $3,000 |
| Severn Riverkeeper Program | Program support | $2,500 |
| Gilman School | Program support | $2,500 |
| Defenders of Animal Rights Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
| Irvine Nature Center | Program support | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Program support | $2,000 |
| Maryland Center for History Culture | Program support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Scholarship Fund Baltimore | Program support | $2,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Program support | $2,000 |
| Mtvernon of Balto Pres Fund 2024 Buckingham School of Frederi | Program support | $2,000 |
| The Key School | Program support | $1,500 |
| Potomac School Development Office | Program support | $1,300 |
| Annapolis Film Festival | Program support | $1,300 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care | Program support | $1,000 |
| Camp Aracadia Scholarship Fdn | Program support | $1,000 |
| Weathersfield Historical Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Program support | $1,000 |
| Jaffrey Center Village Improvement | Program support | $1,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Thorndike Pond Conservation Association | Program support | $1,000 |
| First Cong Church of Weathersfield 2024 Buckingham School of Frederi | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Fritz Hackett
- Helen Baker Bonsal
- Dr Jenette H Wheeler
Questions people ask
Does Buckingham School Frederick County MD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Buckingham School Frederick County MD give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Buckingham School Frederick County MD?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Fritz Hackett (President), Helen Baker Bonsal (Treasurer) and Dr Jenette H Wheeler (Secretary).
What does Buckingham School Frederick County MD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.