English Family Foundation
Accepts applications
English Family Foundation is a private foundation in Grasonville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,062 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,062
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,462 the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 | $86,915 | 24 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $94,462 | 25 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $96,000 | 27 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amie Brooks 710 Oyster Cove Dr, Grasonville, MD 21638 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (740) 973-4717 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Deadlines | August 1 |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) |
What English Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 15 | $46,460 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $38,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,040 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Operating funds | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Central Eastern NC | Operating funds | $12,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Operating funds | $6,898 |
| Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Maryland | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| Chesapeake College Foundation | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| SPCA of Anne Arundel County | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| San Luis Valley Animal Walfare Soci | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Saving Grace Animals for Adoption | Operating funds | $3,000 |
| Friends of Queen Anne's County Libr | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Mid-Shore Community Foundation | Operating funds | $2,062 |
| Best Friends | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Severn River Assoc | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Franklin Park Conservatory | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Minorities in Aquaculture | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Imagination Library MSCF | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Smithsonian Environmental Research | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Operating funds | $1,040 |
| National Theater | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operating funds | $500 |
| Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society | Operating funds | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Amie Brooks
- Mari Wiseman Deminski
Questions people ask
Does English Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1.
How much does English Family Foundation give?
$96,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,062.
Who runs English Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amie Brooks (Trustee) and Mari Wiseman Deminski (Trustee).
What does English Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, food and hunger and animals.