Richard A Henson Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Richard A Henson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Salisbury, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.6 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$52.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million 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 | $2.1 million | 29 | $43.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 32 | $46.9 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 37 | $52.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Stacey McMichael 200 West Main Street, Salisbury, MD 21803 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 742-7057 |
| What to submit | No specific form, application should include summary of scope/acts |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard A Henson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 36 | $2.5 million |
| Delaware | 1 | $83,639 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends Foundation of Wicomico Public Library | Capital campaign | $1.0 million |
| Hagerstown Aviation Museum | Capital campaign | $395,077 |
| Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore | Operating expenses | $252,580 |
| Healthport | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| United Way of the Lower Easter Shore | Operating expenses | $115,200 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake | Operating expenses | $90,000 |
| Delmarva Council Boy Scouts of America | Sustaining membership and capital campaign | $83,639 |
| Eleven 21 Inc Epoch Dream Center | Operating expensesoperating expenses | $72,000 |
| Salisbury Christian School | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Salisbury University Foundation | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | Operating expenses | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operating expenses | $26,000 |
| Maryland Folk Festival | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Haitian Development Center of Delmarva | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Housing Mission | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of the Eastern Shore | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Salisbury Urban Ministries | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Metropolitan Baltimore | Operating expenses | $20,000 |
| Camp Pecometh | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Lower Shore Autism Community | Operating expenses | $16,610 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters | Operating expenses | $15,939 |
| The Child and Family Foundation | Operating expenses | $14,922 |
| Resource Recovery Center | Operating expenses | $13,200 |
| Young Life Salisbury | Operating expenses | $12,500 |
| Horizons Delmarva | Operating expenses | $10,500 |
| Various | Operating expenses | $10,010 |
| Women Supporting Women | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Main Street Gym | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Village of Hope | Operating expenses | $8,800 |
| Rotary Club of Salisbury | Operating expenses | $7,500 |
| Girls on the Run | Operating expenses | $5,250 |
| Wor Wic Community College Foundation | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Symphony 21 | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Life Crisis Center | Operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County | Operating expenses | $1,250 |
| Skipjack Heritage | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
| Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club | Operating expenses | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen R Farrow
- Susanne A Holloway
- Jon P Sherwell
- Thomas H Evans
- Victor H Laws III
- Gregory J Olinde
- Cynthia Macdonald
Questions people ask
Does Richard A Henson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Richard A Henson Foundation Inc give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Richard A Henson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen R Farrow (Trustee), Susanne A Holloway (Vice Chair/Treasurer), Jon P Sherwell (Secretary) and Thomas H Evans (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Richard A Henson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.