The Dresher Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Dresher Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Abingdon, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 73 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$67.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 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 | $2.7 million | 83 | $63.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 73 | $67.0 million |
How to apply
The Dresher Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Dresher Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 58 | $2.7 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $55,000 |
| Delaware | 5 | $9,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Harford County | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $1.1 million |
| Harford Family House | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $200,000 |
| Addiction Connections Resource Inc | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $100,000 |
| Umbc Foundation | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $100,000 |
| The Epicenter - Edgewood Community Support Center | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $95,000 |
| Mason-Dixon Community Services Inc | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $76,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $75,000 |
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $65,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $63,000 |
| First Fruits Farm | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $60,000 |
| Homecoming Project Inc | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $50,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central MD Inc | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $50,000 |
| Springboard Community Services | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $50,000 |
| Sarc | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $42,000 |
| Historical Society of Harford County | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $33,000 |
| Mann House Inc | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $30,000 |
| Village at Lakeview | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $30,000 |
| Extreme Family Outreach Ministries | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $25,000 |
| Laila's Gift | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $25,000 |
| Camp Possibilities Foundation | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $20,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $20,000 |
| Found in Faith Ministries | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $20,000 |
| Hope Center of Maryland | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $20,000 |
| The Sharing Table | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $20,000 |
| The Ed Lally Foundation | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $15,000 |
| Harford Day School | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $15,000 |
| Horizon Day Camp | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $15,000 |
| Lasos Inc Linking All So Others Succeed | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $13,000 |
| Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $10,000 |
| Community Christian Church | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $10,000 |
| Grace Memorial Episcopal Church | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $10,000 |
| Harford County 4-H Clubs Inc | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $10,000 |
| Indian Lake Christian Camp | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $10,000 |
| Pathfinders for Autism | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $10,000 |
| Bel Air United Methodist Church | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $8,000 |
| Arrow Child & Family Ministries of Maryland | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $7,000 |
| Bar Foundation of Harford County | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $7,000 |
| Hope Academy | Supporting the various charitable and civic endeavor | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanne D Butcher
- James Dresher
- Patricia Dresher
- Jeffrey Dresher
- James R Butcher
- Michael Meoli
- Melanie M Robinson
- Joshua M Dresher
- Virginia Meoli
- Anthony Meoli
- Susan B Roarty
- John W Dresher
- Megan Dresher Litsey
- Marcie D Michael
- Patricia G Sterling
Questions people ask
Does The Dresher Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Dresher Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs The Dresher Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanne D Butcher (Trustee), James Dresher (Trustee), Patricia Dresher (Vice President) and Jeffrey Dresher (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Dresher Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and health.