Delaplaine Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFrederick, Maryland · EIN 52-2278038 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.6M
Organizations funded183
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$45.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Civil War Medicine | Frederick, MD | Operating expenses | $200,000 |
| Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Ctr | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $197,500 |
| Community Foundation of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $185,000 |
| Frederick Health Hospital | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $180,000 |
| Weinberg Center for the Arts | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $137,000 |
| Heritage Frederick | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $100,250 |
| Beyond Shelter Frederick | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $85,000 |
| United Way of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $75,000 |
| Frederick Rescue Mission | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $75,000 |
| Big Blue Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $70,000 |
| YMCA of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $70,000 |
| Salvation Army | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $50,000 |
| Blue-Collar Project Inc | Jefferson, MD | Unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Frederick, MD | Mobile medical program | $47,500 |
| Frederick Health Hospice | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $45,000 |
| Love for Lochlin Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $40,500 |
| Nrcha Foundation | Pilot Point, TX | Unrestricted grant | $40,000 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Frederick, MD | In-School productions | $38,000 |
| Spanish Speaking Community of Maryland Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $36,500 |
| Frederick Arts Council | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $35,500 |
| Safe Ride Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Mount Olivet Cemetery | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Frederick Housing and Devlopment Commission | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Waterboyz for Jesus | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Platoon 22 Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $35,000 |
| Fulton County Medical Center Foundation | Mcconnellsburg, PA | Unrestriced grant | $33,000 |
| Centro Hispano de Frederick | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $33,000 |
| Downtown Frederick Partnership | Frederick, MD | Music series | $32,000 |
| Steadfast Standing Firm Agaisnt Youth Homelessness | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $30,000 |
| Heartly House Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $27,500 |
| City Youth Matrix | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $26,000 |
| Asian American Center of Frederick | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Hagerstown Aviation Museum | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestriced grant | $25,000 |
| Thurmont Historical Society | Thurmont, MD | Unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $23,000 |
| Mpt Foundation Inc | Owings Mills, MD | Francis scott key project | $23,000 |
| Soar | Frederick, MD | Sponsorship | $22,500 |
| Crossed Bridges Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $22,000 |
| Saint John's Catholic Prep | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $20,500 |
| Big Brothers of National Capital Area | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Partners in Care | Pasadena, MD | Unrestriced grant | $20,000 |
| Whole Heart Greif & Life Resource Center | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| St John's at Prospect Hall | Frederick, MD | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Helping Hands and Caring Hearts | Monrovia, MD | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Empowering Community Leaders Network | Walkersville, MD | Unrestriced grant | $20,000 |
| Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $20,000 |
| Andrea's House Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Mobilize Frederick | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Second Chances Garage Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $20,000 |
| Brook Lane Health | Hagerstown, MD | $20,000 | |
| Women to Women Mentoring Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Each 1 Teach 1 Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $20,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Capital campaign and family service program | $18,500 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | Unrestriced grant | $18,000 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Unrestriced grant | $17,000 |
| Ship of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $17,000 |
| Abc Summer Bonanza Jackpot Show Inc | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted grant | $16,500 |
| Patient Airlift Services | Faringdale, NY | Unrestricted grant | $16,500 |
| Galludet University | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 183 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,569,850 | 183 |
| 2024 | $2,845,200 | 180 |
| 2023 | $2,739,600 | 177 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102239
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2278038
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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