G Frank Thomas Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFrederick, Maryland · EIN 52-6039803 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$218K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $9,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAMELA I MARTIN PRESIDENT DIRECT |
|---|---|
| Address | 3808 BASFORD ROAD, FREDERICK MD 21703 |
| Phone | 3016635223 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER ALONG WITH DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1ST ANNUALLY GRANTS MADE IN DECEMBER |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN FREDERICK COUNTY, MD AND TO MCDANIEL COLLEGE, WESTMINSTER, MD |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdaniel College | Westminster, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Department of Housing and Human Services | Frederick, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Hood College | Frederick, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Frederick Health Hospital Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Mount St Mary's University | Emmitsburg, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Frederick County Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Beyond Shelter Frederick | Frederick, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| National Museum for Civil War Medicine Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Frederick, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Frederick Health Hospice | Frederick, MD | General support | $9,500 |
| Frederick County Public Libraries | Frederick, MD | General support | $9,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Frederick Co | Frederick, MD | General support | $6,300 |
| Centro Hispano de Frederick Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $5,500 |
| Maryland Deaf Community Center | Frederick, MD | General support | $5,300 |
| Frederick County 4-H Therapeutic Riding | Thurmont, PA | General support | $5,200 |
| Heritage Frederick | Frederick, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Frederick Rescue Mission Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Heartly House Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Advocates for Homeless Families Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Weinberg Center for the Arts Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $4,500 |
| Faith House | Frederick, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| Second Chances Garage Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| Frederick Arts Council Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| Foundation for the Fcc Fund Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| Crossed Bridges | Frederick, MD | General support | $4,000 |
| February Star Sanctuary | Brunswick, MD | General support | $3,900 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Frederick, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Platoon 22 | Frederick, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Ship of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Up & Out Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Safe Ride Foundation | Frederick, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Get Kids Outside | Knoxville, MD | General support | $3,000 |
| Delaplaine Arts Center | Frederick, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Homewood at Frederick MD Inc | Williamsport, MD | General support | $2,300 |
| Friends for Neighborhood Progress | Frederick, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Seton Center Inc | Emmitsburg, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| The Frederick Chorale | Frederick, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Maryland Ensemble Theatre | Frederick, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Operation No Person Left Behind Outdoors Inc | Libertytown, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Frederick Jazz Society | New Market, MD | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $218,000 | 40 |
| 2024 | $194,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $173,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6039803
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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