The Hedgelawn Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBetterton, Maryland · EIN 55-0827025 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$458K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,969.
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
0% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay | Rock Hall, MD | Music venue: classical/bluegrass | $15,500 |
| Kent Cultural Alliance | Chestertown, MD | Resident artist program | $10,000 |
| Kent County Public Library | Chestertown, MD | Regional acquisition-rock hall branc | $7,500 |
| Washington College | Chestertown, MD | Exhibit sponsor - green room | $7,000 |
| Church Hill Theatre | Church Hill, MD | Community theatre | $5,000 |
| Choptank Tolomato Legacy Project | Sudlersville, MD | Whitsitt: artist residency program | $3,969 |
| Shorerivers | Easton, MD | Event sponsor | $3,600 |
| Garfield Center for the Arts | Chestertown, MD | Jazzfest music festival | $3,100 |
| Kent County High School Band | Worton, MD | Band competition | $2,500 |
| Sultana Educational Foundation | Chestertown, MD | Event sponsor | $2,500 |
| Bay Country Chorus | Easton, MD | Music program | $2,000 |
| National Music Festival | Chestertown, MD | Music festival | $1,750 |
| Kent County Historical Society | Chestertown, MD | Historical walking tours | $1,500 |
| Garfield Center for the Arts | Chestertown, MD | Playmakers' camp | $1,151 |
| Minary's Dream Alliance | Chestertown, MD | Event sponsor | $500 |
| Betterton Community Dev Corp | Betterton, MD | Support betterton heritage museum | $500 |
| Bay Journal | Mayo, MD | Public press | $500 |
| Sandy's Garden | Chestertown, MD | Community support | $500 |
| Sassi Scholarship Fund | Still Pond, MD | Artist scolarship fund | $500 |
| The Chestertown Spy | Easton, MD | Public press | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,820 | 20 |
| 2024 | $63,766 | 17 |
| 2023 | $58,633 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621979349101102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0827025
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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