Quick Summary
Name: Delaplaine Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,845,200 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $500 minimum - varies |
| Average Grant | $15,478 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://delaplainefoundation.org/
- Phone: 301-662-2753
- Email: info@delaplainefoundation.org
- Address: 244 West Patrick St., P.O. Box 3829, Frederick, MD 21705
Geographic Focus
- Primary focus: Frederick County, Maryland (approximately 85% or more of grant funding)
- Secondary: Other parts of Maryland and discretionary funding in other locations
- As of 2024: Cultural Arts, Education, Health and Human Services grants limited to Frederick County only
- Historical Preservation and Spiritual Enlightenment grants available for Frederick County and surrounding regions
Funding Priorities
- Cultural Arts: Arts and culture programs strengthening the community
- Education: Educational advancement programs
- Health: Health programs and services
- Human Services: Social services strengthening families and communities
- Historical Preservation: Historic preservation projects (Frederick County and surrounding areas)
- Spiritual Enlightenment: Faith-based and spiritual programs (Frederick County and surrounding areas)
What They Don't Fund
- Scholarships or monetary support to individuals
- Organizations not recognized as IRS 501(c)(3) and 509(a) tax-exempt public charities
- More than one application per organization per grant cycle (policy started 2024)
- Grants under $500 minimum
Application Method
Fixed Deadline System:
- Previous grantees: Application deadline October 1st (midnight)
- First-time applicants: Application deadline September 1st
- Process: Online application through foundation website
- Limit: One grant application per organization per grant cycle (as of 2024)
- Eligibility: Must be 501(c)(3) and 509(a) tax-exempt public charity
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