The Monocacy Foundation Incorporated
The Monocacy Foundation is a Frederick County, MD nonprofit (founded 1995) that awards grants to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The site includes an About page, grant and application information, donor/donate links, newsletters, and a team/board page. Contact details and a mailing address in Frederick, MD are listed on the site.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small nonprofits or eligible individuals based in Frederick County/Maryland providing direct services or individualized supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Good Fit
- • Based in Frederick County or elsewhere in Maryland.
- • Direct-service program for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (therapy, lessons, adaptive equipment, recreational supports).
- • Requests for modest, program-level assistance or individual support under typical small-grant amounts.
- • Can submit a written request with proof of charitable status by the foundation's October deadline.
- • Has local credibility or an existing relationship with local service providers.
Geography
Giving is highly state‑focused: roughly 96% of dollars stayed in Maryland in the latest year, with only two states represented and a strong concentration in Frederick County.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct recipients in the latest year (69 unique recipients), including both small nonprofits and individual-level awards, demonstrating a broad recipient mix for its size.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows substantial turnover and entry: 40 new recipients were funded in 2024, and the foundation publishes application instructions and a submission route, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausible to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
