Delaplaine Foundation Incorporated
Delaplaine Foundation, Inc. is a private family foundation based in Frederick, Maryland that supports arts and culture, education, health and human services, historical preservation, and spiritual enlightenment. The site lists EIN 52-2278038, a Frederick address, contact emails, and publishes annual reports and grant policy updates. It provides guidance for applicants and links to an online grant portal.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established Maryland-based nonprofits (especially in Frederick County) working in arts and culture, education, health and human services, historical preservation, or related community services seeking operating or program support.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in Maryland, preferably Frederick County.
- • Work aligns with arts/culture, education, historical preservation, or human services.
- • Request is for operating or program support in the small-to-mid grant range.
- • A track record of local impact or existing relationships with local funders.
- • Willingness to submit an LOI via the online portal when required.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Maryland: roughly 92% of dollars and about 88% of grant count were in-state in the latest year, though small out-of-state awards appear across a dozen states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 180 distinct recipients with a mix of returning grantees and new entrants (49 new in 2024), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients exists (49 new grantees in 2024) and the foundation publishes applicant guidance and an online portal, but filings also describe a preselection/curated process, so public entry is possible but appears somewhat curated.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
