Empowering the Passion for Change.

Our Vision is that Frederick County is a thriving community of vibrant spaces and places, with a superior quality of life, and strong and collaborative nonprofit organizations.

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The Ausherman Family Foundation supports the following Areas of Interest:

Health & Human Services

Arts & Culture

Public Society Benefit

Children, Youth, & Families

This is our selection process for grants here at Ausherman Family Foundation:

Children, Youth, & Families

Human Health Services

Arts & Culture

Public/Society Benefit

Map of Frederick Funding

The Ausherman family has its roots in Frederick County. Having been blessed with success, the family is committed to giving back to the community in ways that strengthen the community and ensure that the County is sought as a viable, attractive place to live and work.

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Lauren Ausherman, Single-Year Grants Committee Advisor

I was born and raised in Frederick County. Our family roots run deep within the community, and I am proud to carry that aspect on for years to come. I currently reside in Frederick with my husband Justin and our two beautiful boys: Cayden (12 years old) and Noah (10...

Manny Casiano, Multi-Year Grants Committee Advisor

Manuel “Manny” Casiano was born in New York City of two Puerto Rican parents.  He moved with his family to Puerto Rico in 1970 and attended high school there, where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife. Manny studied biological engineering at MIT in...

Carrie Delente, Multi-Year Grants Committee Advisor

In 1997 Carrie Delente envisioned a service to the nonprofit and professional association community to develop large-scale portals that would reside on the Internet - a concept some thought would never fly. But what began in her basement as an idea rapidly expanded to...