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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

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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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Leslie Barnes-Keating, IDEA Committee Member

Leslie Barnes-Keating serves as the Frederick County Government Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, appointed by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater. Leslie’s employment history with Frederick County Government has spanned nearly three decades.  She’s held many...

Dr. Eric Louérs-Phillips, IDEA Committee Member

Eric Louérs-Phillips, DOL, a native Washingtonian, began his teaching career in 1998 with Montgomery County Public Schools (MD). After five years, he transitioned to Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS), where he taught fifth through seventh grades across various...

Sabrina Davis, Single-Year Grants Committee Advisor

Sabrina Davis, daughter of educators, began her teaching career in 2012. After leading recruitment efforts for Teach For America, she joined KIPP DC to build a diverse teaching force. Inspired by the mission, she became a 10th-grade English teacher and rose to Vice...