Empowering the Passion for Change.

The Ausherman Family Foundation strengthens Frederick County by advancing collaborations, catalyzing bold ventures, and creating inclusive and vibrant spaces and places. We are community-informed and address needs to create lasting impact.

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The Work We Do

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Leadership

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Community

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What We Fund

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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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News & Events

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Multi-Year Grant Strengthens Heartly House Services

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and reaffirm the importance of supporting survivors in our community. Through a Multi-Year Grant from the Ausherman Family Foundation, Heartly House is entering its fourth year of...

April Lee, Single-Year Grants Committee Member

April Lee, Single-Year Grants Committee MemberApril Lee is Co-Owner of Lee Building Maintenance located in Frederick, Maryland and has served as President since 2015. April is a Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE) through the leading commercial cleaning trade...