Sotterley Creek, Photo by Jodie Standish

Click on the name of a fund to learn more about how its programs serve the residents of St. Mary’s County.

  • The St. Johns School (of Hollywood, MD) Endowment Fund - The St. Johns School (of Hollywood, MD) Endowment Fund is a designated endowed fund, designated to provide support to St. Johns School to further its educational mission. The St. Johns School can utilize the funds at their discretion. St. John’s School (SJS) in Hollywood, Maryland have been providing an excellent Catholic education for almost 90 years. SJS is located in the Southern Maryland Technology Corridor, their curriculum focuses on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion Engineering, Arts,Learn More →
  • The Saint Nicholas Scholarship Fund - The Saint Nicholas Scholarship Fund is a non-endowed fund that offers scholarships to support students identified by the Donor with financial support to attend a college, university, technical or vocational school. The funds will be distributed annually or semi-annually, or as required and provided directly to the education institution Background: The Scholarship is created to assist high school graduating students to continue their education, or training. Purpose: To provide financial support to current high schoolLearn More →
  • The Annette Quigg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund - Annette was a 1984 graduate of Leonardtown High School and went on to earn her teaching degree and then a Master’s degree. She spent her career as a dedicated teacher, holding many positions throughout the state of Maryland. Her greatest love was for her family and children. She loved all children: her own, her nieces and nephews and the many students she taught over the years. The Leonardtown High School Class of 1984 has establishedLearn More →
  • St. John’s School Scholarship Fund - Designated Endowment Fund established to support scholarships at St. John’s School, Hollywood, MD. Mike and Barbara Thompson of Hollywood established a growing endowment that will provide scholarships for students attending St. John’s School now and forever. The new fund, named St. John’s School Scholarship Fund, was established to fund students’ tuition and fees based on financial need to be allocated at the discretion of the school principal. Parents, family, alumni & friends are encouraged toLearn More →
  • SFX-Newtowne Endowment Fund - The SFX-Newtowne Endowment Fund has been established in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland to help ensure the preservation and vitality of historic St. Francis Xavier Church on Newtowne Neck in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The parish was founded in the early 17th century; the current church has been in continuous use and has been part of the fabric of the community since 1731. The church is on the List of Historic PlacesLearn More →
  • Preserving Southern Maryland Heritage Legacy Fund - Preserving Southern Maryland Heritage Legacy Fund is an endowment set up to support and preserve historical sites in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. Preserve Historic Charles County Preserve Historic St. Mary’s County Preserve Historic Calvert County NewsLearn More →
  • Mini-Grant Opportunity Available Through September 8th, 2023 - Green Apple Fund Mini-Grant Due The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland (http:cfsomd.org) is offering a mini-grant ($2500) targeting Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties for funding opportunities that mitigate food insecurity in these areas through December 30, 2023. Green Apple Fund Application Details: Mini -Grant Guidelines This mini-grant opportunity is open to organizations that serve Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County residents. The funding applies only to the geographic area of Charles, Calvert and St.Learn More →
  • Lexington Park United Methodist Church Fund - The Lexington Park United Methodist Church Fund is a designated endowed fund, designated for LPUMC to be used for unrestricted purposes. NewsLearn More →
  • Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy, Agency Endowment Fund - As Maryland’s premier Leadership Academy, we develop confidence and Leadership skills in a co-ed, structured, professional military environment. Our endowment fund supports scholarships for under-served youth in the Tri-County area, operating expenses, and mission-oriented programs. The focused attention from our staff, small class sizes, and less chaotic environment has proven successful for students struggling in traditional, large student body schools. NewsLearn More →
  • Cody Micheal Lacey Scholarship Fund - A non-endowed fund that offers scholarships to students who are pursuing an alternative high school diploma or enrolled in a vocational and trade school in Southern Maryland. “Life is simple, it’s just not easy.“ “So tonight I’ve done a lot of thinking and figured out that all the good things in life are things you have to work the hardest for. Life can be hard but we got one chance to live it so letsLearn More →