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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

Sisters at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group of SOMD is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our mission is to promote breast cancer awareness in the tri-county communities. Established with sisterly love in November 2007, the group supports each other as well as those women and men diagnosed with breast cancer. It is our hope that together we can make a difference in the lives of thoseLearn More →

The SaMercy Fund, a donor advised component fund, was established by Samantha Warden and Denise Bayer in memory of Sam and Mercy McCawley, who were tragically killed in a UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) accident while visiting relatives in Texas. The family and friends who have pooled their resources to put this Fund together strongly believe “no other family should have to suffer the loss of a loved one because they were not aware of theLearn More →