Existing Funds

Betty Markey Hooper Scholarship Fund

Mrs. Hooper’s children, Robert G. Hooper and Elizabeth M. Stauffer, established The Betty Markey Hooper Scholarship Fund in memory of their mother to provide scholarships to Walkersville High School graduating seniors who exhibit financial need and demonstrate a commitment to community service. Preference is given to those attending Hood College and those who are strong B students.

Betty Markey Hooper was a lifelong Frederick County resident who graduated from Frederick High School and later from Hood College. In 1941, she moved to Walkersville where she founded the Walkersville Play Center, a preschool for local students that she operated for 19 years. Mrs. Hooper’s children, Robert G. Hooper and Elizabeth M. Stauffer, turned to the Community Foundation after their mother’s passing in July 2004 to establish The Betty Markey Hooper Scholarship Fund in keeping with charitable intentions outlined in her estate planning. Mrs. Hooper’s legacy and love for education, as well as her commitment to the Walkersville community and her college alma mater, live on through her memorial fund.

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Betty Seligmann Literacy Endowment Fund

Founded by Literacy Council of Frederick County in memory of its former Board President for operational support.

Betty Seligmann’s impact on Frederick through the Literacy Council was immense. She worked as a tutor, trainer, board president, basic program coordinator, and with the Literacy Council. She attracted tutors through her tireless efforts, and students through outreach to churches, community organizations and businesses. She understood the history of illiteracy in Frederick and used that knowledge to find places to publicize how the Literacy Council could help. Beyond the Literacy Council, she was a family orientated and a member of the Frederick Presbyterian Church. In honor of her dedication to the Literacy Council, its Board of Directors established The Betty Seligmann Literacy Endowment Fund. This Fund supports the activities of the Literacy Council of Frederick County.

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Beyond Shelter Frederick Fund

Founded by its board of directors for its emergency food, shelter, prescription, and assistance programs.

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Beyond Shelter Frederick, Alan P. Linton, Jr. Shelter Fund

Founded by the Religious Coalition, now known as Beyond Shelter Frederick, to support the Linton shelter facility and operations.

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Beyond Shelter Frederick, Emergency Family Shelter Fund

Created through Carole J. Benson’s estate provisions, this fund was established to continue the mission of Beyond Shelter Frederick to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty on Frederick County residents.

The Emergency Family Shelter provides temporary housing and supportive services with the goal to keep families together and return them to permanent housing. Ms. Benson was a longtime supporter of the shelter, and her legacy of helping others will be carried out through the fund for years to come.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Frederick County Endowment Fund

Founded by its board of directors, now supporting grants for youth mentoring.

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Bill and Mary Haugh Charitable Fund

Founded by the Haughs for Frederick County nonprofits serving residents experiencing personal loss from fire or other disasters or facing emergency situations and needing food, shelter, and clothing.

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Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Fund

Founded by Hermine Bernstein, Melissa Frank and Barbara Dillon to support the activities of Blessings in a Backpack.

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