Challenge Grants
A challenge grant is an initiative where the Ausherman Family Trust will match, dollar for dollar, an amount designated for raising funds to meet the specific needs of a non-profit organization. The purpose of a challenge grant is to excite and encourage other’s support through giving, particularly that of the organization’s members and/or staff.
Commonly, the non-profit organization will propose to challenge their own Board of Directors and/or staff to raise funds for the organization, and requests that the Trust match the funds raised during the challenge. A contractual agreement between the non-profit organization and the Trust will be made wherein guidelines are set establishing a maximum amount which will be matched, the designated time span in which funds raised will be matched, how and when the non-profit is to report the status of their fundraising, etc.
If you would like further information regarding Challenge Grants, please contact Norine Haas, Executive
Director, by calling 301-620-4443 or emailing nhaas@aushermanfamilyfoundation.org.
Challenge Grants Accepted in 2008
Advocates for Homeless Families, Inc.
This agency’s Board of Directors has been challenged by the Trust for the first time. They have met the challenge and... [more]
Maryland Ensemble Theater (MET)
The MET’ Board of Directors has received a second 2008 challenge grant from the Trust after successfully meeting the first challenge in 2007... [more]
Mission of Mercy
A multi-year challenge grant has been awarded to the Mission of Mercy to... [more]
Woman to Woman Program
This start-up project is sponsored by the Frederick County Women's Commission and... [more]
Challenge Grants Accepted in 2007
Maryland Ensemble Theater (MET)
The MET’ Board of Directors has received a second 2008 challenge grant from the Trust after successfully meeting the first challenge in 2007... [more]
Please visit the Ausherman Family Foundation website to view their Challenge Grant Program.