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Delaplaine Foundation is a private family philanthropic organization that was established to help enrich the lives of community members and perpetuate the outstanding quality of life enjoyed in Frederick and the surrounding area. Incorporated in 2000, the foundation serves as a means for the family to give back to the community by providing financial grants annually in our region and beyond.
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Delaplaine Foundation, Inc., is a private family foundation based in Frederick, Maryland, dedicated to the enrichment of communities and families within Maryland, nearby states and the District of Columbia by supporting programs to strengthen the arts and sciences, historical preservation, educational advancement, spiritual enlightenment and physical well-being.
A Founding Family
The Delaplaine family history dates back to the early settlers in our area. Their ancestor, John Thomas Schley, built the first house in Frederick. In 1880, William T. Delaplaine, grandfather of George B. Delaplaine, Jr., started a print shop, which later evolved into publishing the local newspaper – The News, born in 1883. In 1888, he incorporated the business as the Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company. The Frederick Post began as an independent evening daily rival of The News in 1910. The change to a morning publication of The Post was in 1916. That same year, Great Southern purchased The Frederick Post and the two newspapers were published under the same management.
William T. Delaplaine was known for helping others. In 1895, during a severe winter, he spearheaded a collection of food to distribute to the needy. Unfortunately, following one of his good will deliveries, he contracted pneumonia and died at age 35, leaving four sons who carried on his work at the newspaper as well as his philanthropic endeavors. His youngest son, the Honorable Edward S. Delaplaine, retired Court of Appeals Judge and local historian, served as chairman of the board until his death at age 95 in 1989. Sons Robert, William and George, Sr., were each president of the company during their lives.
Over the generations, the Delaplaines not only operated the Frederick News-Post, but also a printing business. George B. Delaplaine, Jr., involved the company in cable television. Begun as Frederick Cablevision, Inc., and later named GS Communications, Inc., the cable company grew to serve more than 120,000 subscribers in four states. The cable operations of Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company were family owned and operated from 1966 to 2001 when the assets of the parent company were sold.
The family has always believed that it is important not only to be a good corporate citizen, but also to serve as benefactors to the community at large. As a means to maintain and sustain that benevolent philosophy, the family established Delaplaine Foundation, which was incorporated in 2000. In 2001, the Foundation awarded its first official gifts. The trustees are George B. Delaplaine, Jr., his wife Bettie, their sons George B. Delaplaine, III, James W. Delaplaine, Edward S. Delaplaine, II and John P. Delaplaine along with Marlene B. Young and Philip W. Hammond.
"The Delaplaine Foundation grant … will allow Covenant Farm to continue in its growth to make room for all the wonderful ill children that will be coming this spring. Delaplaine Foundation distinguishes itself as a vital supporter to the services. And I must say on behalf of the children that will be attending this summer thank you as well. We are so pleased here that together we are making a difference. We can look forward to another exciting season because of your help."
Nancy Wilford Abramson, Treasurer
Covenant Farm
"The Stars & Stripes Wing is honored to be the recipient of your most generous grant. The wing will apply one half of the grant towards the restoration of our TBM torpedo bomber, located at the Frederick Airport, and one half to establishing a building fund for the exclusive use of the proposed museum. Thank you again for your most generous grant, and watch for the TBM Flying.
Col. Ai B. Smith II, Wing Leader
Commemorative Air Force
On behalf of the President and other college leaders, please accept our most sincere thanks for your participation in the Frederick First campaign. Your generous contribution has provided needed support to benefit numerous areas of Frederick Community College.
Marilyn Young, Executive Director
The FCC Foundation, Inc.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc., thank you for your contribution. Your generosity will help fulfill the wish of an area child challenged by a life-threatening illness. The Foundation has fulfilled the wishes of more than 3,800 children. Clearly, we would not be able to make wishes come true for these special children without the generous support of people like you."
Ralph A. Nappi, Jr.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.
"On behalf of our 520 students and families, thank you for your gift to the Faith in the Future capital campaign. Your campaign gift is moving us closer to building our new school facility, and for that we are all grateful. Thank you for helping ensure a bright and exciting future for St. John Regional Catholic School."
Joyce Connelly, Principal
Saint John Regional Catholic School
"I want to express my enormous appreciation to Delaplaine Foundation for your consideration and gift. We are extremely grateful. THANK YOU!"
Bob Martin, Executive Director
Tree-Land Foundation, Inc./ONE AMERICA Program
"We are writing to thank you for the generous contribution to Doctors Without Borders, and I want to express the gratitude of our field volunteers, whom you are enabling to save lives and alleviate suffering. As you know, we assist victims of armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters, and healthcare discrimination, and bear witness to their plight regardless of race, politics, gender or religion. To achieve these aims, we rely primarily on the generous financial support of private donors, foundations and corporation. Your support will continue to help our volunteers provide life-saving medical care for fellow human beings who have nowhere else to turn, and speak out for the voiceless."
Nicolas de Torrente, Executive Director
Doctors Without Borders USA Inc.
"On behalf of the Board of St. Thomas More Academy, I want to express our heartfelt thanks for the generous donation you have given us for our capital campaign. Our school is growing rapidly and we’re actively engaged in searching for property to construct an intermediate facility to accommodate our growth. Our goal is to become one of the finest educational institutions in the State and I truly believe we are on our way. Please express our gratitude to the members of the Foundation."
James A. Merkel, President
St. Thomas More Academy
"Thank you for your support of our housing ministry. Now, more than ever, it is important to do all we can to strengthen families and build communities. The lack of affordable housing is a growing problem that will take cooperation from all of us to solve. Your donation will help families stay together, children be healthier and able to learn, and senior citizens maintain their independence. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Endowment fund will provide us with long-term financial stability and a base from which to launch our next generation of housing for working families and senior of modest means. A very warm thanks for participating in the solution to the problem of affordable housing."
James Upchurch, President
Interfaith Housing
"Thank you for your generous contribution that has been placed in The Sharon I. Hooper memorial Dreams for Kids Fund. Mrs. Margaret Hooper has been notified that you have added to her daughter’s memorial fund, which provides funding for children coping with terminal illness to experience a dream of a lifetime and funding for children who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Your thoughtfulness will benefit the children of today and the children of the generations that will follow. Thank you for your wonderful gift."
Elizabeth Y. Day, President
The Community Foundation of Frederick County, MD, Inc.
"Your donation supports the renovation of our facility, which in turn will support meaningful and vital Red Cross services that directly support you, your family and community. Those impacted by our Health & Safety Education, our Emergency Services, and Blood Services, as well as Transportation Services for those in need of transport to medical appointments, will all benefit from your greatly appreciated gift."
Leah Crace, Executive Director
American Red Cross
"Thank you for your FABULOUS contribution to the annual Operating Fund drive. The generosity you show towards the welfare of the Center is deeply appreciated. There are great plans for continued growth of our programs and community services, and your support brings us closer to these goals. The Center truly is a tremendous asset to the Frederick Community, both as a service organization, and as a strong factor in the economic growth of our community. My deepest regards and appreciation to you for the generous consideration you give to the Center."
Catherine Moreland, Executive Director
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Education Center
"Thank you for your generous donation to the Museum’s Endowment Fund through the Delaplaine Foundation. Support from individuals such as yourself enables the Museum to continue expanding and providing activities that will help us to achieve our mission of telling the story of the men and women who provided care and healing during the Civil War to thousands of sick and wounded soldiers."
George C. Wunderlich, Executive Director
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
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