Civic and Culture

The Dresher Foundation supports civic and cultural organizations that contribute to a vibrant community with projects such as beautifying public spaces, cultural activities, and enjoyment of the arts.

We are proud to support organizations such as: Ladew Gardens, the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum and the Bel Air Independence Day Committee.

Bach in Baltimore

Endowed soloist in memory of Virginia M. Dresher

Baltimore Area Council, Scouting America

2025 Rosenberg Distinguished Citizen Award, Ted DeWeese

Band Together of Harford County

In memory of Laurie Neeper

Bel Air Downtown Alliance

General operating support

Bel Air Downtown Alliance

Wayfinding, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Downtown Alliance

Flowerbeds & signage, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Downtown Alliance

Recycling containers & street banners, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Downtown Alliance

Winter Wonderland & Music on Main, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Independence Day Committee

Fourth of July festivities, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Independence Day Committee

Fourth of July festivities, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Independence Day Committee

Fourth of July festivities, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Independence Day Committee

Fourth of July festivities, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Independence Day Committee

Fourth of July festivities, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Independence Day Committee

Fourth of July festivities, Town of Bel Air

Bel Air Independence Day Committee

Fourth of July festivities, Town of Bel Air

Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy

Refurbish Skipjack Martha Lewis for US Coast Guard certification

Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy

Skipjack Martha Lewis

Common Place

The Jackson Durham Fund for Music and Arts

Community Foundation of Harford County

Dresher Foundation Fund

Community Foundation of Harford County

Community engagement platform for area nonprofits

Community Foundation of Harford County

Dresher Foundation Fund

Community Foundation of Harford County

Community engagement platform for area nonprofits

Community Foundation of Harford County

General operating support

Community Foundation of Harford County

General operating support

Community Foundation of Harford County

Dresher Foundation Fund

Community Foundation of Harford County

Dresher Foundation Fund

Community Foundation of Harford County

General operating support

Community Foundation of Harford County

Emergency response grant

Exponent Philanthropy

General operating support

Friends of Jerusalem Mill

Emergency response grant

Friends of Jerusalem Mills

Complete phase 2 of Bank Barn restoration

Harford Land Trust

Hegeman Land Fund

Harmer’s Town Art Center

Capital campaign for regional art facility

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

Capital improvements

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

Capital maintenance projects

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

General operating support

Havre de Grace Maritime Museum

General operating support

Historical Society of Harford County

Hays House repairs & renovations

Historical Society of Harford County

Capital support for parking lot

Historical Society of Harford County

Capital support for windows & exterior painting

Historical Society of Harford County

Harford 250 Celebration

Hosanna Community House

Field survey on former Graham property in Bel Air

Ladew Topiary Gardens

General operating support

Ladew Topiary Gardens

General operating support

Ladew Topiary Gardens

General operating support

Ladew Topiary Gardens

General operating support

Ladew Topiary Gardens

General operating support

Liriodendron Foundation

Capital campaign, museum room renovations

Liriodendron Foundation

General operating support

Liriodendron Foundation

Design costs & programming

Maryland Center for the Arts

Capital project vendor support

Maryland Conservatory of Music

Music for the Inner Self

Maryland Conservatory of Music

Sound Minds USA program

Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund

Scholarship support for HCC students

Sergeant Alfred B. Hilton Memorial Fund

US Colored Troops survey & documentation

Theatreworks Live

Tiered riser system for audience

Town of Bel Air

Chesapeake Sensory Plaza park elements

Town of Bel Air

Furnishings for Office Street pocket park

Town of Bel Air

Handicap inclusive upgrades to Shamrock Park

Town of Bel Air

Alice Anne Park renovations