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2026 Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy
November 17, 2026 Each year, the Community Foundation of Howard County brings our community together for the Annual Dinner &…
A Celebration of Legacy at CFHC
This week, the Community Foundation of Howard County was honored to welcome members of our Howard Legacy Society to Athol…
CFHC Announces 2026 Celebration of Philanthropy Honorees
The Community Foundation of Howard County is proud to announce the 2026 honorees who will be recognized at its Annual…
2026 Community Grants
Investing in Howard County. Strengthening Our Community. The Community Foundation of Howard County's Community Grants Program invests in nonprofits working…
Philanthropy Focus eNews
September 2026 Inspiring Action Through Local Philanthropy Read the full eNewsletter Here 2026 Scholarship Recipients Your Community, Your Celebration Collective…
CFHC Celebrates 2026 Scholarship Recipients
The Community Foundation of Howard County is pleased to congratulate our 2026 scholarship recipients and celebrate the generosity of the…
HERE FOR HOWARD COUNTY
Our mission at the Community Foundation of Howard County is inspiring lifelong giving and connecting people, places and organizations to worthy causes across Howard County and beyond.
IMPACT
“The foundation staff provided a broad range of funding opportunities to support nonprofits. We were thrilled that our gift had such an immediate impact and potentially long-term influence for young women."
– Bob and Bach Jeffrey
IMPROVING LIVES IN HOWARD COUNTY
For more than 56 years, the Community Foundation of Howard County has partnered with our donors to improve lives throughout our community.
We connect donors to the critical needs In Howard County and help them to make a difference. A closer look at 2024 shows our impact.
433
Grant Awards in 2025
$2.1 million
Outgoing grants to nonprofits in 2025
$37 million
Assets Under Management
IMPACT
“It’s the mandate of the Community Foundation of Howard County to reach every demographic in the county to provide services and support for all our residents.”
– Jeffrey Boutwell, Youth in Philanthropy Program funder
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