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The Fund for Howard County
Local Giving. Lasting Impact. The Community Foundation's Community Impact Fund The Fund for Howard County is the Community Foundation of…
Mornings With Melissa
August 26, 2026, 8:30 am Nonprofit leaders and CFHC stakeholders are invited to join us on the last Wednesday of…
CFHC’s Cheers & Chat!
Good Conversations. Great Community. Upcoming Date: Thursday, September 3 at 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Community Foundation of Howard County offices…
The Heart of Philanthropy
2026 CFHC Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Each year, the Community Foundation of Howard County recognizes the individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits,…
Black Philanthropy Month Happy Hour
August 4, 2026, 5:30 pm Join the Women's Giving Circle and Black Philanthropy Circle for our annual Black Philanthropy Month…
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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