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Melissa Curtin Named as New President & CEO of Community Foundation of Howard County

Melissa Curtin Named as New President & CEO of Community Foundation of Howard County

COLUMBIA, MD (May 14, 2025) — The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of…

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Beverly White-Seals Set to Retire in 2025

Beverly White-Seals Set to Retire in 2025

Beverly White-Seals, president & CEO of the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo), has announced that she will be retiring…

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Parking for 2025 Spring Party

Parking for 2025 Spring Party

We have arranged for guests to park for free nearby at Beth Shalom as the primary option. Please look for…

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2025 Spring Party Information

2025 Spring Party Information

The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) will host its annual Spring Party on Thursday, May 15. The Spring Party…

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Remembering Migsie Richlin

Remembering Migsie Richlin

Margaret "Migsie" Goodman Richlin died peacefully with her family by her side on April 23, 2025. Migsie was an active…

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2025 Scholarship Information

2025 Scholarship Information

The Community Foundation of Howard County has announced the timeline for its 2025 scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply beginning…

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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.

DONORS

Give to the causes and charities that
matter most to you.

NONPROFITS

Apply for a grant and learn how we work with Howard County nonprofits.

ADVISORS

Help your clients create a lasting legacy through a scholarship fund.

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 50 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 2022 shows our impact.

424

Grant Awards in 2023

$1.7 million

Granted to Nonprofits in 2023

$38 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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