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The Greatest Legacy You Leave May Not Be Financial
By Dan Flynn, Director of Development & External Relations When people talk about the "Great Wealth Transfer," the conversation usually…
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 &…
Faces of Philanthropy: Howard Schwartz & Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz
Every act of generosity has a story. Through Faces of Philanthropy, the Community Foundation of Howard County introduces the people,…
Turning the Page: CFHC Team’s Favorite Summer Reads
Whether your favorite reading spot is the beach, the pool, the porch, or a cozy chair at home, summer is…
The Fund for Howard County
Local Giving. Lasting Impact. The Fund for Howard County brings together gifts of all sizes to fund grants to local…
Mornings With Melissa
September 30, 2026, 8:30 am Nonprofit leaders and CFHC stakeholders are invited to join us on the last Wednesday of…
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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