The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) is pleased to announce that Thomas Clement and Wonsook Kim have been named Philanthropists of the Year for 2025. This honor recognizes the couple’s outstanding commitment to giving back and their leadership in strengthening the Howard County community. Thomas Clement is a Korean-born adoptee who came to the…
2025 Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy
The Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy will take place on Tuesday, December 9. Please join us as we gather for a joyous evening of food, fellowship and philanthropy. The event will be held in the Cameo Ballroom at Turf Valley Resort and is likely to sell out. We recommend you…
Columbia Association Renews Partnership with Foundation for Community Grants Program
The Columbia Association (CA) and the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) are proud to announce a new partnership to support the Howard County community through a significant grant initiative. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both organizations to promoting social welfare and addressing the needs of residents. Under the terms of the agreement, CA…
Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy Set for December 9
The Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy will take place on Tuesday, December 9. Please join us as we gather for a joyous evening of food, fellowship and philanthropy. This event is likely to sell out. We recommend you purchase tickets early. The evening starts with a delightful cocktail reception at…
Greg & Roberta Kahlert and The Kahlert Foundation Named 2024 Philanthropists of the Year
Kahlert Family Portrait. (Pictured left to right) Heather Kahlert, Roberta Kahlert, Greg Kahlert and Scott Kahlert.
Celebrating Beverly
Join us as we celebrate Beverly White-Seals and her career of service in Howard County. The event will be held in the Horowitz Center at Howard Community College from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 25. It’s in honor of Beverly, so of course there will be delightful and delicious food, beverages and conversation!…
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2024 CFHoCo Annual Report
As the philanthropic hub of Howard County, the Community Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the nonprofit sector and making a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families. Each year, the Annual Report serves as a snapshot and highlights the incredible work being done by our donors, nonprofit grantees and community partners.…
Foundation Mourns Loss of Anne VandeGrift Barker
Anne VandeGrift Barker died Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84. The daughter of Dr. William B. VandeGrift, a pathologist, and Dorothy B. VandeGrift, a nurse, Anne was born on February 10, 1941, in Baltimore, and where she attended Calvert…
Save the Date: Sept. 25 for “Bev’s Bash”
Join us as we celebrate Beverly White-Seals and her career of service in Howard County. The event will be held in the Horowitz Center at Howard Community College from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 25. Please consider a sponsorship to help underwrite what will be a memorable event for all attendees. Your support will help…
Melissa Curtin Named as New President & CEO of Community Foundation of Howard County
COLUMBIA, MD (May 14, 2025) — The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Curtin as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 9, 2025. Following a broad national search led by DRiWaterstone Human Capital, the Board of Trustees unanimously selected Curtin to lead the Foundation…