Are you looking for a tax-efficient way to make a difference in your community? If you have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you may want to consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This powerful tax strategy allows you to support causes close to your heart while reducing your taxable income. In this blog post, we…
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Mornings With Melissa
March 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. Howard County nonprofit leaders are invited to join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in our home at historic Athol Manor for a session of Mornings with Melissa, a relaxed monthly coffee conversation hosted by the Community Foundation of Howard County. We’re creating this informal hour to bring leaders together…
CFHC Engages Nationally on the Future of Giving Circles and Community Foundations
February 19, 2026 – The Community Foundation of Howard County was proud to be represented at the recent Philanos PowerUP! Texas National Conference in Austin – a national gathering of collective giving leaders and philanthropic innovators from across the country. CFHC was represented by Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Senior Advisor for Philanthropy & Communications, and Barb Van…
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givinglab. Lunch & Learn Series
March 18, 2026 | 12:00-12:45 pm Hosted by Dan Flynn, Director of Development & External Relations Designed for donors, families, professional advisors, business leaders, nonprofit partners, and anyone interested in learning how to maximize and leverage their giving through CFHC. This interactive monthly series explores real-world giving scenarios and learn how CFHC fund options and…
Ask Dee!
April 14, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. An informal Q&A on Grants & Grantmaking The Community Foundation of Howard County invites you to Ask Dee!, a monthly, informal opportunity to connect with Dee Athey, Director of Grants and Community Engagement. Held virtually via Zoom, Ask Dee! is a casual Q&A session open to anyone in the…
Strengthening Nonprofits in Howard County
Nonprofits are essential to the health and vitality of our community, delivering critical services, strengthening social connections, and responding to needs where people live and work. Community foundations play a unique role in supporting the nonprofit sector by connecting charitable resources, local knowledge, and trusted partnerships to help organizations thrive and respond to community needs.…
Your Partners in Philanthropy
Whether you are a donor exploring how to make the greatest impact, a nonprofit navigating evolving community needs, a company seeking to align its values with meaningful community investment, or a community member interested in learning more about philanthropy in Howard County, our dedicated staff team is here to serve as your partners in philanthropy. Collectively,…
2025 CFHC Year in Numbers
These numbers reflect a year of generosity, connection, and community impact across Howard County.
CFHC Fund Facts
When people think about philanthropy, they often picture a single act of generosity, perhaps a scholarship awarded, a meal provided, or a program launched. But behind every moment of impact is something deeper: a commitment to community that grows over time. At the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC), that commitment takes shape through nearly…
CFHC Announces 2025 Community Grants
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC), in collaboration with the Columbia Association, is awarding $225,000 to 32 nonprofit organizations in Howard County through our Community Grants Program. Every year, the CFHC has a specific dollar amount available for community grantmaking outside grants made through donor-advised funds. This amount varies by year. This year, the…