COLUMBIA, MD (May 14, 2025) — The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) 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…
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 from her role later this year after 13 years of dedicated service to the organization. During her tenure, White-Seals has been instrumental in leading the Community Foundation of Howard County to new heights, overseeing record-breaking…
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 spots at Beth Shalom first. Beth Shalom is located at 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane in Columbia, Md. A shuttle bus will run continuously during the event to bring guests to Athol Manor and back to…
2025 Spring Party Information
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) will host its annual Spring Party on Thursday, May 15. The Spring Party will again be on the grounds of The Apple Ford Center at Athol Manor in Columbia from 5-8 p.m. With a tasty variety of food trucks, raw bar, wine, local beer and Sobar zero-alcohol offerings…
Remembering Migsie Richlin
Margaret “Migsie” Goodman Richlin died peacefully with her family by her side on April 23, 2025. Migsie was an active volunteer and philanthropist. Along with her husband, Gar, she established the Migsie and Gar Richlin Family Fund in 1986, an endowed, unrestricted fund to provide support of nonprofits in Howard County in perpetuity. Additionally, Migsie…
2025 Scholarship Information
The Community Foundation of Howard County has announced the timeline for its 2025 scholarships. Students are encouraged to apply beginning Friday, February 14 for the dozens of financial awards. Most of the scholarships are to designed to support graduating Howard County high school seniors (in this year’s class of 2025) as they continue their academic…
CFHoCo Grants More than $2.1 M in 2024
We are thrilled to share the incredible impact that the Community Foundation of Howard County had in the 2024 calendar year. Thanks to the generous support of our donors and fund holders, we were able to distribute more than $2.1 million in grants and scholarships to support the local community. At The Community Foundation of…
CFHoCo Announces 2024 Community Grants Awards
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) has announced its 2024 Community Grants awards supporting nonprofits throughout Howard County, Maryland. A total of $185,500 will be distributed across 50 organizations to improve the lives of residents across the region. “The Community Foundation of Howard County is pleased to support so many outstanding nonprofits directly benefiting…
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.
HoCoPoLitSo Earns Inaugural Jean Moon Legacy Builder Award
The Jean Moon Legacy Builder Award promotes and celebrates efforts to strategically grow an endowed fund at the Community Foundation of Howard County. The award is named after Jean F. Moon, former chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and co-founder of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County. A champion for endowments and building…