June 9 at 4:00 pm – via Zoom 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 community who wants to learn…
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Smart Giving. Lasting Impact.
The Power of Partnership in Action: Song’s Cultural Connections Foundation Fund Here at the Community Foundation of Howard County, we often talk about impact. Not just as a result, but as a process – how generosity moves from intention to action, and from action to meaningful change in our community. This week’s Korean Community Support…
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Mornings With Melissa
May 27 at 8:30 am – The Community Foundation at Athol Manor Nonprofit leaders and CFHC stakeholders are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. for Mornings with Melissa, a relaxed monthly coffee conversation. Recognizing the need for more opportunities for connection and collaboration, we’re creating this informal hour…
Leadership Council Gathers for Spring Luncheon at Athol Manor
The Community Foundation of Howard County welcomed members of its Leadership Council to Athol Manor for a Spring Luncheon – bringing together past and present executive leaders and former Board Chairs whose vision continues to shape our impact. The gathering offered time to reflect on 2025 progress, look ahead to 2026 priorities, and engage in…
Maryland Women’s History Initiative Fund
The Maryland Women’s History Initiative (MWHI) provides funding for projects, research and stipends to nonprofit organizations and/or individuals who celebrate and preserve stories of Maryland women, past and present, and their contributions in education, politics, science, community activism, the arts, the military, business and more. The former Maryland Women’s Heritage Center (MWHC) dreamed and worked for a future where…
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.…
2025 CFHC Year in Numbers
These numbers reflect a year of generosity, connection, and community impact across Howard County.
New Charitable Giving Laws for 2026: What Howard County Donors Need to Know
Beginning January 1, 2026, several significant federal tax law changes will reshape how individuals and families support the causes they care about. These updates create new opportunities for many donors—especially retirees and non‑itemizers—while also reinforcing the importance of thoughtful planning. As always, the Community Foundation of Howard County is here to help you navigate these…
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…
At the Heart of Philanthropy: A Message from CFHC President & CEO Melissa Curtin
At the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy, President & CEO Melissa Curtin offered a powerful reflection on what philanthropy truly means for our community. More than a speech, her remarks were an invitation—to pause, to reflect, and to recognize that generosity begins in the human heart and ripples outward…