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givinglab. Lunch & Learn Series
February 18, 2026 | 12:00-12:45 pm Designed for donors, families, professional advisors, business leaders, nonprofit partners, and anyone interested in…
Mornings With Melissa
February 24, 2026 | 8:30 am - Howard County nonprofit leaders are invited to join us on Tuesday, February 24 from 8:30–9:30…
CFHC Fund Facts
When people think about philanthropy, they often picture a single act of generosity, perhaps a scholarship awarded, a meal provided,…
Community Foundation of Howard County Welcomes Three New Trustees
January 8, 2026 - The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new…
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…
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 55 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.
477
Grant Awards in 2024
$2.2 million
Outgoing grants to nonprofits in 2024
$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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