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The Community Foundation of Howard

Columbia, Maryland  ·  EIN 520937644  ·  Private foundation

Based in Columbia, Maryland, The Community Foundation of Howard has awarded $11.5M across 338 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Community Homes Housing Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$2.0M
Indexed giving (FY2019)
$32.4M
Assets (FY2019)
338
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Community Foundation of Howard funds

The Community Foundation of Howard's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Homes Housing Inc
HOUSING, SHELTER
Columbia, MD$5.3M2022
Ed and Fern Hamel Family Foundation Inc
GENERAL DONATION
Elkridge, MD$277K2019
Community Action Council of Howard County
HUMAN SERVICE
Columbia, MD$204K2024

How to apply for funding from The Community Foundation of Howard

The Community Foundation of Howard's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cfhoco.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation of Howard

Does The Community Foundation of Howard accept grant applications?
The Community Foundation of Howard's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Community Foundation of Howard fund?
The Community Foundation of Howard's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Community Homes Housing Inc, Ed and Fern Hamel Family Foundation Inc, Community Action Council of Howard County. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Community Foundation of Howard give in grants?
The Community Foundation of Howard reported $2.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.5M over 338 grants.
Where is The Community Foundation of Howard located?
The Community Foundation of Howard is based in Columbia, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 520937644.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Community Foundation of Howard's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Community Foundation of Howard. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.