Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County



Founded by a group of community-minded citizens who wanted to ensure a permanent source of funds for our local charitable organizations, the Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all people in Anne Arundel County by:

  • Building and managing an endowment of charitable asset
  • Responding to community needs
  • Helping donors achieve their charitable objectives while strengthening the community
  • Serving as a catalyst for community problem solving, and
  • Fostering greater giving and new philanthropy in our community


Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

Assets

2019 - 18,963,960
2018 - 13,858,559
2017 - 13,466,251
2016 - 12,839,357
Domestic Grants

2019 - 2,670,752
2018 - 4,212,217
2017 - 2,293,974


    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County


Mary Spencer: Behind the Scenes of Running A Nonprofit
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

Small to mid-size nonprofits face many challenges.They must decide on the right mission statement and vision for the organization, narrow down who they serve and who they don't.When donating to a...more

Vince Leggett, Founder of Blacks of the Chesapeake, Dies At 71
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

Vince Leggett, Founder of Blacks of the Chesapeake, Dies at 71 - Eye On Annapolis.A historian, storyteller, and visionary leader, Legget worked tirelessly to document and share the vital...more

Community Foundation to Induct Two Local Professional Advisors to Recognition Society
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

Vince Leggett, Founder of Blacks of the Chesapeake, Dies at 71 - Eye On Annapolis.A historian, storyteller, and visionary leader, Legget worked tirelessly to document and share the vital...more

Community Foundation Awards $439K to Local Non-Profits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has given more than half a million dollars to nine local nonprofits over the last few years, the Baltimore Sun reports. This year, the foundation...more

Mary Spencer: What An Emerging Philanthropist Needs to Know
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

To contribute in the most informed way, immerse yourself in the topic to discover needs.You can establish a Donor Advised Fund with CFAAC and direct the funds to the causes that mean the most to...more

Mary Spencer: 'The Great Wealth Transfer' and Women's Giving
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

According to a study from the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Women's Philanthropy Institute, as women's incomes rise, they tend to give to charity more and donate more than...more

Mary Spencer: The importance of nonprofit volunteer boards | COMMENTARY
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

... strategy and accountability. It could be said that a strong board is part of the secret sauce to a well-run and effective...more

Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Celebrates 25 Years - Eye On Annapolis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

During these years, CFAAC has also held 22 annual Celebration of Philanthropy events to honor philanthropic community members, published...more

John Rodenhausen Named Director of Gift Planning at Community Foundation - Eye On Annapolis
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

John Rodenhausen has been named the new Director of Gift Planning at the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. In his new...more

Mary Spencer: Philanthropy is a reminder of Anne Arundel County's kind-hearted | COMMENTARY
Foundation: Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

... financial support, but demonstrates outstanding civic and philanthropic responsibility and exemplary leadership in advancing...more



Social Enterprise Network Sites


Employers For Childcare Charitable Group (EFCG), a Lisburn-based charity, has been crowned top Social Enterprise at the Ulster Final of 2014’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. EFCG seeks to “make it easier for parents with dependent children to get into work and to stay in work.”




Federal Government Grant and Assistance Programs



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