Community Foundation of Southern Maryland. To Make Southern Maryland the best place to live and give.

Welcome to the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, formerly known as the Community Foundation of Charles County. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, public charity created by and for the people of Southern Maryland (including Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties). We are not affiliated with any other organization. Transparency documents

Community Foundation of Southern Maryland chosen as Nonprofit of the Year by Charles County Chamber of Commerce

Fun Facts about Community Foundations

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill established an endowment fund at the CF of Middle Tennessee called the Neighbor’s Keeper Fund. This fund emphasizes children’s initiatives.
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The founder of E-bay and his wife recently donated $50 million to the Hawaii Community Foundation.
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Dave Mathews Band does their charitable giving thru the Charlottesville CF.
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Kansas City Royals baseball team is owned by the Kansas City CF.
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Peanuts creator Charles Schultz was very active with the Sonoma County Community Foundation.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Ellen DeGeneres, a native of the New Orleans area, donated $1 million for hurricane relief to the Gulf Coast Community Foundation in Gulfport, Miss.
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The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Jamestown NY administers the Lucille Ball Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is designated for students in the performing arts. Jamestown is the home town of Lucille Ball and home to the Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Museum.
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One interesting fact about The Philadelphia Foundation is that Ben Franklin is one of our donors. In 1790 Ben Franklin left 1,000 pounds sterling to the City of Philadelphia to hold and use for 200 years because he wished “to be useful even after my death, of possible.” After 200 years, the City reviewed proposals and awarded the fund to The Philadelphia Foundation which it uses to support education in crafts and trades.
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Country music star John Michael Montgomery and his wife Crystal do their charitable giving to support youth through the John Michael Montgomery Fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation.
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Funds Established by Athletes and Celebrities

Baltimore Community Foundation
Pam Shriver, former pro tennis player
Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens safety
Adalius Thomas, Baltimore Ravens defensive end
The Eddie Murray Fund
Kyle Boller, Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Mark Clayton, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Ed Reed, Baltimore Ravens defensive back
Adalius Thomas, Baltimore Ravens defensive end
Daniel Wilcox, Baltimore Ravens tight end
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Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Ruben Studdard Foundation for the Advancement of Children in the Music Arts, set up by the American Idol 2 winner
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Charlottesville-Albemarle Community Foundation
Dave Matthews Band Bama Works Fund
Katie Couric, NBC-TV commentator, established the Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship in memory of her late sister, a former Virginia state senator
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The Denver Foundation
The Jake Plummer Foundation (Bronco quarterback)
The Dan Graham Fund (former University of Colorado star, currently New England Patriots tight end)
The Romanowski Fund (Bill Romanowski, former Bronco, currently Oakland Raiders linebacker)
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Kalamazoo Community Foundation
New York Yankee Derek Jeter established a scholarship fund through his Turn 2 Foundation
Duane Young, who played for the San Diego Chargers and was a Michigan State U. star, has a scholarship fund.
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California Community Foundation (Los Angeles)
Pianist George Winston established the Dancing Cat Humanitarian Relief Fund using royalties from his “Remembrance” album to help victims of 9/11, plus others in need through donations to food banks, family assistance programs and emergency disaster relief
Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Fund
Annette Funicello Fund for Neurological Disorders
Buck Henry Charitable Fund
Noah S. Wyle Foundation
Tom Green’s Nuts Fund
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the communities of Boston and West, Texas. If folks want to help, we do know of some relief efforts from some of our colleagues in Texas.

Three local foundations, Cooper, Rapoport and Waco have coordinated together to establish The West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund, to be housed at Waco Foundation. This fund is the for the sole benefit of the victims and relief efforts of the West, Texas fertilizer plant explosion that took place on Wednesday evening, April 17. The Foundations are in the process of communicating with City of West officials to determine an appropriate West representative that can advise the allocation of resources based on the community’s highest needs. The Rapoport Foundation has made a lead gift of $20,000 to the fund in order to encourage the Waco community to be the leading contributors in support of our neighbors in West. To donate to The West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund please visit Waco Foundation’s website, www.wacofoundation.org, and click the DONATE NOW: The West, Texas Disaster Relief Efforts Fund link on the homepage. You can also contact Melissa Miller, Director of Communications and Donor Services, at Waco Foundation at (254) 754-3404 or mmiller@wacofoundtion.org with additional questions on how to contribute to this fund.

Chaney Beautification Grant Program Announces Funding Available
To encourage beautiful, sustainable landscapes in our community, beautification grants are awarded annually to non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Full Request for Proposals and additional grant information is available on the Grants & Scholarships page.

Meaningful Gifts to Support Nonprofits
Are you looking for a gift for the person who has everything? Or perhaps want to give a gift that is more meaningful and maybe unconventional? The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland is kicking off a new program to offer folks an inspiring and convenient way to give while helping to support the invaluable work of nonprofits in our community. View Press Release

Enjoy a Southern Maryland Tradition this Holiday Season Enjoy the best Southern Maryland has to offer and try some of our most authentic recipes including traditional Southern Maryland Stuffed Ham and Oysters Au Gratin. View Recipes

Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts Non-governmental Organizations Respond . . . Find out how you can help. View a list of a few of the organizations that have responded, taken from the Council on Foundation's Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP). If you want to create your own Fund at the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland to support disaster relief victims, please call 301-885-0108.

Julia Child Tribute Show
Join the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland at The Greater Waldorf Jaycees Center on November 2, at 11:30 am for its philanthropy day luncheon and presentation of actress Mary Ann Jung’s acclaimed tribute show to Julia Child. View Press Release

Community Foundation of Charles County to Hold 2nd Annual Community Kick Ball Tournament
Families, corporations, young professionals, community residents and small businesses, come join the Community Foundation of Charles County for its 2nd Annual Community Kickball Tournament on Saturday, August 25, 2012 (rain or shine) at Hallowing Point Park, Prince Frederick, MD. Enjoy a great day of fun and friendly competition. What’s more fun than playing kickball; all while making a difference in our community? View Press Release

Three New Funds Created at the Community Foundation of Charles County
The Community Foundation of Charles County would like to announce the creation of three new Funds, The Southern Maryland Nonprofit Institute Fund, the Newcomb-Hart Foundation Fund and the Steel Lillies Fund. View Press Release