To provide a scholarship up to $5000 annually to a Calvert County Public School graduating senior who completed the Academy of Health Professions program at the Career and Technology Academy and intends to pursue post secondary education in the area of health professions.Learn More →
The End of the Calendar and Tax Years Is an Ideal Time to Think About the Impact of Your Giving in the Coming Year December is more than just parties, gifts, and resolutions—it’s also the deadline for tax-deductible charitable giving. Tax deductions are important for donors and nonprofits alike: donors reduce their taxable income, and nonprofits receive a bigger slice of the donation. To help you design a smart, strategic plan for your year-end charitableLearn More →
Winner of Drawing Will Receive Two Premium Club Tickets, Complimentary Food and Beverages, and Platinum-Level Parking Two lucky fans of the Washington Redskins will have the opportunity to cheer their team to victory from a pair of dream seats at FedEx Field as the Redskins face off against the New York Giants for the last regular season game of the year on New Year’s Day, 2017. A gift to the Community Foundation of Southern MarylandLearn More →
11th Annual Philanthropy Day Celebration November 4, 2016 The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland is thrilled to announce the 2016 Philanthropy Hall of Fame inductees to be honored at our 11th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon, “Celebrating Business Philanthropy In Southern Maryland” on Friday, November 4, 11:30 – 1:30 to be held at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center. “At the Community Foundation, we believe that giving back is good for business”, stated Gretchen Hardman, Executive Director,Learn More →
The Chaney Beautification Fund is making grants available to non-profit organizations to encourage beautiful, sustainable landscapes in Southern Maryland and Virginia. Grants of up to $1,000 are awarded annually to non-profit groups, specifically 501(c)(3) organizations, public or private educational institutions, or government agencies. Beautification projects must be located in counties where Chaney Enterprises has a presence. In Maryland, projects in the counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Charles, southern Prince George’s, and St. Mary’s areLearn More →
Southern Maryland – A benefit in the park that covers all the bases – fun, friendly competition, charity and all day kickball! Join the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, local businesses, leagues and families for our 6th Annual Community Kickball Tournament on Sunday, August 28, 2 p.m. at Hallowing Point Park. Teams are made up of 10 players (mixture of males and females). Individual registration is $15 and sponsored team levels start with our GrandLearn More →
The SaMercy Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland was created in memory of Sam and Mercy McCawley, who were tragically killed in an UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) accident while visiting relatives in Texas. The family and friends who have pulled their resources to put this Fund together strongly believe “no other family should have to suffer the loss of a loved one because they were not aware of the dangersLearn More →
The Community Foundation of Southern Maryland is making grants available again to elementary and middle schools through the Green Apple Fund for teachers who purchase supplies for their classrooms. Grants ranging from $25 to $100 are available. Educators who teach in private and public schools in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, grades one through eight, are invited to apply. Grants are awarded to the schools. According to Gretchen Hardman, Executive Director of the CommunityLearn More →
One of our jobs at the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland is to keep our eyes and ears open to the needs of the community. We try our best to get to know all the nonprofits, however, there are far too many nonprofits in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County. This giving season, we are asking all nonprofits to send us, the Community Foundation of Southern Maryland, your wish lists. We are not making anyLearn More →
Year-end is an ideal time to think about the kind of impact you’d like to make in the coming year. On top of parties, gift exchanging and resolution making, it is also the end of the tax year – the deadline for charitable giving in order to receive a tax deduction. Tax deductions are important for the donor and nonprofit alike: the nonprofit receives more of the donation since it’s not taxed, and the donorLearn More →