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Active CFHC Funds

The Community Foundation of Harford County (CFHC) incorporated in November 2006 and received its Internal Revenue Service determination in December 2007. Gifts to CFHC are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. CFHC has active funds and welcomes you to join the list of donors below.


Harford Community Fund 

Purpose:  An unrestricted fund to support local needs.

Donations of any size are being accepted.


Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County Endowment Fund
Purpose:  To support the mission and programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County.

Donations of any size are being accepted.


Ann K. Gaumond Fund

Purpose: A donor advised fund to support the physical, social, and educational welfare of the children of harford County. 

Donor:  Roger P. Gaumond


Anne and John Gessner Fund

Purpose:  To support organizations in Harford County serving people who are homeless.

Founding Donor:  Anne and John Gessner

Donations of any size are being accepted.


William A. Humbert Memorial Scholarship Fund

Purpose: Memorial Scholarship Fund for advanced instrumental music students who graduated from Harford County high schools or their equivalent

Donations of any size are being accepted.

Founding Donor: Anonymous


Andrew and Jayne Klein Family Fund

Purpose: A donor advised fund to support general charitable purposes.

Donor: Andrew Klein and Jayne Klein


Michael and Deborah Leaf Fund

Purpose:  To support the general operations of the Community Foundation of Harford County.

Founding Donor:  Michael and Deborah Leaf

Donations of any size are being accepted.


NMTC STEM Education Special Project Fund

Purpose:  To support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and workforce development in Harford County

Founding Donor:  Northeastern Maryland Technology Council and The Dresher Foundation

Donations of any size are being accepted.


Maria Ortiz Scholarship Fund

Purpose: Memorial Scholarship Fund for nursing Scholarships

Donations of any size are being accepted.

Contributors: Donations have been given from donors throughout the United States in memory of Captain Maria Ines Ortiz, an Army nursed who volunteered to care for wounded soldiers and Iraq children, and from the local chapter of Women In Defense. She was the first Army nurse killed in combat since the Vietnam War.


Sadie's Fund

Purpose: To benefit animal shelters caring for domestic and feral cats in Harford County, MD, promoting and extending the lives of cats cared for by the shelters.

Founding Donor: Linda Koser

Donations of any size are being accepted.


Shaffer-Lienhard Caregivers Support Fund 

Purpose:  To pay for respite care and other support for those who are providing hands-on in-home care to a family member.

Founding Donor:  Gina Shaffer

Donations of any size are being accepted.


Louis and Marion Storm Fund

Purpose:  To support the facilities of The Humane Society of Harford County and to enrich the lives of disadvantaged children though education, sports, recreation, wellness, fitness, and health activities.

Founding Donor:  Louis and Marion Storm

Donations of any size are being accepted.


Walter & Betty Ward Family Center Y Endowment Fund

Purpose:  To support the mission and programs of the Walter & Betty Ward Family Center in Abingdon, MD

Donations of any size are being accepted.


Women's Giving Circle of Harford County Fund

Purpose:  To support women, children, and family needs in Harford County

To join the Women's Giving Circle, click here.



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