Community Foundation of Harford County Inc
The Community Foundation of Harford County Inc is a public charity based in Bel Air, Maryland. It promotes philanthropy and manages endowments and gifts to address the present and emerging needs of Harford County residents and its nonprofit community.
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of Harford County Inc gave $578K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $577,559
- +156.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,878
- +53.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,775
- Total assets
- $9,580,511
- +93.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Community Foundation of Harford County Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 612, Bel Air, MD 21014-3836
Website: https://cfharfordcounty.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Harford County Inc
Who Community Foundation of Harford County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil ($129K). Together the top 10 received $495K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission and grant programs focus on Harford County, Maryland. Its website says donations stay local. In filing year 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 3% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 2% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Community Foundation of Harford County Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $578K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $578K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil Aberdeen, MD | Assistance | $128,500 |
| Inner County Outreach Inc Aberdeen, MD | Assistance | $102,500 |
| Harford Community College Foundation Inc Bel Air, MD | Assistance | $50,459 |
| Y of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | Assistance | $50,000 |
| First Fruits Farm Freeland, MD | Assistance | $38,000 |
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Bel Air, MD | Assistance | $33,000 |
| Fallston United Methodist Church Fallston, MD | Assistance | $30,000 |
| Well of Hope Inc Abingdon, MD | Assistance | $27,300 |
| Extreme Family Outreach Inc Edgewood, MD | Assistance | $18,200 |
| Brothers of Charity Washington, DC | Assistance | $16,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,580,511 | $5,289,769 | $940,117 | $577,559 | 20 | $469,425 |
| 2024 | $4,955,484 | $1,523,530 | $527,969 | $225,408 | 12 | $128,057 |
| 2023 | $3,687,923 | $810,706 | $385,029 | $221,535 | 10 | $72,400 |
| 2022 | $3,051,184 | $869,852 | $263,750 | $15,000 | 3 | $111,310 |
| 2021 | $2,908,571 | $714,505 | $294,001 | $70,292 | 8 | $77,957 |
| 2020 | $1,935,731 | $552,992 | $327,038 | $37,716 | 5 | $215,796 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote and increase philanthropy by building and managing permanent endowments and gifts to meet the present and emerging needs of Harford County and its nonprofit community. Its 2023 filing says the intended use of its endowments is to support identified causes serving the present and emerging needs of Harford County residents.
The foundation’s 2026 Impact Grants invite qualifying nonprofits to apply for charitable projects that improve quality of life for Harford County residents. Listed areas include animal welfare; care for domestic and feral cats; children and senior adults; high school STEM and arts, with a preference for music and instruments; respite care; homelessness; hunger; access to mental health services; and other human services. The program says grants may support program or project needs, or operational costs for services to Harford County residents.
Other stated program areas include emergency utility, housing, transportation, prescription, and food assistance through the Help Your Neighbor Fund, and substance-abuse awareness and recovery support through the Addiction Recovery Fund.
Among the 2025 grantees, Inner County Outreach describes its mission as addressing educational, social, and health needs of individuals and families. First Fruits Farm says it raises and distributes fresh produce to shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks. Harford Family House describes its work as helping families with children and individual adults experiencing homelessness become self-sufficient and productive community members. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $577,559. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $128,500, with a median of $13,775.
Its largest reported 2025 grants included $128,500 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil; $102,500 to Inner County Outreach; $50,459 to Harford Community College Foundation; $50,000 to Y of Central Maryland; $38,000 to First Fruits Farm; $33,000 to Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation; and $30,000 to Fallston United Methodist Church. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “assistance.”
The foundation’s website says its grants are funded by donor gifts, including unrestricted gifts and unrestricted or interest-specific funds. It encourages proposals that foster cooperation and collaboration among county organizations and institutions.
For the 2026 Impact Grants, the website says applications opened September 1, 2026, and must be submitted by October 2, 2026. Awards are competitive, and the program states that awards average approximately $1,000, though amounts may vary with the proposed project’s demonstrated impact. Recipients of 2025 Impact Grants must submit a post-grant report to be eligible to apply in 2026. The website also says a post-grant report is required.
For the Help Your Neighbor Fund, grants range from $250 to $1,000 and are awarded to nonprofit organizations and programs, not individuals. Applicants must be designated 501(c)(3) organizations, including eligible houses of worship and government agencies, located in and serving Harford County. The guidelines require evidence of the organization’s status, a track record of providing financial assistance to people in need, and a documented process for tracking that assistance. Funds may not be used for direct cash assistance to individuals, operational support or deficits, building campaigns, debt retirement, endowments, training, fundraising, or program development. Recipients must provide an expenditure accounting and a brief impact narrative within 30 days of the final expenditure; subsequent requests will not be considered until reporting requirements are met.
The foundation’s website identifies the Help Your Neighbor Fund and Addiction Recovery Fund as currently open. It describes the latter as supporting area nonprofits’ substance-abuse awareness and recovery programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Farrell as executive director; Joe Boddiford as chair; Fred Merchant as secretary; and Stephanie McGuire as treasurer. It also lists Michael Allen, Joe Ayler, Gregory Bowser, Joseph Conroy, M. Scott Elliott, and Jean Foulk as board members.
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc is led by Jennifer Farrell, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Farrell
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$93K (2025)
Joe Boddiford
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Turner
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Merchant
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayne Klein
Board Member
President → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Allen
Board Member
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Mirabile
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Bowser
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Repas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric McLauchlin
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Foulk
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Welch
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Ayler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Conroy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Lagreca
Board Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Scott Elliott
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary-Dulany James
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie McGuire
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Jen Farrell (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: M Scott Elliot (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: M DulaneyJames (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: S McGuire (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Cheryl Brown (2023) — Board Member
- Former: J Boddiford (2023) — Chair
- Former: M ScottElliott (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: J Cunningham (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Ayler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Alex Allman (2022) — Director
- Former: Denise Dregier (2022) — Director
- Former: GilbertKennedy (2022) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Pizzut (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Denise Dreiger (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary-Dulaney (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: KennethFerrara (2021) — Director
- Former: J Farrell (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: JesseCunnigham (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Beck (2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Ferrara (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Rota Knott (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $93K, to Jennifer Farrell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of Harford County Inc
How much does Community Foundation of Harford County Inc give each year?
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc gave $578K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $225K across 12 grants.
What is Community Foundation of Harford County Inc's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,775, and its average grant was $28,878, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Community Foundation of Harford County Inc give grants?
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bel Air, MD (5 grants), Aberdeen, MD (3 grants), Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Abingdon, MD (2 grants).
Does Community Foundation of Harford County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Community Foundation of Harford County Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (20 grants).
Who are Community Foundation of Harford County Inc's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Clubs of Harford and Cecil ($128,500), Inner County Outreach Inc ($102,500) and Harford Community College Foundation Inc ($50,459), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of Harford County Inc?
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What does Community Foundation of Harford County Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote and increase philanthropy by building and managing permanent endowments and gifts to meet the present and emerging needs of Harford County and its nonprofit community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of Harford County Inc?
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cfharfordcounty.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Community Foundation of Harford County Inc's EIN?
Community Foundation of Harford County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0880770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
Live grants for the work Community Foundation of Harford County Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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