Bright Minds improves education outcomes for all Howard County public school students by bringing together community support to address resource & opportunity gaps faced by students and educators.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$259K
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$129K
+36.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-9.0% YoY
About Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn
Based on IRS filings
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ELLICOTT CITY, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $259K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $129K. Net investment income was $383.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $258,695 | $248,658 | $195,572 |
| Revenue | $420,786 | $399,896 | $336,895 |
| Expenses | $421,077 | $346,810 | $277,016 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $383 | $418 | $84 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn
JumpStart Books and Fees Scholarship
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn
Amount
Varies (2020-2021: over $22,000 for 105 scholarships)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Laura E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn
Amount
$1,000 - $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Staff and Teacher Grant (Classroom Innovation Project Grants)
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn
Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hcpss ($78,804), Dolly Partons Imagination Library ($45,355), Comcast Internet Essentials ($5,118).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HCPSS Ellicott City, MD | Student Learning Resources | $78,804 |
| Dolly Partons Imagination Library Pigeon Forge, TN | Early Literacy Program | $45,355 |
| Comcast Internet Essentials Philadelphia, PA | Family Internet Service Support | $5,118 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Van Kirk | Executive Director | 40 | $68,625 |
| Jahantab Siddiqui | Ex-Officio | 2 | — |
| Dr Seema Agarwal-Harding | Director | 2 | — |
| Tonya Harris | Director | 2 | — |
| Alexandra Kim | Director | 2 | — |
| Dominic Powell | Director | 2 | — |
| Jason Whong | Director | 2 | — |
| Rakesh Pillai | Director | 2 | — |
| Raymond Brown | Director | 2 | — |
| Gerald Kelly | Director | 2 | — |
| Kim Young | Director | 2 | — |
| Mae Beale | Director | 2 | — |
| Lance Cook | Director | 2 | — |
| Susan Padgett | Immediate Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Dr Clarissa Evans | Director Emeritus | 2 | — |
| Ellen Flynn Giles | Director | 2 | — |
| Susan Porter | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Bevin Philip | Director | 2 | — |
| Christie Lassen | Director | 2 | — |
| Lisa Terry | Chair | 12 | — |
| Mary Brzezinski | Secretary | 6 | — |
| Kim Sweatt | Treasurer | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn?
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ELLICOTT CITY, MD. It holds $259K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn?
As of 2024, Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn holds $259K in total assets with $421K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $129K in 2024.
Where does Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn operate?
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn has awarded grants in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What size grants does Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn award?
In 2024, Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn awarded 3 grants totaling $129K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn's EIN?
Howard Co Public Schools Education Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4840080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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