Welcome to the Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. We are one of more than 750 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make their communities better places to live.
FUND PROFILE: McConnell Family Community Endowment Fund
When Neil and Rose McConnell met with former Community Foundation President & CEO Brad Sell in 2015, they knew that because of their history of giving, creating a fund was a natural next step. Their plan quickly developed into giving a certain amount each year to a handful of charities that might not typically receive a lot of funding. Having grown from an initial investment of $15,000, the McConnell Family Community Endowment Fund has made countless distributions. over the years as that number climbed. Read more…
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The Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc. serves as a vehicle for philanthropy and a powerful force in improving the quality of life in Washington County. We work with individuals, families and businesses to create funds that help meet their charitable goals and give to the causes they care about the most. Established in 1997, the Foundation has grown from one fund worth $9,000 to more than 400 funds valued at over $55 million. We have distributed over $28 million in grants and scholarships since inception. By promoting philanthropy in every field of interest and capacity, we can manage special fundraising projects as well, such as endowment challenges, emergency relief campaigns and Washington County Gives. Additionally, the Community Foundation stays actively involved in the Washington County community through various programs and events.