Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

10/22/2026

Tickets are on sale now for CFAAC’s 26th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon!

Join us on Thursday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hall at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland as we honor the individuals, businesses, and foundations whose generosity and leadership have strengthened Anne Arundel County. It’s an afternoon to celebrate this year’s local changemakers alongside neighbors, nonprofit partners, and community leaders who share a commitment to giving back.

Reserve your seat today at https://cfaac.org/learn/what-we-do/celebration-of-philanthropy/

10/22/2026

Our Director of Gift Planning, Thomas Perkins, is here to help with your philanthropic giving needs. Whether you’re thinking about a gift in your will, a beneficiary designation, or a fund that reflects the causes you care about most, Thomas can walk you through your options. Professional advisors, he’s also glad to work alongside you and your clients. Learn more at https://cfaac.org/legacy-about-planned-giving.

10/21/2026

It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week! At CFAAC, we help donors give in a variety of ways, 15 to be exact. From opening a fund to including CFAAC in your will, naming us as a beneficiary, or giving stock, cryptocurrency, or an IRA distribution, there’s an option to fit your goals. Contact us today at 410.280.1102 to start the conversation.

As you think about your philanthropic giving during NEPAW, the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council (AAEPC) is another great resource. AAEPC is a group of estate planning professionals who have joined a council of their peers to learn best practices in estate planning. Learn more at https://www.aaestateplanning.org

10/21/2026

Congratulations to CovingtonAlsina, our 2026 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year! From supporting local nonprofits to sharing their time and resources, their team shows what it means to invest in Anne Arundel County. As we mark National Estate Planning Awareness Week, we’re grateful for partners who help our community think about the legacy they want to leave. Thank you to Historic Annapolis for the nomination. Join us as we celebrate CovingtonAlsina and all of our 2026 honorees at the Celebration of Philanthropy on Thursday, Nov. 12.
https://bit.ly/CovingtonAlsina26

CovingtonAlsina is proud to be recognized as the 2026 Corporate Philanthropist of the Year by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.​
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Giving back has always been an important part of who we are, from supporting local organizations to sharing our time and resources with our community. We’re especially grateful to Historic Annapolis for nominating our team for this award and for the opportunity to continue partnering on work that matters to our community.​
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We look forward to celebrating with the other 2026 honorees at the Celebration of Philanthropy on November 12!​
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Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/CovingtonAlsina26​
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This award was granted by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County based on its published criteria. No compensation was provided by CovingtonAlsina to be considered. View the award criteria: https://cfaac.org/learn/what-we-do/celebration-of-philanthropy/corporate-philanthropist-of-the-year-award/.
The award will be presented on November 12, 2026. Third-party awards and recognitions are not indicative of future investment outcomes and do not guarantee a higher level of performance or results.

10/21/2026

The South County Fund grant cycle is open through Monday, Nov. 2.

The fund supports youth-focused, community-based programs in South County, with priority given to nonprofits helping vulnerable and at-risk school-age youth access educational, career development, or health resources. Grants range from $250 to $5,000.

Learn more at https://cfaac.org/south-county-fund.

10/20/2026

It’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week! At CFAAC, we help donors give in a variety of ways, 15 to be exact. From opening a fund to including CFAAC in your will, naming us as a beneficiary, or giving stock, cryptocurrency, or an IRA distribution, there’s an option to fit your goals. Contact us today at 410.280.1102 to start the conversation, or read more at https://cfaac.org/business-ways-to-give/

10/19/2026

Oct. 19-25 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, first recognized by Congress in 2008.

If you've wondered how to include charitable giving in your will or trust, CFAAC can help. We'll walk you through your options, identify tax-savvy strategies that fit your goals, and connect you with the causes you care about most.

Contact Thomas Perkins, Director of Gift Planning, at [email protected] or 410.280.1102 ext. 103, or learn more at cfaac.org/legacy-about-planned-giving.

10/18/2026

Congratulations to CFAAC Board Member Dr. Coryse Brathwaite Zebovitz and her husband, Dr. Edward Zebovitz, on being named one of Food & Wine’s “7 Standout New Caribbean Restaurants in the US”! Their Eastport restaurant brings the flavors of Trinidad to Annapolis, and it’s exciting to see a local business earn national recognition. Coryse and Edward are generous supporters of CFAAC and so many other causes, and we’re grateful for all they give. Read more at https://bit.ly/47WMtSa

10/17/2026

A little less than four weeks from now, we'll gather at The Hall at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland.

Join us Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate this year's honorees with great food, live music, and hundreds of community members, nonprofit leaders, and philanthropic partners. Last year's luncheon sold out, and seats are going quickly.

Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3TSzvSg.

10/16/2026

Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Leaders: Part 2 of the Grant Readiness Training series, Grant Writing Tips & Speed Networking, is Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Center.

Your $25 registration includes the four-hour, in-person workshop with materials, lunch, networking with local funders and Nonprofit Center staff, and a one-hour, one-on-one support meeting with an expert in November or December.

Presented by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County , the Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Center, and Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. - ACDS. Register at https://bit.ly/4B1hL81.