COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARFORD COUNTY INC
Building Community ~ Enriching Lives Together
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARFORD COUNTY INC
EIN: 01-0880770
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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We are committed to promoting and increasing philanthropy by building and managing permanent endowments and gifts to meet the present and emerging needs of Harford County and its nonprofit community.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
General Purpose
We are a nonprofit philanthropic organization whose mission is to meet the changing needs and interests of the community for the benefit of Harford County residents. Donations to the foundation are used to support the quality of life in Harford County. Donors may contribute to a specific area of interest, a specific fund, or to provide support for “best mission use.” All donations stay local. The ability for multiple donors to aggregate donations for more impact is the very heart of community foundations, thus making a big difference with any contribution.
Community Foundation
Over 900 community foundations exist foundations exist nationwide; all for the same purpose-to make a difference in the community they serve. These organizations meet the National Standards for Community Foundations and work to plan for the long-term and emerging needs of their community. They provide grants to a wide variety of non-profit organizations. They promote philanthropy at its best and encourage public/private partnerships to improve the quality of life of the community they live in.
Education
Since 2010, the Community Foundation has been the leading source for post-secondary scholarship funding in Harford County. Our program supports many areas of study, with scholarships funded by generous donors who believe in the value of education.
Philantrophy
Named for the year in which Harford County was founded, the 1773 Legacy Society was created to recognize those individuals whose estate planning includes a gift to the Community Foundation of Harford County. Often called the ultimate gift, these very special bequests will be the final charitable gifts from the following individuals, yet their legacy lives on through the fund created at CFHC:
Where we work
Accreditations
National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations 2023
Awards
Compliance with National Standards 2023
Council on foundations, National Standards
Affiliations & memberships
Maryland Community Foundations Association 2023
External reviews

Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
MISSION: The Community Foundation of Harford County (CFHC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that is committed to promoting and increasing philanthropy by building and managing permanent endowments and gifts to meet the present and emerging needs of Harford County and its nonprofit community.
INTRODUCTION: Founded in 2007, the CFHC exists as a means for local citizens to make a difference in their community, managing funds to ensure that every charitable dollar contributed generates the greatest possible impact over an extended time. The funds represent the varied interests and objectives of their donors, matching them with like-minded charities in the community. Contributions made are used to build permanently endowed funds for philanthropic purposes and the income generated by these endowments is used to make grants to local nonprofit organizations. To fund these initiatives, a consistent revenue stream coupled with a strong investment policy is needed.
Goal 1: Serve as a credible and reliable steward of charitable gifts in order to build funds and permanent endowments for future generations.
CFHC connects donors to the causes they care most about and helps them build permanent legacies for the community they love.
Goal 2: Strengthen CFHC’s organizational capacity and operational efficiency.
CFHC requires an active and diverse Board of Directors, knowledgeable staff, consistent financial support, and streamlined administrative processes.
Goal 3: Ensure a stable and growing base of operational financial support.
CFHC works to build a diverse network of consistent revenue streams, ensuring that all contributions are used wisely for mission support.
Goal 4: Increase public awareness of CFHC, its mission, services, and impact.
CFHC strives to enhance its profile in the community to attract new donors, increase the holdings of component funds, and create lasting impact.
Goal 5: Create long-term sustainable impact for the community through grant making.
CFHC builds funds for philanthropic purposes and carries out donor intent by making charitable grants to local nonprofit organizations and scholarships.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We are a nonprofit philanthropic organization whose mission is to meet the changing needs and interests of the community for the benefit of Harford County residents. Donations to the foundation are used to support the quality of life in Harford County. Donors may contribute to a specific area of interest, a specific fund, or to provide support for “best mission use.” All donations stay local. The ability for multiple donors to aggregate donations for more impact is the very heart of community foundations, thus making a big difference with any contribution.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
3.87
Months of cash in 2021 info
10.5
Fringe rate in 2021 info
12%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARFORD COUNTY INC
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARFORD COUNTY INC
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARFORD COUNTY INC’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $97,714 | $13,976 | $66,660 | -$95,462 | $89,108 |
As % of expenses | 57.0% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -29.2% | 30.3% |
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $97,714 | $13,976 | $66,660 | -$95,462 | $89,108 |
As % of expenses | 57.0% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -29.2% | 30.3% |
Revenue composition info | |||||
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Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $485,718 | $605,756 | $586,221 | $552,992 | $714,505 |
Total revenue, % change over prior year | 80.2% | 24.7% | -3.2% | -5.7% | 29.2% |
Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Investment income | 7.0% | 10.3% | 12.2% | 39.0% | 3.4% |
Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 10.4% |
All other grants and contributions | 92.4% | 90.8% | 84.8% | 59.2% | 77.8% |
Other revenue | 0.6% | -1.1% | -1.2% | 0.0% | 7.5% |
Expense composition info | |||||
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Total expenses before depreciation | $171,365 | $255,518 | $526,709 | $327,038 | $294,001 |
Total expenses, % change over prior year | -24.6% | 49.1% | 106.1% | -37.9% | -10.1% |
Personnel | 45.3% | 32.8% | 13.9% | 37.0% | 37.0% |
Professional fees | 2.9% | 5.0% | 9.7% | 10.8% | 12.4% |
Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass-through | 42.4% | 49.4% | 69.7% | 40.7% | 43.9% |
All other expenses | 9.5% | 12.9% | 6.7% | 11.6% | 6.7% |
Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Total expenses (after depreciation) | $171,365 | $255,518 | $526,709 | $327,038 | $294,001 |
One month of savings | $14,280 | $21,293 | $43,892 | $27,253 | $24,500 |
Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fixed asset additions | $208,587 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total full costs (estimated) | $394,232 | $276,811 | $570,601 | $354,291 | $318,501 |
Capital structure indicators
Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Months of cash | 6.2 | 18.4 | 4.8 | 9.4 | 10.5 |
Months of cash and investments | 87.7 | 82.7 | 41.2 | 70.8 | 118.7 |
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | -68.1 | 9.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 10.8 |
Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Cash | $88,193 | $391,301 | $212,231 | $256,278 | $256,824 |
Investments | $1,163,685 | $1,368,934 | $1,596,765 | $1,673,605 | $2,650,566 |
Receivables | $117,145 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,812 | $1,812 | $1,812 | $1,812 | $1,812 |
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 23.9% | 25.8% |
Unrestricted net assets | $191,424 | $205,400 | $272,060 | $176,598 | $265,706 |
Temporarily restricted net assets | $172,799 | $494,886 | $347,082 | N/A | N/A |
Permanently restricted net assets | $994,737 | $1,036,418 | $1,177,588 | N/A | N/A |
Total restricted net assets | $1,167,536 | $1,531,304 | $1,524,670 | $1,297,299 | $1,892,102 |
Total net assets | $1,358,960 | $1,736,704 | $1,796,730 | $1,473,897 | $2,157,808 |
Key data checks
Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Material data errors | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Ms. Jennifer Farrell
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARFORD COUNTY INC
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HARFORD COUNTY INC
Board of directorsas of 03/28/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Michael Allen
Harford Bank
Term: 2023 - 2021
Jayne Klein
Klein's ShopRite
Scott Elliott
Harford Bank
Michael Allen
Harford Bank
Mary-Dulaney James
Partner, Law Offices of Mary-Dulany James
Joseph Boddiford, III
Morgan Stanley
Frederick Merchant
Retired Community Leader
Alex Allman
Offit Kurman
Joseph Ayler
Tar Heel Construction Group
Gregory Bowser
Safe Harbor Retirement Planners
Gilbert Kennedy
Har-co Credit Union
Stephanie McGuire
Ellin & Tucker
Carmen Mirabile
Freedom Federal Credit Union
Gregory Repas
McCormick & Company
Deborah Turner
DMT Investments
Eric McLauchlin
PK Law
James Welch
BCV Realty
Cheryl Brown
State of Maryland Retired
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
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