Community Foundation of Howard County to Honor Retiring CEO Beverly White-Seals

The Community Foundation of Howard County will hold an event recognizing Beverly White-Seals, the past president and CEO of the foundation retiring this year after 13 years of service. During her tenure, White-Seals oversaw record-breaking fundraising efforts and expanded the organization's impact throughout the community. Under her leadership, the Community Foundation distributed more than $28 million in grants to nonprofits and established initiatives to address key issues facing Howard County.

Barbara Rishel, chair of the Community Foundation, expressed deep gratitude for White-Seals' years of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to the community. The foundation looks forward to recognizing her profound impact in growing the foundation and deepening its mission. The event invites donors, friends, neighbors and community leaders to celebrate White-Seals' remarkable journey with the Community Foundation and support her legacy into the future.

Proceeds from the event will support the Beverly White-Seals Legacy of Leadership Fund, an endowed, unrestricted fund at the Community Foundation of Howard County. Tickets can be purchased at https://CFHoCo.org/Celebrating-Beverly. The Community Foundation of Howard County serves as a knowledgeable, trusted partner that forges connections between donors and nonprofit organizations to provide impactful investments in Howard County.

In 2023, the foundation awarded more than $1.7 million through 425 grants to organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational and civic programs. Money for the grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the foundation's endowment supported by more than 400 funds established by Howard County businesses, families and individuals. For more information, visit https://CFHoCo.org.