Community Foundation Honors Retiring CEO After 13 Years of Transformative Leadership

The Community Foundation of Howard County will host a special event on Thursday, September 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Horowitz Center at Howard Community College to honor Beverly White-Seals, who is retiring after 13 years as president and CEO. During her tenure, White-Seals oversaw record-breaking fundraising efforts and significantly expanded the organization's community impact.

Under White-Seals' leadership, the Community Foundation distributed more than $28 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and established initiatives addressing key issues facing Howard County. Barbara Rishel, chair of the Community Foundation, stated, "We're deeply grateful to Beverly for her years of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to our community. We look forward to recognizing her profound impact growing the foundation and deepening its mission."

The event, titled "Celebrating Beverly," will bring together donors, community leaders, and residents to honor White-Seals' remarkable journey with the organization. Proceeds from the $75 tickets will support the Beverly White-Seals Legacy of Leadership Fund, an endowed, unrestricted fund at the Community Foundation. Tickets can be purchased at CFHoCo.org/Celebrating-Beverly.

The Community Foundation of Howard County serves as a trusted partner connecting donors with nonprofit organizations to provide impactful investments throughout the county. In 2023 alone, the foundation awarded more than $1.7 million through 425 grants to organizations delivering human service, arts and cultural, educational, and civic programs. Funding for these grant programs comes primarily from income generated by the foundation's endowment, which is supported by more than 400 funds established by Howard County businesses, families, and individuals. Additional information about the foundation's work is available at CFHoCo.org.