On behalf of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County and the nonprofits you uplift through your generosity, thank you for your commitment to strengthening our community throughout 2025. As the year comes to a close, we want to ensure your charitable giving has the greatest impact while maximizing your tax benefits.
Key Giving Dates
Grant Requests
If you plan to recommend a grant before year-end, please submit your request by Friday, December 12, 2025. Because of the high volume at this time of year, this deadline ensures our team has the time needed to complete the required due diligence and distribute grants within the 2025 calendar year.
You may request grants online through your fund portal or by emailing Rosalind@cfaac.org.
Stock Gifts
Stock Monday is December 1, which is a great time to consider donating appreciated stock, one of the most tax-smart ways to give. To ensure your gift qualifies for a 2025 tax deduction, please initiate stock transfers by December 19, 2025. This timeline allows for processing before the December 31 transfer deadline.
Please notify Kathy@cfaac.org in advance with the company name and approximate number of shares. If CFAAC receives the shares before the close of business on December 31, they may be claimed as a 2025 tax deduction even if they are sold in 2026. Please note that the stock market is closed on December 25.
Click here to learn more about the benefits of donating stock.
ACH/Wire Transfers
We recommend initiating these by December 19, 2025. Please email Kathy@cfaac.org for transfer details.
Credit Card Donations
Must be completed via our website by 11:59 pm on December 31, 2025.
Check & Cash Donations
Must be postmarked by December 31, 2025, to qualify for 2025 tax deductions. Cash donations must also be completed by this date.
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
900 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21401
Opening New Funds
New funds may be opened at any time during business hours once CFAAC receives both a fully executed fund agreement and an initial contribution in the form of cash or non-cash assets. To ensure your new fund is established within the 2025 calendar year, all materials and contributions must be received by December 31, 2025. For details, please contact John@cfaac.org or Jen@cfaac.org.
Tax-smart options such as appreciated stock, QCDs, or bequests are all strong ways to open a new fund.
Holiday Hours
CFAAC offices will be closed December 24 to 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
On December 31, 2025, our office will close early at 3:00 PM.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We are grateful for the difference you make every day. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season.
Warm regards,
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County