A Legacy of Light: Supporting Families in Honor of Kim Keith

The Kimberly Keith Memorial Fund was established to create a lasting legacy in honor of Kim Keith by supporting local, nonprofit organizations and programs, especially those that involve families who have been impacted by cancer. The fund was created in memory of Kim Keith, who lived in Davidsonville with her husband, John, and two sons, Jack and Ben. Kim passed away on June 21, 2016, after living with colorectal cancer for seven years. She was only 45.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Kim was an Annapolis-based attorney who graduated from Virginia Tech and George Mason Law School. As a professional, Kim was described as, “An excellent transactional attorney who was attentive to detail, thorough in her research, and had a gift for finding the right words to concisely convey a message verbally or in writing.” One of her greatest strengths, however, was balancing family, fun and her job. She was diligent and worked hard but made sure to prioritize her family and fun outside of work. 

Despite having to withstand the complications of cancer and its treatment, Kim maintained a positive attitude in living her life to its fullest. She enjoyed gardening, boating, gathering with friends, and most of all her happiness came from raising her children. 

Originally established as the Kimberly Keith Memorial Scholarship in 2017, the fund provided scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose lives were impacted by cancer, either by being a cancer patient themselves or having lost an immediate family member. Now, through its affiliation with The Community Fund of Anne Arundel County, this endowed memorial fund will be able to support other initiatives indefinitely. 

Please consider supporting the Kimberly Keith Memorial Fund to help honor Kim’s legacy and continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of families facing cancer. Your gift will ensure that her spirit of compassion and resilience lives on.

Make a Tax-Smart Impact

Many people like you are making tax smart donations with appreciated stocks and bonds, qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from an IRA, or a variety of planned gifts. For more information, please email John@CFAAC.org or call 410-280-1102 ext. 103.

Should you wish to make a non-cash donation, CFAAC accepts gifts of appreciated stock for the benefit of this fund. To initiate this transaction, contact your broker with the number of shares of each security you wish to give. All gifts of stocks and bonds which are “DTC Eligible” can be transferred to CFAAC using the information below:

• Pershing, LLC Depository Trust Company (DTC) #0443 For the credit to: Pershing, LLC #4S2117401
• Account name: The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County

PLEASE NOTE: Donor names are rarely provided when securities are transferred electronically. To ensure your gift is correctly allocated, please email Kathy@CFAAC.org with the gift amount and the name of the fund your gift will support.