Collective Giving of Anne Arundel County
About the Fund
Collective Giving of Anne Arundel County (CGAACo) is a Giving Circle Fund at the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, created to bring neighbors together to pool charitable contributions and make collective decisions about where grants can have the greatest impact. Established in 2025, CGAACo empowers residents to respond quickly and compassionately to urgent needs across our county.
The Collective Giving of Anne Arundel County is a multicultural and multigenerational circle of givers who believe generosity belongs to everyone. By working together, they support the essential, everyday needs that help individuals and families move forward with dignity.
JOIN THE COLLECTIVE GIVING OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY TODAY
Our Purpose
CGAACo focuses on supporting people, not just programs. Many families in Anne Arundel County, particularly ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), face financial barriers that traditional funding sources do not cover. A car repair, a utility bill, a childcare gap, or an unexpected fee can threaten stability.
Our giving circle fills this space by partnering with nonprofits that provide timely, flexible assistance during moments that matter.
Together, we help ensure that no neighbor is left behind.
CGAACo welcomes members at a range of giving levels to ensure broad participation in this growing movement:
- $100
- $300
- $500
- $1,000
- $2,000
Every level strengthens our collective ability to support urgent needs across Anne Arundel County.
Every member has a voice and a vote in our annual grantmaking process, ensuring that collective decisions truly reflect the community we serve. All contributions are fully tax‑deductible.
For memberships of $500 or more, a modest portion of your gift helps sustain the Giving Circle’s operational capacity and ensures we can respond to emerging needs. This support covers essential administrative services provided by the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) and the cost that keeps our Giving Circle strong, transparent, and responsive.
By joining, you help strengthen the safety net for our community. Your membership funds organizations that deliver timely interventions—preventing job loss, maintaining family stability, and supporting health and wellness. These efforts make a powerful difference for ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) who work hard yet struggle to make ends meet, as well as for other vulnerable neighbors across Anne Arundel County.
Together, we ensure that families can stay in their homes, children can thrive in school, and individuals can access the care and resources they need. Your gift doesn’t just provide assistance—it creates opportunity, dignity, and hope for people from all walks of life.
Why Join the Collective
Joining CGAACo means:
- Being part of a diverse group of neighbors who care
- Having a direct voice in local grantmaking
- Supporting immediate, people-focused impact
- Strengthening a more compassionate and connected county
When we give together, we create meaningful change for families who need support right now.
Make a Gift
You can support the Collective Giving of Anne Arundel County Fund through a one-time or recurring donation. CFAAC also accepts tax-smart gifts such as appreciated stock, bonds, or qualified charitable distributions (QCDs).
For assistance with non-cash gifts, please contact John at CFAAC at 410-280-1102 or email John@CFAAC.org. To ensure your gift is properly directed, please email Kathy@CFAAC.org with the gift amount and the name of the fund.
Stay Connected
Our website and official launch are coming soon, with more ways to engage, learn, and support the Collective’s work. For questions in the meantime, contact us at info@cgaaco.org.
Make a Tax-Smart Impact
Many people like you are making tax-smart donations with appreciated stocks and bonds, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from an IRA, or a variety of planned gifts. For more information, please email our Director of Gift Planning, Thomas Perkins, at TPerkins@CFAAC.org or call 410.280.1102 x 103.
CFAAC also accepts gifts of appreciated stock for the benefit of this fund. To initiate a stock transfer, contact your broker with the number of shares of each security you wish to give. All gifts of stocks and bonds that are “DTC Eligible” can be transferred to CFAAC using the information below:
- Brokerage: 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.