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Benevolence Organization that Awarded 500 Grants Names Four to Board

Community Foundation of Howard County Makes Four Stellar Picks for its Board

COLUMBIA, Md. — The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, named four new members to the foundation’s board of trustees. The board comprises volunteer leaders from across Howard County.

Lance Johnson is a vice president for commercial banking at PNC, where he delivers banking products and services to companies ranging from $5 million to $50 million in revenue. He began his career in banking over 25 years ago and has worked at several banks in the market through acquisition. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from Towson University.

Mark Stinson is a wealth advisor and managing director for Carson Wealth, where he works with professionals in transition. In addition to his financial planning background, he has 20 years of experience in corporate accounting and management. Stinson is a certified financial planner and certified public accountant. He holds an MBA from Loyola University Maryland and a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University.

Russell Berger serves as general counsel and principal at Offit Kurman law firm. A labor and employment attorney with 20 years of law experience, Berger provides business counsel to employers on employee matters. He earned a law degree from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Johns Hopkins University.

Sabina Taj is an advisor for the Reis Foundation, where she oversees grant management. Previously, she led a family foundation in Massachusetts, served on Howard County’s board of education and taught as an adjunct professor at Howard Community College. She holds a Master of Arts from Georgetown University and Bachelor of Arts from California Lutheran University.

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 nearly 500 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 CFHoCo.org or call 410-730-7840.

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