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Bright Minds Foundation provides critical educational support, resources, and opportunities for students and teachers that would otherwise not be possible in our community. We depend on generous contributions from individuals and organizations, and we invite you to make a difference in the lives of Howard County students by donating to Bright Minds today.

Select one of the program areas below to donate.

Where it is needed most

Support Bright Minds programs where there is the greatest need. All donations go directly to making a difference for Howard County students, families, and educators.
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Where it is needed most

Donation Total: $100.00 One Time

Resources for Student Success

Address obstacles students face to fully participate in their education, including critical resources for student learning and emergency support for students experiencing homelessness.

Address obstacles students face accessing and fully participating in their education, including critical resources for student learning and emergency support for students experiencing homelessness.

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Early Childhood Literacy

Read With Me provides books to children from birth to age five to inspire a love of reading and ensure they enter school ready to succeed.
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Staff and Teacher Grants

Support annual classroom grants that support student success, enrich teaching practices, and strengthen school communities.
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Student Scholarships

View Bright Minds scholarships that are helping to make college more accessible for Howard County graduates.
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Donation Total: $100.00 One Time

More Ways to Support Bright Minds

Make a Gift Online

Support Bright Minds, the Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation, right now by clicking on the donation form of your choice above on this page. Secure payments are accepted by credit card.

Or you can donate via your phone by texting the word BRIGHT MINDS to 50155. A text reply will walk you through the steps to donate.

Mail a Check

To give by check, please click on the donation form of your choice above on this page. Select Offline Donation and enter your contact information and donation amount. This allows us to track your pending donation. The, please make your check payable to Bright Minds Foundation and mail to the below address. All donations will be gratefully acknowledged.

Bright Minds Foundation
10910 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042

In-Kind Donation

Making a non-monetary donation to Bright Minds is a great way to give students the tools they need for success. Please contact us to discuss your ideas for in-kind donations.

Include Bright Minds in Your Estate Plan

Please contact us to discuss how you can include Bright Minds in your estate planning.

Donate Stock

Gifting of stocks can be a good way to support a favorite charity and realize considerable tax savings. Please notify us about your interest in making a stock gift.

Amazon Smile

Designate the Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation (Bright Minds) as your preferred nonprofit on AmazonSmile and give back while you shop via smile.amazon.com. You can add or change your charity under Amazon / My Account / Your AmazonSmile.

Donor Advised Funds

Recommend a grant to Bright Minds through a donor advised fund, using the following information:

Legal Name: Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation (dba Bright Minds). Federal Tax ID: 20-4840080.

IRA Charitable Rollover

Make a gift directly from your IRA to support the Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation (dba Bright Minds). If you are 70½ or older, you are eligible to make charitable gifts of up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA. These gifts satisfy your required minimum distribution for the year and reduce your taxable income. To make an IRA rollover gift:

  1. Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to Bright Minds
  2. Provide our name, address and federal tax ID: Howard County Public Schools Education Foundation (dba Bright Minds). 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Federal Tax ID: 20-4840080.
  3. Your IRA funds will be transferred directly to Bright Minds.
  4. Contact Bright Minds to identify the programs you’d like to support or with questions.

The Howard County Public Schools Educational Foundation, doing business as Bright Minds Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 20-4840080) and contributions are fully deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donations will be gratefully acknowledged with a receipt. View our gift acceptance policy.