Overview In 1998, the Horizon Foundation was created using the proceeds from the sale of Howard County General Hospital to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Since then, the Horizon Foundation has focused on improving health and wellness for people who live or work in Howard County.

As a grant maker, the Horizon Foundation supports innovative programs and builds organizational capacity among our partners.

As the largest independent charity of philanthropy in Maryland, the Horizon Foundation is driven to help everyone in our community - especially those facing the greatest challenges.

The Horizon Foundation is committed to improving health through innovative initiatives, collaborative partnerships, strategic grantmaking and thoughtful advocacy.

The Horizon Foundation has contracted with Strategies for Change Group through the Civics Education Project to be their provider in the direct 1:

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