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The Community Foundation provides a straightforward, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. Our approach is simple—build a better community by making philanthropy easy. Many people who consider establishing a private foundation or charitable trust discover that The Community Foundation is a more efficient, flexible and personal alternative to establishing a private foundation.

We offer:

Streamlined giving services for donors that make charitable giving easy, effective and enjoyable.
Responsible and attentive management of charitable funds.
Knowledge of our community and the nonprofit sector.

News from The Community Foundation

Stay up to date with everything happening at the foundation.

Posted on September 8, 2023

Ring in the Holidays 2023

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 a toast to generosity. This fundraiser provides critical operating support for the Foundation, Ring in the Holidays is more than a party.

Posted on September 7, 2023

The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Awards 2023

The Community Foundation Awards $78,442 to Regional Nonprofits from The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund

Posted on August 30, 2023

Nonprofit Strategic Planning Cohort

This new opportunity is responsive to the desires of local nonprofits and applications will open September 25, 2023! We have partnered with Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE), The Spark Mill and Germanna Community College to offer 30 hours of strategic planning starting this winter.

Posted on July 28, 2023

Philanthropy Speaks

October 3, 2023 The Community Foundation is happy to host another powerful Philanthropy Speaks with guest speaker, Dr. Jody Olsen, our annual networking luncheon and discussion for local leaders, philanthropists and professional advisors.

Posted on July 17, 2023

Good News From Grantees: Bunche Preservation

This spring, The Virginia Heritage Fund awarded a grant to the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association that supports the vision of its founder, Paula Felder, ensuring important historical documents are both protected and available.