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- The Community Foundation Celebrates 2026 Scholarship Recipients and Awards $289,458.51 in Support to Local Students
- Local Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for $10,000 Youth in Philanthropy Grant
- The Amazon Rappahannock Region Community Fund
- Investing in Strength, Creating Lasting Impact
- Community-Led Giving in Action: Women & Girls Fund Members Award $50,000 to Healthy Families Rappahannock Area

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When It's Time to Sell, Plan Ahead for Community Impact and Tax Advantages
Generous business owners are thoughtful planners. When it’s time to sell a business, planning ahead can yield significant personal advantages along with meaningful benefits for our community.
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Remembering Doris Buffett, Fredericksburg Region Philanthropist
news The Community Foundation remembers an exemplar of generosity, Doris Buffett. The older sister of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, Doris passed away August 4, 2020. Her charitable impact on the…
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3 Reasons to Talk to Your Family About Giving
We’re happy to help you share the power of giving through The Community Foundation with the people you care about most. Contact us today!
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2020/2021 Board Members and Officers
Local leaders volunteer their time, represent our community, and govern the foundation’s charitable impact in our region.
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Phase I Grant Results
Thanks to generous donors who gave to the Community Relief Fund, The Community Foundation has already distributed $448,375 in immediate relief grants as part of our Phase I response to the coronavirus crisis.
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Statement for Racial Justice
We will work alongside our neighbors to enact sustainable change to advance racial equity.
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Do you believe in what we do?
We believe in the power of generosity and we believe in our community.
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“Silver Lining” Scholarships in Tumultuous 2020 Senior Year
he Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region awarded $150,236 in scholarships to 51 area students this month.
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Smart Giving: Use an IRA required minimum distribution to support causes you believe in.
Donors minimize taxable income and support causes they are passionate about when they direct an IRA distribution to a fund at The Community Foundation.
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The Lake Caledon Fund
The campaign continues to make Lake Caledon a Virginia State Park Asset
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COVID-19 Critical Local Needs Report Published
I’m glad we could help present data that helps people understand the impact – especially for our region’s most vulnerable.
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The Community Relief Fund Raises Nearly $500,000 for Area Nonprofits
“What a powerful message it would send to our region… if we reach $1,000,000!”






