What is the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia?

Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a tax-exempt trusted public charity that grows philanthropy to respond to need, seed innovation and lead and convene the community. Comprised of donor advised funds, permanent funds, giving circles, and other charitable endowments, the Community Foundation connects donors to community and promotes a more equitable and inclusive prosperity that marries our economic strength with the full breadth of our diverse community.