Your Trusted Charitable Giving Partner
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (51-0232459). It remains in compliance with IRS regulations as well as with the National Standards for Community Foundations, maintaining full and complete financial transparency updating policies pertaining to its investments, gift and fund acceptance, donor privacy, and grantmaking activity from donor established funds. As a trusted giving partner, we are committed to ensuring your gifts create a direct and lasting impact.
Investment Program
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia works with investment management firm Goldman Sachs to manage a large portion of our charitable assets (known as the “pooled funds”). Goldman Sachs was selected after a competitive process that was conducted by our board level Investment Committee. Goldman Sachs directly reports to the Investment Committee at least quarterly and provides their experience and unique capabilities for a very reasonable, comprehensive annual fee. For our most current investment results report,
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Community Foundation Support Fees
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia charges a Foundation Support Fee on each fund. Foundation support fees play a vital role in helping the Community Foundation do what we do best - serve Northern Virginia's philanthropic needs. These fees allow us to offer personalized services to donors, maintain a dedicated team, and lead important community initiatives.
See our current schedule of Foundation Support Fees.
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