We Make More Possible…for Northern Virginia
Dear Friends,
At the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Making More Possible is far more than a theme. It is a driver, a motivator, an ethos reflecting the impact we achieve together.
With your support, the Foundation awarded more than $1 million in regional grants and scholarships, fueled by growing endowments that strengthen our ability to respond to community needs. We took the pulse of the nonprofit sector and launched a capacity-building series to support organizations beyond the grants, ensuring they have the tools to thrive in a changing landscape.
We convened conversations that matter—from the Shape of the Region Conference, which focused on the health and safety of our youth, to the Raise the Region Gala, celebrating visionary leadership and philanthropy. We also redoubled key partnerships with community leaders and professional advisors, to help their clients and stakeholders achieve meaningful philanthropic goals.
Every story in this report reflects what’s possible when we work together: more opportunity, more resilience, and more hope for every member of our community. Thank you for being part of this journey.
Your trust and generosity make more possible for Northern Virginia—today and for generations to come.
Warm regards,
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| Robert D. Kipps Board Chair (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2025) |
Renée Byng Yancey President and CEO |
Making More Possible for Northern Virginia
Together, we’re driving meaningful change
At the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, we believe in the power of philanthropy to transform lives and strengthen communities. For nearly fifty years, we’ve served as a trusted partner for donors, nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders to address the region’s most pressing challenges. Our work combines generosity, research, and collaboration to create lasting impact—because when we work together, we make more possible for Northern Virginia.
Our Role
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia builds a region that works for everyone through philanthropy and community leadership.
Our Impact
Since 1978, we’ve invested more than $100 million in programs that improve education, health, housing, economic mobility, and more across Northern Virginia. We steward charitable funds, award grants and scholarships, and publish original research through Insight Region® to help donors and partners make informed decisions. By cultivating partnerships across sectors and throughout the region, we maximize impact and drive meaningful, lasting change.
Learn More
Contact us at 703-879-7640 or visit our website, cfnova.org, to explore how you can join with us in making more possible for this region.Board & Staff
Board of Directors (2024-2025)
Robert D. Kipps (Chair)
KippsDeSanto & Co.
Harry Klaff (Vice Chair)
Avison Young
Catherine F. Schott Murray (Immediate Past Chair)
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman, P.C.
Karen Turner McWilliams (Secretary)
National Association of Community Health Centers
Helaine S. Weissman (Treasurer, 7/1/2024-12/31/2024)
PBMares, LLP
Mitchell D. Weintraub (Treasurer, effective 1/1/2025)
Cherry Bekaert
David B. Armstrong
Monument Wealth Management
Paul Gilbert
Green Results
Anita Gupta
KiwiTech
Ashish Khosla
Bank of America
Amy Wells Mackay
Truist Wealth
Beatriz McNelly
Loudoun Literacy Council
Megan Mocho
Holland & Knight, LLP
Steve Narang, MD, MHCM
Inova Fairfax
Meera Pillai
Philanthropist
Richard Y. Pineda
CALIBRE Systems, Inc.
K. Paul Singh
Rezon8 Capital & Advisory Group, LLC
Josh Stillman
Capitol Financial Consultants, Inc.
George Wilson
Retired, ECS Federal
Renée Byng Yancey, ex officio
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Gino Zaccardelli, ex officio (General Counsel)
McGuireWoods
STAFF
Scott Blackwell
Strategy Officer
Amanda Bomfim
Manager of Marketing, Communications and Events
Jennifer Cochran
Manager of Grants and Scholarships
Kathleen Lowenthal
Development Officer
Laura Moore
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Tara Nadel
Chief Marketing Officer
Sari Raskin
Vice President of Grants and Community Leadership
Moses Ulom
Manager of Gifts and Grants
Gabrielle Webster
Director of Donor Relations
Renée Byng Yancey
President and CEO
Hear from our partners
Compassion in Action
Linda Carr believes no family should ever have to choose between food, housing, or safety. Through her donor-advised fund and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s expert guidance, she turned that belief into action by supporting Second Story, a nonprofit providing housing and wraparound services to youth and families in crisis. This is what happens when compassion becomes impact—and when the Community Foundation helps make more possible.
Philanthropy with Purpose
Marc Wishkoff , a trusted advisor and former CFNOVA Board Member, helps his clients align their values with their giving. Partnering with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Marc has helped build a legacy of generosity—supporting causes from basic human needs to military families. One recipient, Serving Together, demonstrates the quiet power of this partnership by improving the lives of veterans and their families in our region. This is how CFNOVA makes more possible.
Opportunity for All
Beatriz McNelly’s journey from Argentina to Northern Virginia is one of resilience, entrepreneurship, and purpose. Through her fund at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, she is helping create access to jobs, expand education and career readiness opportunities, and open doors for neighbors with disabilities—impact amplified by grantee Year Up. Her story reminds us that the American Dream is alive, and that together, we can make it possible for youth across our region.
MEETING THE MOMENT
From July 2024 to June 2025 as demand increased and resources tightened, CFNOVA expanded grantmaking, convened community leaders, and invested in long-term capacity - helping nonprofits, students, and families navigate challenges and build resilience.
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, Inc.
Statement of Activities
Year Ended June 30, 2025
View the Statement Here
*Special Note to Contributions: Donor giving changes from year to year, with multi-year and estate gifts. Thanks to you, our investments - and our community impact - remain strong over time.
INSIGHT REGION®
Insight Region® , the Community Foundation’s research center was launched in 2020, and provides actionable data and shared takeaways on critical local issues.2024-2025 Reports:
Towards Social and Economic Mobility
The Towards Social and Economic Mobility report highlights that Northern Virginia’s Route 1 corridor ranks among the lowest in regional opportunity, underscoring the need for targeted investment. Through a three-year, $200,000 trust-based grant partnership with United Community, CFNOVA supported initiatives like Lived Experience Consultants, amplifying community voices and improving access to resources for families in need.
- Key Fact: Nearly 27,000 children in Northern Virginia experience food insecurity, and youth deaths by suicide have increased 45% since 2010, underscoring urgent challenges in health and well-being.
- Summary: This Insight Region® report reveals how demographic shifts, economic pressures, and mental health concerns are shaping the lives of Northern Virginia’s youth. While educational attainment remains high, disparities persist, and rising issues like housing instability, electronic bullying, and opioid misuse demand renewed focus. The report calls for cross-sector action to ensure every young person has the resources, stability, and opportunities to thrive.
Nonprofit Pulse Survey
In March 2025, the Community Foundation conducted its Nonprofit Pulse Survey among applicants to the Community Investment Funds to better understand nonprofit needs and the anticipated funding landscape for the year. More than 100 applicants completed the survey, which revealed significant uncertainty about future federal support, with nearly half of respondents receiving some level of federal funding and most indicating that reserves would be depleted within a year without new revenue. While 62% of organizations reported having contingency plans—such as diversifying funding or reducing programs—the findings underscore the financial vulnerability and adaptability of Northern Virginia’s nonprofit sector.
Insight Region Deep Dives
In 2024–2025, the Community Foundation’s Insight Region® Deep Dive Series brought together educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders for three virtual sessions exploring the state of youth in Northern Virginia. The series examined key issues published in A Portrait of Northern Virginia’s Youth, including youth demographics, school safety perceptions, mental health challenges such as death by suicide risk, and substance use trends—providing relevant insights and fostering cross-sector collaboration to improve outcomes for children and youth.
Impact: 209 (more than 200 attendees)
- Who are NOVA’s Youth – December 2024
- Presented in partnership with Katharyn Loweth, MS
- Health & Safety of Children & Youth – January 2025
- Continuing the Conversation about Health and Safety – April 2025
- Presented in partnership with doctoral candidate in the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience at George Mason University, Dylan V. Scarton
BEYOND THE GRANTS SERIES: Nonprofit Capacity Building
In 2024–2025, the Community Foundation launched the Beyond the Grant Series to strengthen organizational resilience and effectiveness across Northern Virginia. This three-part series provided practical, no-cost learning opportunities on topics such as:
- Thought Leadership and Fundraising to navigate trends in philanthropy and engage donors
- Communications That Cut Through the Noise to help nonprofits stand out in a crowded and polarized environment, and
- Financials Q&A for Grant Applications to clarify budget, balance sheet, and reporting requirements. Designed to equip nonprofits with actionable strategies, the series supported stronger fundraising, clearer communications, and sound financial management for long-term impact.
Business Women’s Giving Circle ($75,000 | 5 grants)
The Business Women's Giving Circle supports programs and organizations in our region that promote business innovation, entrepreneurship, STEM education, and inventive opportunities for women and girls.| Boolean Girl Inc | $10,000 |
| Pink Space Theory | $15,000 |
| Space of Her Own, Inc. | $10,000 |
| Sustainability Matters | $20,000 |
| Year Up National Capital Region | $20,000 |
Community Investment Funds ($670,000 | 37 grants)
The Community Investment Funds are the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation in which funds are invested in organizations serving the Northern Virginia community in the areas of child and youth development, disabilities, education, Latino engagement and achievement, mental health, aging, military personnel and their families, and safety net support.Aging ($40,000 | 2 grants)
| Home Care Partners | $20,000 |
| Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke | $20,000 |
Angus Slater Lamond Fund for Children and Youth ($90,000 | 3 grants)
| Child and Family Network Center | $30,000 |
| Cornerstone Crafstman, Inc. | $30,000 |
| Food For Neighbors | $30,000 |
Child and Youth Development ($135,000 | 9 grants)
| Aspire! Afterschool Learning | $15,000 |
| BELONG! | $15,000 |
| Black Feather Foundation | $15,000 |
| Community Lodgings, Inc. | $15,000 |
| Girls on the Run of NOVA | $15,000 |
| Harraseeket Foundation | $15,000 |
| Our Minds Matter | $15,000 |
| The House, Inc. | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Kids Alexandria | $15,000 |
Education ($135,000 | 9 grants)
| All Ages Read Together | $15,000 |
| BEACON for English Language & Literacy | $15,000 |
| Computer CORE | $15,000 |
| English Empowerment Center | $15,000 |
| Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect | $15,000 |
| Kitchen of Purpose | $15,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc. | $15,000 |
| Main Street Child Development Center | $15,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia, Inc. | $15,000 |
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ($30,000 | 2 grants)
| Formed Families Forward | $15,000 |
| Specially Adapted Resource Club (SPARC) | $15,000 |
Mental Health ($50,000 | 2 grants)
| Rock Recovery | $25,000 |
| Women for Afghan Women | $25,000 |
Military Personnel & Their Families ($40,000 | 2 grants)
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | $20,000 |
| Operation Renewed Hope Foundation | $20,000 |
Safety Net ($150,000 | 8 grants)
| Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) | $15,000 |
| Falls Church Community Service Council, Inc. | $15,000 |
| Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc. | $15,000 |
| Lorton Community Action Center | $15,000 |
| Loudoun Free Clinic | $15,000 |
| Second Story | $30,000 |
| The Lamb Center | $15,000 |
| True Ground Housing Partners | $30,000 |
Environment Fund ($86,000 | 7 grants)
The Environment Fund protects, restores, and improves the natural environment of Northern Virginia, thereby enhancing the health and quality of life of its citizens and the economy of the region.| Clean Fairfax Council, Inc. | $10,000 |
| CFON - Community Foundation Climate Change Collaborative | $1,000 |
| Earth Sangha | $20,000 |
| Global Co Lab Network | $5,000 |
| Nature Forward | $20,000 |
| Sustainability Matters | $10,000 |
| Wild Virgnia Incorporated | $20,000 |
Healthy Kids Grants ($19,130 | 11 grants)
Healthy Kids Grants are awarded each year to individual public schools in Northern Virginia that implement a program or strategy to encourage better nutrition, more physical activity or improved mental health among their student body during the school year.| Bonnie Brae Elementary School | $2,000 |
| Briar Woods High School/LCPS | $2,000 |
| Cedar Lane High School/FCPS | $2,000 |
| Cool Spring Elementary School | $2,000 |
| Falls Church Education Foundation | $2,000 |
| Jefferson Middle School | $1,500 |
| Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School/ACPS | $2,000 |
| Smart's Mill Middle School | $1,380 |
| Stone Bridge High School/LCPS | $2,000 |
| Washington-Liberty High School | $250 |
| Woodbridge Senior High School | $2,000 |
Loudoun Impact Fund ($118,000+ | 18 grants)
The Loudoun Impact Fund is a giving circle of engaged Loudoun County donors managed in partnership by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. The Fund invests strategically in Loudoun County to promote education, the arts, the environment, and to support the needs of Loudoun families, children and youth.+The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia made a grant to the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties for $33,605. The total above reflects combined funding from both organizations.
| A Farm Less Ordinary | $5,000 |
| A Place to Be | $8,000 |
| All Ages Read Together | $5,000 |
| Crossroads Jobs | $8,000 |
| Dulles South Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| ECHO (Every Citizen Has Opportunities) | $5,000 |
| Insight Memory Care | $7,000 |
| Just Neighbors | $5,000 |
| LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services | $10,000 |
| Legacy Farms | $8,000 |
| Loudoun Cares | $8,000 |
| Loudoun Hunger Relief | $9,000 |
| Loudoun Serenity House | $5,000 |
| Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers | $8,000 |
| Ryan Bartel Foundation | $8,000 |
| St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church | $4,000 |
| The Arc of Loudoun | $5,000 |
| View of Heaven Farm | $5,000 |
Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts ($100,000 | 8 grants)
The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts celebrates, promotes, and supports the arts in Northern Virginia.| 1st Stage | $20,000 |
| Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | $20,000 |
| Arlington Artists Alliance | $10,000 |
| ARTFactory | $20,000 |
| Loudoun Symphony Association, Inc. | $10,000 |
| Sound Impact | $10,000 |
| Virginia Bronze Ringers of Northern Virginia | $5,000 |
| Voce, Inc. | $5,000 |
2024 - 2025 Scholarship Awards
$521,599 Awarded | 35 Scholarship Funds
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s scholarship program is more than financial aid—it’s an investment in potential. Through 35 unique scholarship funds, we help local students turn aspirations into achievements by removing financial barriers and opening doors to education. Each award reflects a commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to pursue advanced degrees or skills-based training in fields vital to our region’s future.
Below are the Scholarship Funds that awarded scholarships this year.
Alex Thomas Effort Award
Supports a Junior or Senior at James Madison High School and member of the Swim and Dive team. The Selection Committee seeks candidates that demonstrate dedication and a positive attitude and who is also a good mentor to younger students.
Provides scholarships to graduating students from Unity Reed High School intending to pursue a degree in healthcare.
Provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Northern Virginia for students interested in continuing their education in the STEM fields.
Anna M. Davison Scholarship
Supports graduating seniors of New Franklin High School in New Franklin, MO, who plan to pursue a degree in nursing.
Ashworth Grogan Scholarship*
Supports high school seniors residing in Northern Virginia and college students at the Northern Virginia Community College advancing their education through the pursuit of an advanced certification or degree in the fields of education and health.
Barbara Cornwell Memorial Scholarship FundSupports graduating seniors from Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA seeking an education beyond high school.
Bentley Family Scholarship*
Provides scholarships for graduating high school and current college students that demonstrate a passion for, and have been positively impacted by, competitive swimming.
Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship*
Supports five scholarships per year for four years for legal dependents of Booz Allen Hamilton employees. Awards are based on demonstrated superior academic achievement, character, and citizenship activities.
Charles Homer Barton Memorial Scholarship*
Supports children of police officers in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Five scholarships are awarded each year.
christopher consultants Civil Engineering Scholarship
Benefits students graduating from Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA pursuing higher education at a Virginia state accredited university in the studies of civil engineering, surveying, or landscape architecture.
Denise Dowse Drama Scholarship*
Benefits the drama and drama technology seniors of Carter G. Woodson High School.
Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation FundBenefits nontraditional students enrolled in a college or university.
Elizabeth Koury Scholarship*
Supports graduating high school seniors with financial need who live in Northern Virginia, demonstrate academic excellence, and plan to pursue a career in medicine.
Jackson Robert Greene Memorial Athletic Scholarship
Supports one female and one male varsity athlete from Herndon High School who could be “counted on” both on and off the field.
John Franklin Hiller Memorial Scholarship
Supports seniors at West Springfield High School who have demonstrated interest, skill and promise in the writing of poetry.
Kathryn Louise Davison Scholarship
Supports a graduating senior from Mansfield High School in Mansfield, MA, who plans to major in English/communications or teaching.
Kelly Elizabeth Baker Memorial Scholarship
Supports a graduating senior from St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church/Knights of Columbus, Council 8600. The winner is selected based on civic and religious activities, scholastic achievements, and spiritual and artistic development during the student's senior year.
Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund*
Supports minority students attending the Northern Virginia Community College. Awards are made with consideration for academic achievement and demonstrated loyalty to NVCC through involvement in extra-curricular activities.
Louise Lightner Jamison Scholarship*
Supports high school seniors residing in Prince William County who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education.
Michell Merhige Scholarship
Supports graduating seniors attending a Fairfax County public school who have overcome many personal obstacles and plan to pursue a college degree.
Northern Virginia First Responders Scholarship*
Supports first responders and dependents of active first responders in the Northern Virginia Area by helping to finance their higher education.
NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship*
Supports women pursuing careers in STEM related fields.
Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to benefit graduating high school seniors and current NVCC students in need of financial assistance pursuing an associate degree at Northern Virginia Community College and intending to receive admission to a four-year university to pursue a degree in an environmental-related field.
Supports graduating seniors from South Lakes High School in Reston with demonstrated financial need who will be attending accredited two- or four-year degree programs.
Rose Koury Scholarship*
Supports graduating high school seniors with financial need who live in Northern Virginia, demonstrate academic excellence, and plan to pursue a career in education.
Vance International, Inc. Scholarship*
Supports residents of Northern Virginia pursuing careers in law enforcement or security including the administration of justice.
William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship
Supports graduating seniors of Fairfax County Public Schools who have overcome significant adversity with priority given to those who have experienced homelessness, were in foster care, and/or lacked substantial family support during their high school careers.
Supports a graduating senior at Chantilly High School who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning, resiliency, integrity, and love of social studies.
*Scholarship processes managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
Bridging the Gap: The Impact of ‘Last Dollar’ Scholarships
Benton Fisher, a Northern Virginia local and an economic consultant at FTI Consulting, has long championed community-driven causes. Long before he founded his donor-advised fund, the Avalon Charitable Fund, with the Community Foundation, Benton was the child of a Naval officer and a Unitarian minister. This upbringing ingrained an interest in service and has shaped his philanthropic endeavors ever since. Benton’s journey toward philanthropy was further influenced by his time coaching his children in team sports, which fostered his passion for leadership and collaboration. These experiences taught him that the most meaningful rewards come from uplifting others.
Benton and Joan Fisher, with their two children
"...Our family joined hundreds of others who have made the Community Foundation the base camp for the philanthropic journey through the donor advised funds. In addition, we've been able to use the Community Foundation's resources to identify nonprofits. As a board member on a scholarship fund outside the Community Foundation, I've been able to call on Renée and her staff with many questions about best practices, about operations, and so their resources are used by all. It's so valuable to have them available to us." - Benton Fisher, on the We're Good Podcast
Watch Benton and Renée on the We're Good Podcast!
Your Trusted Advisor for Responsible, Sustainable Growth
At the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, we steward private capital for public good with a clear purpose: to make more possible for generations to come. In FY25, our investment portfolio delivered a 17.9% total return, reinforcing our commitment to responsible, long-term stewardship.
Here for the Long-Term
Our commitment goes beyond today’s needs. By encouraging endowments and diversifying funds beyond donor-advised options, we strengthen the region’s capacity to respond to future challenges. The Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia is central to this vision, serving as the source of discretionary grants that address the most pressing needs today, and seeding that source of philanthropy for future generations.
Stories of Partnership
Environment Fund: $1 Million Endowment Mark
Each year, thousands of individual donors passionately support causes close to their hearts through the Community Foundation. Although we may never meet some of those individuals, we know how much of an impact they can make. For instance, we recently received an anonymous gift that pushed our Environment Fund past the $1 million endowment mark. This is the first issue area focused fund to reach this milestone! Given that such funding enables critical opportunities for our region, we are ecstatic over this milestone and the generosity required to reach it.
A Legacy of Encouragement and Giving: Beth and Jim’s Story
Driven by a passion for breaking barriers and empowering others, Beth Wadle’s journey to becoming a legacy donor of the NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship Fund is truly inspiring. As a young woman, fields like math and science were not considered a traditional career path. Nevertheless, she pressed on, and her determination earned her two engineering degrees. She went on to a more than 30-year career as one of the few women in her field of choice, the intelligence community. Although she was often the youngest person in the room during that time, Beth used her standing to encourage other women to follow in her footsteps and pursue STEM careers.
ANSER Community Giving Fund honors long-time Board Member
When ANSER launched their Community Giving Fund in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, the goal was clear: to make a meaningful difference in the communities where its employees live and work. For the inaugural grant cycle, ANSER chose to honor one of its own—Tom Apperson, Senior Advisor at Avalon Net Worth, a dedicated Board member who served for more than 20 years and retired this November.JOIN US: Make More Possible
Your investment in Northern Virginia’s future starts here. Whether you want to open a charitable fund, contribute to a grants cycle, or attend an event that sparks change, the Community Foundation is your trusted partner in philanthropy. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient region for generations to come.
Funds at the Foundation
We manage 277 distinct charitable funds—donor-advised, committee-advised, designated, scholarships, and mission-driven funds within the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia.
Each reflects the philanthropic vision of donors committed to building a stronger, more resilient region.
A full listing of all funds held at the Community Foundation is available here.FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS
Donors from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
This year, more than 1,000 donors supported their philanthropic goals through contributions to the Community Foundation’s mission and to its component funds. Here is a breakdown of that support, totaling more than $10M.
Annual Season Sponsors:
Annual Season Sponsors enable CFNOVA’s mission‑driven work across Northern Virginia and receive year‑round recognition and engagement as valued partners in regional impact.
Silver Sponsors
McGuireWoods LLP
Avison Young
Bronze Sponsor
Robert and Pamela Kipps
Inova
We Rock the Spectrum Loudoun
Copper Sponsor
Bank of America
Media Sponsors
InsideNova
KME.digital
We’re Good Podcast
Raise the Region Gala Sponsors:
2024 Raise the Region Gala SponsorsChallenge Sponsor
K. Paul Singh and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's Board of Directors
Community Leadership Sponsors
Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
John and Nina Toups Charitable Fund
Auction Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Reston Limousine, Kristina Bouweiri
Community Resilience Sponsors
Scott A. and Phyllis P. Crabtree Family Foundation
The Shrivastava Family
Centerpiece Sponsor
Photo Engagement Sponsor
Sweet Send-off Sponsor
Media Partner
Print Partner
Video Partner
Wine Partner
Community Empowerment Sponsors
Avison Young
Bank of America
BCT - The Community's Bank
Lou and Wendy Brown
Credence Management Solutions LLC
Inova
Robert and Pamela Kipps
Paul and Julia Leslie
Helaine Weissman / PBMares, LLP and Mike Benoudiz
Community Impact Sponsors
Capitol Financial Consultants / Josh Stillman
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cherry Bekaert
Frances Craig
Dominion Energy
Eileen Ellsworth and Cathy Lange
Employment Enterprises, Inc.
George Mason University's Costello College of Business
Goldman Sachs
Loren and Birgit Hershey
Hilton Global Foundation
Holland & Knight
Immigrant Businesswomen Circle
Cheryl Janey and Michael Calhoun
KippsDeSanto & Co.
KiwiTech / Anita Gupta
Mason Investment Advisory Services
NOVA Parks
Odin, Feldman & Pittleman P.C.
Meera and Shankar Pillai
Telos
UVA Health
Community Giving Sponsors
BrandMirror
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
George Mason University Foundation
Insurance Office of America, Inc
Interstate Relocation Services
Jason Howell Company
KME.digital
Linder Global Events
Amy Wells Mackay
Micron
Modera Wealth Management, LLC
NOVA Foundation
Additional Support Provided By
The 123 Club
The Blackthorn Foundation
David and Amy Bosserman Charitable Fund
DBI, GF Architects
Robert Eisiminger
Fredrick D. and Karen G. Schaufeld Family Foundation
JFH Strategies
Larry and Eileen Kugler
McCandlish Lillard
The Reynolds Family Charitable Fund
Ann Summerson
Jim and Elaine Tholen
Washington Workplace
William Glenn Yarborough, Jr.
Shape of the Region Sponsors:
Community Sponsor
Bank of America
Engagement Sponsors
American Psychiatric Association Foundation
Frank and Betty Wright Foundation
Inova
Potomac Health Foundation
Additional Support Provided By
LWH Family Foundation
We Rock the Spectrum Loudoun
Enhancing Advisors' Relationships with Their Clients
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia partners hand-in-hand with professional advisors—financial planners, attorneys, accountants, and trust officers—to help their clients open and manage charitable funds that reflect their values, financial objectives, and legacy plans. Our role is to make philanthropic giving straightforward, strategic, and sustainable.
Beyond fund creation, we foster the Professional Advisors Network for Northern Virginia—offering monthly newsletters featuring relevant insights (including pieces from local advisors), and continuing education and networking events that equip advisors in guiding clients through an evolving philanthropic landscape.
2024–2025 Event Highlights for Professional Advisors
Philanthropy and the Great Wealth Transfer: Advising Clients Through the Next Decade
November 19, 2024 CFNOVA partnered with Mason Investment Advisory Services to examine the unprecedented wealth transfer projected over the next two decades and its implications for charitable giving. Featuring Sarah Baker CFP®, Senior Financial Planner, and Allie Gormier, CFP®, President — Institutional Division, and Senior Investment Consultant, (Mason) and Renée Byng Yancey, President and CEO (CFNOVA), the program explored generational trends, advisor strategies, and practical tools to help clients structure giving for long-term impact. The conversation underscored CFNOVA’s role as a trusted resource—supporting advisors and their clients to make more possible for Northern Virginia.
The Future of Philanthropy: Navigating Multi-Generational Giving Trends
CFNOVA hosted an advisor-focused discussion with Monument Wealth Management on how family dynamics and the Great Wealth Transfer are reshaping charitable planning and advisor-client relationships. Led by Renée Byng Yancey, President and CEO, and Gabrielle Webster, Director of Donor Relations, (CFNOVA) with Emily Harper, CFP®, Chief Strategy Officer, and Jessica Gibbs, CFP®, Chief of Staff, (Monument), the session highlighted data-driven insights, values-aligned strategies, and learning moments for advisors to consider how they may strengthen multi-generational philanthropy.
Want to join the Professional Advisor Network? Advisor Benefits at a Glance
- Charitable fund creation & guidance tailored to client goals and legacy plans
- $250,000+ fund option to maintain investment management with the client’s advisor
- Professional Advisors Network with monthly newsletters and Continuing Education credit-ready programming
- Events & roundtables to build peer connections and stay ahead of giving trends
2024 Raise the Region Gala
On October 18, 2024, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia hosted its annual Raise the Region Gala at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, bringing together more than 600 guests for an evening that celebrated the power of philanthropy to transform lives and strengthen our region.
This year, we honored Kristina Bouweiri, President & CEO of Reston Limousine, with the Community Leadership Award. Kristina’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to giving back have helped shape a more vibrant, inclusive Northern Virginia—supporting nonprofits, championing economic growth, and inspiring others to lead with generosity.
The Raise the Region Gala is more than a celebration—it’s a catalyst. The support generated through this event enables the Community Foundation to do what it does best: invest in critical programs, respond to urgent needs, and build a stronger, more resilient Northern Virginia for generations to come. Every attendee, sponsor, and volunteer plays a role in making more possible for our community.
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2025 Shape of the Region Conference
On March 25, 2025, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia convened its annual Shape of the Region Conference, bringing together leaders from business, government, education, and the nonprofit sector to address one of the most urgent priorities for our region. This year’s focus was on the health and safety of Northern Virginia’s youth.
In partnership with 16 regional anchor institutions across all sectors, we explored critical challenges facing young people—including bullying, school safety, substance use, and access to mental health care—while spotlighting solutions that can create lasting impact. At the heart of the conference was the launch of our Insight Region® report, A Portrait of Northern Virginia’s Youth 2025. This research delivers essential data on youth well-being, equipping policymakers, educators, and community organizations with the insights needed to drive meaningful change.
Expert panelists unpacked the report’s findings and shared practical strategies to improve mental health services, expand access to resources, and strengthen community resilience—ensuring that every young person in Northern Virginia has the opportunity to thrive.
Elevate NOVA People’s Supper
In October 2024, CFNOVA held its Elevate NOVA People’s Supper, a unique gathering designed to foster meaningful connections across differences. This initiative brought together Northern Virginia residents from diverse backgrounds—different races, cultures, faiths, and political perspectives—for an evening of conversation, understanding, and shared humanity.
The People’s Supper is rooted in the belief that dialogue builds bridges. By creating space for honest, respectful conversations, CFNOVA helps strengthen the social fabric of Northern Virginia and advance its mission of building a more inclusive, resilient community. These conversations don’t just happen at the table—they ripple outward, inspiring collaboration and empathy across our region.
Community Impact Celebration 2025
On June 5, 2025, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia hosted its annual Community Impact Celebration, honoring the generosity and vision of donors who make transformative work possible across our region. This event celebrated the collective impact of philanthropy through the 2025 grants and scholarships cycles – a total of more than $1M in awards throughout the region and beyond—highlighting stories of lives changed, communities strengthened, and opportunities created through CFNOVA’s grants and initiatives.
The evening recognized the power of partnership and the role of every donor in advancing a thriving, inclusive Northern Virginia. Together, we are building a foundation for long-term resilience and making more possible for generations to come.
