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.

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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

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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.