Giving & Investing

Comprehensive List of Funds

at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

The Community Foundation holds more than 250 Community and Donor Established Funds, with an asset base of more than $89 million. Below is a comprehensive list of all funds held at the Community Foundation.

To learn more about how to establish your own fund at the Community Foundation, please contact Patricia Eisner, Senior Director of Development.

Donor Advised Fund

1,000 Aspirations Fund

Established: November 18, 2014
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Designated Fund

The 1863 Fund

Established: February 4, 2019
benefits the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to support a string of historic properties along Route 50 in Loudoun County, Virginia over an area that was involved in the four-day battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville in June of 1863.
Donor Advised Fund

ABLE Fund

Established: August 12, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Fund

Abrahams Fund for Children and Youth

Established: December 11, 2015
supports child and youth development, music education including youth orchestras, children's theater and exposure to the performing arts, and children's health, providing benefit to those living and working in the Northern Virginia community.
Donor Advised Fund

Adler Family Fund

Established: December 30, 2007
supports child and youth development, education, health and aging, environment, homelessness and transitional housing, arts and culture and community improvement.
Permanent Fund

Aging Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to support the needs of adults 65 and older throughout the region
Donor Advised Fund

Alan M. and Nathalie P. Voorhees Fund

Established: June 24, 2001
supports the arts, youth, education, health and community improvement in the metro D.C. area.
Scholarship Fund

Alex Thomas Effort Award Fund

Established: November 6, 2001
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.
Designated Fund

Alfred T. Souder Fund

Established: May 31, 1992
supports Hospice of Northern Virginia and the Patrick Henry Boy's Plantation.
Donor Advised Fund

Alicia E. Pfund Fund

Established: March 25, 2006
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code including those international organizations who qualify under an Equivalency Determination. The programs supported benefit conflict resolution programs, education, indigenous peoples, poverty alleviation, and the environment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Designated Fund

All Ages Read Together Fund

Established: November 29, 2019
benefits "All Ages Read Together," a 501(c)(3) public charity currently located at 1141 Elden Street, Suite 200, Herndon, VA 20170.
Scholarship Fund

Amin Family Scholarship Fund

Established: May 11, 2021
provides scholarships to graduating students from Unity Reed High School intending to pursue a degree in healthcare.
Scholarship Fund

AMS Opportunity Scholarship Fund

Established: December 13, 2018
provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Northern Virginia for students interested in continuing their education in the STEM fields.
Donor Advised Fund

Amy Takayama-Perez Memorial Fund for George Mason University

Established: July 19, 2023
In honor and remembrance of Amy Takayama-Perez, which will provide direct grants to George Mason University for George Mason University's related summer programs advancing Media, Journalism, and the Environment.
Donor Advised Fund

Ananda Charitable Fund

Established: October 24, 2022
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Committee Advised Fund

The Angels Network Fund

Established: June 12, 2004
supports those living and working in the community, specifically focusing on women and children in the Metro D.C. area.
Permanent Fund

Angus Slater Lamond Fund for Children and Youth

Established: January 19, 2018
benefits children (those 18 years old and younger) in the City of Alexandria and in Fairfax County south and west of the City of Alexandria.
Permanent Fund

The Anita Gupta Fund for Northern Virginia

Established: September 30, 2021
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Scholarship Fund

The Anna M. Davison Scholarship & Kathryn Louise Davison Scholarship Fund

Established: August 7, 2001
supports graduating seniors of New Franklin High School in New Franklin, MO, who plan to pursue a degree in nursing and a graduating senior from Mansfield High School in Mansfield, MA, who plans to major in English/communications or teaching.
Donor Advised Fund

Appleby Fund

Established: July 16, 2000
supports elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate institutions.
Scholarship Fund

Ashworth Grogan Scholarship Fund

Established: December 21, 2013
supports high school seniors resident 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.
Donor Advised Fund

Atholton Donor Advised Gift Fund

Established: May 22, 2000
supports schools, churches, community outreach programs and healing organizations.
Donor Advised Fund

Avalon Charitable Fund

Established: September 26, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Babbitt Charitable Fund

Established: December 20, 2016
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Scholarship Fund

The Barbara Cornwell Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established: February 23, 2021
benefits graduating high school seniors from Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA.
Donor Advised Fund

Basha Family Fund

Established: December 30, 2007
supports nonprofits in the areas of child and youth development, education, health and aging, homelessness, the environment, arts and culture and community improvement.
Scholarship Fund

Bentley Family Scholarship Fund

Established: January 7, 2018
provides scholarships for graduating high school and current college students that demonstrate a passion for, and have been positively impacted by competitive swimming.
Donor Advised Fund

Bob and Connie Harding Charitable Fund

Established: December 30, 2009
supports families, child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement.
Scholarship Fund

Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship Fund

Established: December 28, 1995
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.
Scholarship Fund

Booz Allen Celebrate Abilities Scholarship Fund

Established: February 23, 2022
Supports scholarships per year for legal dependents of Booz Allen Hamilton employees from anywhere around the world. Applicant must self-identify as a child of a disabled Booz Allen Hamilton employee or self-identify as a disabled child of a Booz Allen Hamilton employee. Awards are based on students interested in continuing their education in the STEM fields.
Designated Fund

Break the Cycle Designated Fund

Established: December 22, 2006
provides direct grants and other forms of assistance to the Giving Circle of HOPE - a giving circle at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Brian N. Vogel Positive Change Fund

Established: August 25, 2021
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Committee Advised Fund

Brighter Strategies Brighter Future Fund

Established: October 30, 2021
provides direct grants to education-based organizations in the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Brown Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 7, 2016
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Committee Advised Fund

Bruins in Action Fund

Established: December 17, 2016
supports local nonprofits selected by eighth grade students at Lake Braddock Secondary School through the Community Investment Funds grant cycle.
Donor Advised Fund

The Burmester Family Endowment for People with Developmental Disabilities

Established: June 29, 1997
supports organizations benefiting those living and working in Northern Virginia that provide innovative services that promote community integration, with an emphasis on day support services, for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (as defined by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilites).
Giving Circle

Business Women's Giving Circle

Invest. Connect. Inspire.
supports programs schools and other organizations that promote STEM education, leadership and entrepreneurship programs for girls and women in Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Caimi-Markis Family Fund

Established: April 13, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools and faith based institutions serving women, children, families, economically disadvantaged populations, poverty relief, education, health, and community improvement.
Scholarship Fund

Cameron and Virginia Dye Scholarship Fund

Established: November 29, 1994
supports graduating seniors from Arlington County Public Schools. Awards are based on community or school activities/service, academic achievement and financial need.
Designated Fund

Carducci Educational Endowment Fund

Established: December 30, 2001
provides annual support for the Rotary club of Ashburn's Educational Foundation which awards merit based scholarships for high school seniors going on to pursue higher education.
Donor Advised Fund

Catherine and J. Hamilton Lambert Fund for Northern Virginia

Established: August 20, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Sction 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Scholarship Fund

Celebrate Cherie Scholarship Fund

Established: August 23, 2010
supports a Northern Virginia resident pursuing a postgraduate degree in physical therapy.
Donor Advised Fund

Chapel Family Foundation Fund

Established: December 2, 2012
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting child and youth development, poverty relief, health and aging, military personnel and their families, and community improvement.
Scholarship Fund

Charles Homer Barton Scholarship Fund

Established: December 14, 2008
supports children of police officers in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Five scholarships are awarded each year.
Permanent Fund

Child and Youth Development Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to help children and youth to thrive in Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Chin Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 30, 2008
supports education, children's health and children's medical care.
Donor Advised Fund

Chris Chester Charitable Fund

Established: October 11, 2011
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting child and youth development, poverty relief, education, high school sports programs, health, military personnel and their families, the arts, the environment and other forms of community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Christine and David Etue Charitable Fund

Established: December 29, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, churches, and other programs permitted under the IRS Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Claude Moore Charitable Foundation Donor Advised Fund

Established: December 5, 2019
promotes various educational and charitable programs.
Donor Advised Fund

COATH Fund

Established: August 27, 2003
supports child and youth development, education, health and aging and community improvement.
Designated Fund

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

Donate Now - Create a Legacy of Giving
supports the operations of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.
Permanent Fund

Community Investment Funds

Supporting Critical Need in Northern Virginia
the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia 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.
Designated Fund

Community Leadership Fund

Building a Community that Works for Everyone
The Community Leadership Fund makes possible the Community Foundation's work to create accessible pathways to more inclusive economic growth, address systemic racism, promote social and economic mobility, and improve community resilience across our region.
Donor Advised Fund

Cooke Family Charitable Fund

Established: July 8, 2021
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code supporting education, child and youth development, poverty and hunger relief, homelessness, disaster relief, physical and mental health, military personnel and their families, legal and social aid and justice, gender and minority equity, the handicapped, the environment, community development and improvement and other charitable purposes.
Donor Advised Fund

Creighton Farms Gives Fund

Established: October 30, 2022
This fund's purpose is to provide direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Crossing Way Fund

Established: December 29, 2019
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Cuadros Family Fund

Established: June 16, 2021
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

David and Amy Bosserman Charitable Fund

Established: December 4, 2019
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Deborah Traficante Charitable Fund

Established: July 25, 2016
provides grants to nonprofits, schools, churches and other programs permitted under the IRS Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Delman Family Charitable Fund

Established: July 29, 2018
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Scholarship Fund

Denise Dowse Drama Scholarship Fund

Established: July 12, 2023
benefits graduating drama and drama technology seniors of W.T. Woodson High School who possess a passion for the performing arts, volunteerism, leadership, mentorship, and an unselfish, giving spirit.
Donor Advised Fund

Denkler Family Charitable Fund

Established: November 17, 2010
supports child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

DeSanto Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 29, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, churches, and other programs permitted under the IRS Code.
Permanent Fund

DeSanto Family Legacy Fund

Established: May 10, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Donor Advised Fund

Dewberry Family Charitable Fund

Established: October 29, 2015
supports nonprofits, schools, churches and other programs benefiting arts and culture, children and youth, education, health, and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Displaced Medical Professionals Assistance Fund

Established: September 2, 2022
provides grants to nonprofit organizations that assist displaced medical professionals in offsetting tuition, fees, and other expenses associated with receiving training and/ or accreditation in healthcare- related disciplines in the United States.
Designated Fund

Diving With Heroes

Established: June 15, 2014
supports wounded American veterans through grants to the 501(c)3 organization, Diving With Heroes.
Scholarship Fund

Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation Fund

Established: October 14, 2021
benefits nontraditional students enrolled in a college or university
Permanent Fund

Education Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to increase the number of children and adults in Northern Virginia who are prepared to enter a competitive workforce in the 21st century.
Fiscal Sponsorship

EduTutorVA Fiscal Sponsorship

Established: August 4, 2020
provides charitable/ educational services to students in Northern Virginia schools who are performing below grade level.
Donor Advised Fund

Edward Kussy Charitable Fund

Established: November 30, 2018
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Designated Fund

Elaine Avington Griffin Unsung Educators Designated Fund

Established: April 11, 2008
supports nonprofits providing support to children of custodial, maintenance, facilities, food service and transportation classified employees of Loudoun County Public Schools, in particular, to make grants to the Loudoun Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Scholarship Fund

Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Fund

Established: April 8, 2004
supports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in medicine.
Permanent Fund

Elledge Family Fund

Established: April 24, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Donor Advised Fund

Ellen S. Flanagan Memorial Fund

Established: August 17, 2006
supports access to dental and oral health care.
Permanent Fund

Ellsworth Weil Family Fund for Northern Virginia

Established: April 10, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Permanent Fund

Emergency Relief Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to support organizations that help those who have suffered significant losses under circumstances requiring emergency aid.
Donor Advised Fund

End Cancer Fund

Established: December 28, 2016
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, and other programs benefiting cancer research.
Permanent Fund

Environment Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to protect, restore and improve the natural environment of Northern Virginia, thereby enhancing the health and quality of life of its citizens and the economy of the region.
Fiscal Sponsorship

Fairfax County Computer Clubhouse Fiscal Sponsorship

Established: August 14, 2017
dedicated to supporting the Fairfax County Computer Clubhouse program to bring people and resources together to strengthen the well-being of individuals in Fairfax County.
Donor Advised Fund

Farnum Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 18, 2012
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting education, child and youth development, poverty relief, health, mental health and aging, military personnel and their families, the environment, prevention of gun violence, disaster relief, the arts and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Franks Family Fund

Established: December 26, 2002
supports youth, education, health and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Gail and Robert Shor Advised Fund

Established: September 10, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Gemini 3 Group Charitable Fund

Established: December 29, 2021
Provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Fund

The Gilbert Family Fund for Northern Virginia

Established: June 18, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Donor Advised Fund

Gilbert Family Charitable Fund

Established: October 7, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Giving Circle

Giving Circle of HOPE

Established: January 1, 2004
provides members with the opportunity to engage in local philanthropy on a deeper level than they could as individuals and supports projects that are highly collaborative, engage with others and provide a lasting impact on the Northern Virginia community.
Donor Advised Fund

Glass-Royal Charitable Fund

Established: December 19, 2006
supports homelessness, education, child and youth development, arts and culture, health, community improvement, conservation and the environment.
Donor Advised Fund

Gorrell Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 19, 2012
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs supporting education, child and youth development, poverty and hunger relief, homelessness and transitional housing, disaster relief, health, mental health and aging, medical research, military personnel and their families, gun and arms control, legal and social aid and justice, the handicapped, the arts and culture, the environment, community development and improvement and other charitable purposes.
Scholarship Fund

Grace Brettle Memorial Fund

Established: February 29, 1996
supports women studying accounting at Northern Virginia Community College.
Donor Advised Fund

Gregory M. Denkler Memorial Fund

Established: February 12, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits supporting brain tumor research, treatment, and care.
Donor Advised Fund

Griffin Owens Foundation Fund

Established: September 11, 2013
provides direct grants to nonprofits and schools benefiting education, child and youth development, poverty relief, health, the needs of the aging, the arts, the environment, and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

The Grymes Fund

Established: December 3, 2013
supports nonprofits, churches, and other programs benefiting the environment, faith based initiatives, child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, and community improvement.
Designated Fund

Gulledge Fund

Established: June 4, 1985
supports grants to the Marine Corps Scholarship Fund.
Donor Advised Fund

H. M. Ball Jr. Family Endowment Fund

Established: March 7, 2004
supports the arts, youth, education, health and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Hamond-Ziff Charitable Fund

Established: December 5, 2019
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Hannah Wilklow Fund

Established: December 20, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, faith based institutions, and other programs benefiting any educational or charitable purpose permitted under the IRS Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Hanson Donor Advised Fund

Established: November 20, 2016
provides educational scholarships for foster children or orphans.
Donor Advised Fund

Harriet Hulings ESL Advised Fund

Established: March 5, 2000
supports education, health and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Haspel Family Fund

Established: December 25, 2006
supports education, child and youth development, health and aging, community development and improvement, arts and culture, homelessness, the environment and faith based initiatives.
Donor Advised Fund

Haymarket Charitable Fund

Established: December 22, 2008
supports families and children with an emphasis on health, education, community development and improvement, and arts and culture.
Donor Advised Fund

Hazel's Fund

Established: September 14, 2007
supports families' health, Children's National Medical Center, AVM Research and programs that benefit children with special needs.
Permanent Fund

Healthy Kids Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to support individual public schools in Northern Virginia that implement a program or strategy to encourage better nutrition or more activity among their student body during the school year.
Donor Advised Fund

Healy Charitable Fund

Established: April 20, 2008
supports education, child and youth development, arts and culture, health, poverty relief and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Henry-Phillips Family Fund

Established: December 28, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, religious organizations and other programs benefiting the arts, culture, children, education, health, community improvement and other qualified charities.
Corporate Advised Fund

Hensel Phelps Foundation Fund

Established: March 31, 2023
to provide direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxaction under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code
Donor Advised Fund

Hoernig Family Fund

Established: December 5, 2004
supports churches, community improvement, outreach to the elderly, and programs benefiting US Military personnel and their families.
Donor Advised Fund

Horton and Turner Family Fund

Established: December 31, 2022
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Hunt Family Fund

Established: December 14, 2002
supports the arts, youth, education, health and community improvement in the Metro D.C. area.
Permanent Fund

Huntsman Family Fund

Established: November 18, 1999
supports FACETS and the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia's Community Investment Fund discretionary grant cycle for child and youth development.
Permanent Fund

Innovation Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to promote inventiveness, creativity and new design, seeding a more innovative ecosystem in the region.
Scholarship Fund

The Intermarkets-Lucido Journalism Scholarship Fund

Established: October 30, 2007
supports graduating students from any Virginia high school. For an outstanding student majoring in journalism.
Donor Advised Fund

Intrepid Fund

Established: December 20, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Irene and Annie Rose Fund

Established: August 14, 2006
supports children and the arts.
Donor Advised Fund

The J. Watkins Endowment for the Arts and Education Fund

Established: October 9, 2018
nourishes the arts and education causes that were near and dear to J. Watkins' heart. Through grants to deserving organizations, the Fund is dedicated to making the world the more beautiful and inclusive place that J. always envisioned and worked to create.
Donor Advised Fund

J.O.Y. Charitable Fund

Established: September 30, 2010
supports education, job training, community improvement, the environment and organizations that further the work of nonprofits.
Designated Fund

Jack E. Aalseth Fund

Established: August 22, 1991
supports the advancement of engineering and science through annual disbursements to the Innovation Fund at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.
Scholarship Fund

The Jackie Fassinger Rossell Scholarship

Established: January 31, 2019
supports high school seniors that Jackie Fassinger Rossell supported during her career - ELs, or Engligh Language Learners.
Scholarship Fund

Jackson Robert Greene Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund

Established: October 6, 2019
supports one female and one male varsity athlete from Herndon High School who could be "counted on" both on and off the field.
Donor Advised Fund

The Jakel Fund

Established: January 4, 2017
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, and other programs benefiting those needing assistance the most - including, but not limited to, families in need, children and youth development, those afflicted with mental health issues, victims of domestic violence, etc.
Donor Advised Fund

James I. Chatman Advised Fund

Established: October 27, 1993
provides grants for charitable, educational, scientific and other qualifying purposes which will provide a benefit to the residents of the communities of Northern Virginia and surrounding area.
Designated Fund

Jane Ann Gunter Designated Fund

Established: April 26, 2017
benefits Job's Daughters International, Bethel No. 1 of Arlington, Virginia.
Permanent Fund

The Janey Calhoun Family Legacy Fund

Established: June 21, 2018
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Designated Fund

The Janice Lynn Delaval Designated Fund for Animal Welfare

Established: July 31, 2018
benefits animal welfare through annual contributions to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Donor Advised Fund

Jay O'Connor Fund for Youth Soccer

Established: August 10, 2002
supports schools and organizations supporting youth soccer.
Donor Advised Fund

Jean and Bruce Wyman Fund

Established: December 13, 2005
provides support for charitable organizations, with a specific preference for the arts, education, health, animal welfare, and causes that help improve the lives of women and children.
Donor Advised Fund

Jean-Paul and Lisa Martin Family Fund

Established: December 3, 2017
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, faith based organizations and other programs benefiting education and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Jeffrey Virostek Fund

Established: April 7, 2004
supports arts, youth, education, health and community improvement, and helps families fighting childhood cancers.
Donor Advised Fund

The Jessica Leigh Siwek Memorial Fund

Established: April 16, 2000
supports youth, education, health and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Jill and Brian Corrigan Charitable Fund

Established: December 29, 2014
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting education, religion, child and youth development, poverty relief, health, legal services, arts and culture, and community improvement.
Designated Fund

Jody Steenland Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established: October 2, 2000
provides needs-based financial assistance for secondary education by providing grants to the Rose and Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Funds.
Donor Advised Fund

John and Nina Toups Charitable Fund

Established: December 18, 2013
provides support for nonprofits and other programs addressing homelessness, poverty relief, the needs of our military personnel and their families, child and youth development, health and aging, and community improvement.
Permanent Fund

John and Patti Sinnen Charitable Legacy Fund

Established: December 21, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Scholarship Fund

John Borden Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established: January 19, 2000
supports Computer Clubhouse members who are graduating seniors from Fairfax County Public Schools with a STEM-related degree objective and a record of giving back to the community.
Scholarship Fund

John Franklin Hiller Memorial Fund

Established: March 19, 1994
supports seniors at West Springfield High School who have demonstrated interest, skill and promise in the writing of poetry.
Designated Fund

John Karickhoff, M.D. Charitable Fund

Established: August 20, 2018
supports the Georgetown University / Washington Hospital Center Ocular Innovation Award.
Donor Advised Fund

The JOY Fund

Established: October 24, 2014
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting Human Beings and the Cultures and Communities in which they live.
Donor Advised Fund

Just Plain Science Fund

Established: December 27, 2004
supports youth and education in the community.
Donor Advised Fund

K. Paul Singh Charitable Fund

Established: November 8, 2020
Provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Field of Interest Fund

Kaiser Permanente Northern Virginia Social Health Impact Fund

Established: October 20, 2020
to benefit organizations that provide social service referral and coordination services to address the social determinants of health (e.g. food access, employment, housing, utility supports, etc.) for residents in the following areas: Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Fauquier, Fredericksburg City, Loudoun, Manassas Park City, Manassas City, Prince William, and Stafford Counties. To receive awards, organizations must be members of the Mid-Atlantic Community Network.
Donor Advised Fund

Kara Foster-Bey Memorial Fund

Established: February 5, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations focusing on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, student loan debt relief, and mental health support of students.
Donor Advised Fund

Katherine and Jeffery Barnett Charitable Fund

Established: December 24, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Kathleen Haley Hannan Memorial Fund

Established: December 28, 2016
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Scholarship Fund

Kelly Elizabeth Baker & Family Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established: November 8, 2005
supports a graduating senior from Middleburg Academy and a member of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church/Knights of Columbus, Council 8600. Winners are selected based on artistic, scholastic and spiritual development during the student's senior year.
Donor Advised Fund

Kendrick Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 18, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Kipps Family Charitable Fund

Established: November 17, 2011
supports nonprofits and other programs benefiting child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Krishnan Chandrasekhar and Geetha Chandrasekhar Family Fund

Established: November 9, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, interfaith institutions, schools, and other charitable programs, with special preference given to nonprofits providing help and assistance in the areas of homelessness, poverty, international aid and relief, and community improvement.
Permanent Fund

Kurian Family Fund

Established: December 18, 2021
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Committee Advised Fund

Latino Engagement and Achievement Fund

Established: November 25, 2016
promotes and invests in the civic engagement, education, economic success, naturalization, health, leadership development, volunteerism, and advocacy of the Latino community in Metro D.C.
Donor Advised Fund

Learning Tree Farms Adventures In Learning Fund

Established: August 15, 2013
provides support for nonprofits and other programs benefiting children and youth development, poverty relief, prevention of cruelty to animals, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families, and community improvement.
Designated Fund

Leslie Prokop Memorial Fund

Established: November 4, 2012
provides support to the Main Street Child Development Center.
Scholarship Fund

Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship Fund

Established: August 10, 2020

supports a student studying musical performance, jazz studies or choral conducting at a historically or predominantly black college or university (HBCU).

Scholarship Fund

Leslie V. Forte Scholarship Fund

Established: April 18, 1998
supports scholarships for minority students attending Northern Virginia Community College.
Donor Advised Fund

LeVan-Robinson Fund

Established: February 4, 2021
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Level the Field Fund

Established: April 18, 2023
seeks to remove financial roadblocks from the path to graduation of Black American college seniors.
Designated Fund

Lift Me Up! Fund

Established: February 26, 2022
supports Lift Me Up!, a 501(c)3 public charity currently located at 9700 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066.
Donor Advised Fund

Lighthouse Fund

Established: December 17, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, with priority going to programs benefiting the environment, conservation, sustainability, and civic engagement.
Field of Interest Fund

Linda Grabel Fund for Women's Health for Montgomery County, Maryland

Established: April 22, 2017
supports the Binghamton University Foundation in Binghamton, NY, to benefit the Charles and Rae Grabel Memorial Fund for Judaic Studies, and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, and will support nonprofits benefiting women's health in Montgomery County, MD.
Giving Circle

Loudoun Impact Fund

Established: April 22, 2012
supports organizations in Loudoun County that sustain Loudoun families, promote the arts and the environment, and scale up important initiatives that can drive big changes in the County.
Scholarship Fund

Louise Lightner Jamison Teacher Scholarship Fund

Established: November 22, 2015
supports high school seniors residing in Prince William County who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education.
Donor Advised Fund

Low-Carbon Future Fund

Established: April 14, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Mager-Deliee Family Fund

Established: August 25, 2022
supports equitable access to education and educational resources in Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Mangum Family Fund

Established: December 15, 2015
supports nonprofits, schools and other programs benefiting any educational or charitable purpose permitted under the IRS Code, including, but not limited to, literacy programs, education, and support for orphan and foster care programs.
Donor Advised Fund

Mark and Christine Fowler Charitable Fund

Established: January 14, 2024
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Mark C. Wilson Memorial Fund

Established: August 16, 2018
supports students who need help learning math, supports academic research to cure diseases, supports children who need financial help to pursue sports and music, and anything related to dogs.
Donor Advised Fund

Mary Karen Read Memorial Endowment Fund

Established: November 5, 2007
supports education, child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

McNair Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 30, 2013
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health, mental health, aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement.
Permanent Fund

Melinda Merk Fund for Animal Welfare

Established: October 4, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to benefit nonprofits working in the Animal Welfare field of interest, particularly animal rescue and adoption organizations with preference to such organizations that rescue dogs.
Donor Advised Fund

Mennel Family Charitable Fund

Established: October 8, 2022
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Fund

Mental Health Fund

An Endowment for Mental Health Needs in Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to support the mental health and well-being of all members of the Northern Virginia community
Donor Advised Fund

Michael S. Rusciolelli Memorial Endowment Fund

Established: January 31, 2004
supports programs, faculty and students at Osbourn Park High School in Prince William County Virginia and scholarships for Osbourn Park High School graduating students.
Donor Advised Fund

The Michele Harrison “Surviving Survivors” Cancer Fund

Established: November 12, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Scholarship Fund

Michell Merhige Scholarship Fund

Established: December 15, 2012
supports a graduating senior attending a Fairfax County public school who has overcome many personal obstacles and plans to pursue a college degree.
Field of Interest Fund

Micron Opportunity Fund

Established: August 20, 2019
provides grants to nonprofits and public school systems in Northern Virginia that provide education, skills acquisition, and mentoring for underrepresented and under-funded student populations in the field of engineering, technology, and overall STEM.
Donor Advised Fund

Mike Freeland Charitable Fund

Established: November 6, 2019
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Fund

Military Personnel and Their Families Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to support military personnel and their families in Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Milton J. and G. Ronald Herd Charitable Fund

Established: December 1, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, and other non-religious affiliated programs to benefit children and youth 12 to 19 years of age living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level in Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Milton Thiel Family Fund

Established: October 12, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Mockenhaupt-Popp Family Charitable Fund

Established: November 28, 2021
The Mockenhaupt-Popp Family Charitable Fund supports nonprofit organizations that provide opportunities for everyone to be well, with a focus on health, education, and the arts.
Committee Advised Fund

Morton Family Charitable Fund

Established: October 11, 2022
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Mosher Family Fund

Established: October 23, 2013
supports nonprofits and other programs benefiting education, the arts, the environment, child and youth development, poverty relief, health and aging, and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Motivated for Mav SCN8A Epilepsy Fund

Established: August 14, 2017
supports medical research for a rare form of epilepsy, SCN8A. This flexible fund will provide direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

MOTSTA Fund

Established: August 9, 2001
supports the arts, youth, education, health, and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Mustafa Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 8, 2018
benefits any organizations exempt from federal taxation under 501(c)3 of the IRS.
Permanent Fund

Mustafa Family Legacy Fund

Established: June 18, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Permanent Fund

Nancy Eberhardt Fund for Innovative Social Solutions

Established: December 19, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make philanthropic investments that help seed innovative solutions to social issues in a variety of ways.
Donor Advised Fund

Neena and Suresh Shenoy Family Fund

Established: December 22, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, churches, and other programs permitted under the IRS Code.
Designated Fund

Nicholas C. Kirven Freedom is Not Free Fund

Established: September 18, 2005
supports TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) and Third Option Foundation.
Committee Advised Fund

NobleCanni Charitable Fund

Established: April 11, 2022
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Nolan Family Charitable Fund

Established: November 28, 2010
supports child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Northern Passages Fund

Established: May 26, 2011
supports the environment, the performing arts, the legal professions, the justice system, civil rights and community improvement.
Permanent Fund

Northern Virginia Children's Fund

Established: February 12, 1990
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to support children and youth in Northern Virginia.
Scholarship Fund

Northern Virginia First Responders Scholarship Fund

Established: December 31, 2020
benefits first responders and dependents of active first responders in the Northern Virginia Area by helping to finance their higher education.
Designated Fund

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Winkler Botanical Preserve Endowment

Established: September 15, 2022
benefits Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, more specifically, the Winkler Botanical Preserve in the City of Alexandria.
Donor Advised Fund

Nova Fund

Established: January 6, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families, and community improvement.
Designated Fund

The NOVA Parks Capital Endowment Fund

Established: June 4, 2022
benefits Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, its ongoing operations and capital needs.
Designated Fund

NOVA Parks Endowment for Temple Hall Farm Regional Park

Established: April 9, 2017
benefits Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Temple Hall Farm Regional Park.
Designated Fund

NOVA Parks Fund

Established: November 18, 2016
supports the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, helping it procure, develop, maintain and improve regional parks and recreational and historic facilities it owns or acquires, and supports its focus on conservation, preservation and education.
Fiscal Sponsorship

NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Fund

Established: November 18, 2016
awards grants to elementary schools, park and recreation departments, and nonprofits in Northern Virginia to support outdoor teambuilding, nature educatino and science education at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park in Clifton, VA and other suitable sites in Northern Virginia, in an effort to help children engage with nature in meaningful ways.
Donor Advised Fund

Novelli Apol Charitable Fund

Established: December 19, 2013
provides support for nonprofits, schools, faith based organizations and other programs benefiting the community.
Fiscal Sponsorship

NVRC International Career Technical Education Exchange Fund

Established: July 31, 2023
addresses the transfer and application of innovative career technical education (CTE) and pedagogical innovations, workforce training and apprenticeship programs in the field of environmental technology from German-based and other European companies to Northern Virginia. Special emphasis is given to supporting the involvement of educators and their students from economically disadvantaged communities.
Scholarship Fund

NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship Fund

Established: December 30, 2020
supports women pursuing careers in STEM related fields.
Donor Advised Fund

The Orchard Fund

Established: December 9, 2007
supports health and dental care, arts and culture, the environment, community improvement, and peace and social justice.
Field of Interest Fund

Our Children Fund

Established: November 9, 2016
provides "normalizing" items and experiences to children in the Fairfax County foster care system and addresses their otherwise unmet medical, social, emotional, and education needs.
Permanent Fund

The Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia

An Endowment for the Region's Future
unrestricted flexible fund from which the Community Foundation makes grants to help build a community that works for everyone.
Permanent Fund

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to support families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Permanent Fund

The Pillai Family Fund

Established: June 21, 2021
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Fiscal Sponsorship

Plant NOVA Natives Fund

Established: May 25, 2017
dedicated to suporting the Plant NOVA Natives campaign operated by the Northern Virginia Regional Commission.
Scholarship Fund

Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund

Established: July 19, 2021
provides scholarships to benefit graduating high school seniors 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.
Donor Advised Fund

Prasad Family Foundation

Established: November 14, 2004
provides grants for any purpose consistent with 501(c)3 of the IRS code, including public, educational, scientific or religious purposes.
Donor Advised Fund

The PSG Fund

Established: June 10, 2007
supports animal welfare.
Donor Advised Fund

Rachel Harrell Memorial Fund

Established: March 6, 2013
provides direct grants to support programs benefiting single mothers and their children, victims of domestic violence, abused and neglected children, child and youth development, children's health, and other causes that help improve the lives of women and children.
Permanent Fund

Racial Justice and Equity Fund for Northern Virginia

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to bring awareness to and drive change in systems that cause and perpetuate racial and ethnic disparities.
Donor Advised Fund

The Rebecca A. & J. Gregory Crowne Endowment Fund

Established: December 26, 2000
supports the arts, youth, education, health and community improvement.
Permanent Fund

Reeder Family Fund

Established: July 30, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Designated Fund

The Reston Chorale Endowment Fund

Established: November 22, 2001
supports the Reston Chorale.
Scholarship Fund

Reston Scholarship Fund

Established: February 18, 2017
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.
Donor Advised Fund

The Reynolds Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 18, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Fund

Richard Walsh and Eleni Pantelis Tzortzidou Walsh Memorial Fund

Established: August 27, 2021
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, particularly to support the areas of environmental causes and cancer (medical) research.
Donor Advised Fund

Riddell and Vitale Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 7, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Robert and Teresa Brown Fund

Established: December 15, 2015
supports nonprofits, schools, churches and other programs permitted under the IRS Code.
Scholarship Fund

Robert Spencer Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established: November 30, 2017
supports students at Patriot District High School who have Special Needs (as documents in an IEP), and preferably those who are pursuing higher education and a career in technology.
Donor Advised Fund

Robert Welsh Children's Fund

Established: May 2, 2014
supports programs benefiting child and youth development, poverty relief, education, family spuport, and children and maternity health and welfare.
Donor Advised Fund

Roberts Family Foundation Fund

Established: December 7, 2016
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, and other programs benefiting less fortunate people around the world.
Donor Advised Fund

The Rosa and Art McGonigal Fund

Established: January 2, 2014
supports nonprofits, schools, faith based organizations and other programs benefiting the community.
Scholarship Fund

Rose Koury Scholarship Fund

Established: May 11, 2004
supports a graduating high school senior who lives in Northern Virginia, demonstrates academic excellence, financial need and plans to pursue a career in education.
Donor Advised Fund

Rosewood Fund

Established: January 29, 2015
provides grants to churches, nonprofits and other programs that serve the Lord and serve people.
Permanent Fund

The Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to celebrate, promote, and support the arts in Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Roux Family Fund

Established: October 15, 2013
provides grants to nonprofits and other programs benefiting education, the environment, health and aging, the arts, poverty relief and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Safeer Blaustein Hargrove Endowment Fund

Established: December 27, 2001
supports the arts, youth, education, health, community improvement and religious programs.
Permanent Fund

Safety Net Fund

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to make unrestricted gifts to provide basic needs support in Northern Virginia.
Field of Interest Fund

The Sanbrailo Trust Field of Interest Fund

Established: February 27, 2020
provides support to organizations in Ecuador, Peru, Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Colombia or Haiti that help low-income disadvantaged populations in those countries; and supports nonprofits, universities, or medical research centers for research on the causes and treatment of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis liver disease or bile duct cancer.
Donor Advised Fund

Sass Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 9, 2022
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Fund

The Scholarship Fund for Northern Virginia

Component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
Provides financial assistance for graduating high school seniors from Northern Virginia’s 9 public school systems who attend a public university or public community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Awards from the Fund will be needs based with a preference given to students who face significant barriers to success and have difficulty accessing and/or affording higher education, regardless of the fields of study they choose.

PLEASE NOTE: This fund is not currently accepting applications from students.
Permanent Fund

Schott/Murray Family Fund for Northern Virginia

Established: May 9, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Donor Advised Fund

Schweitzer Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 19, 2015
provides direct grants to nonprofits, schools, churches, and other programs permitted under the IRS Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Second Chance Fund

Established: September 18, 2021
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Fund”). The Donor’s current intent and preference is to recommend grants from the Fund in support of three specific public charities, namely, SOME (So Others Might Eat), Food for Others, and A Wider Circle.
Permanent Fund

Shahnaz M. Ahmed Endowed Fund for Northern Virginia

Established: July 12, 2020
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Community Foundation’s Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, to support nonprofits working in the Immigrant/Human Services, Workforce Development, Economic Development, and Arts and Culture fields of interest.
Donor Advised Fund

Shrivastava Charitable Fund

Established: December 15, 2021
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Shy and Jean Greenspan Fund

Established: December 7, 1997
supports children who are mentally and physically handicapped, individuals who are sight-impaired and animal welfare.
Donor Advised Fund

Stevens Family Charitable Fund

Established: July 23, 2018
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Stillman Family Charitable Fund

Established: December 7, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Sue Goetz Ross and Stephen S. Roberts Music Fund

Established: December 26, 2005
supports classical music performance groups (choral, vocal, and/or instrumental) and classical music education programs, including competition for children and youth in the Greater Washington, D.C. area and the Community Investment Funds at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.
Donor Advised Fund

Susan Moore Stuntz Charitable Fund

Established: December 15, 2016
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Susan S. Stewart Charitable Fund

Established: May 11, 2017
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Swirski Family Fund

Established: November 16, 2023
The Swirski Family Fund at the Community Foundation is a pass through donor advised fund to provide direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

The Sydalco Charitable Fund

Established: September 24, 2015
provides support to nonprofits and other programs benefiting the arts and culture, animal welfare and rescue, child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Tena's Light Fund

Established: January 7, 2008
supports child and youth, education, homelessness, health and aging, the environment, arts and culture and community development.
Donor Advised Fund

Thomas G. Jewell Fund

Established: August 31, 1988
supports organizations in Loudoun County.
Donor Advised Fund

Thomas Johnson Education and Enrichment Memorial Fund

Established: December 8, 2021
Provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

The Tovey Weiss Family Fund

Established: December 2, 2013
supports nonprofits, schools, social service organizations, faith based organizations, and other programs benefiting the community.
Donor Advised Fund

Travis and Beth Good Family Charitible Fund

Established: October 8, 2012
provides direct grants to nonprofits and other programs supporting child and youth development, education, health and aging, the arts, the environment, military personnel and their families, and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Travis Evans Memorial Fund

Established: July 7, 2019
supports public charities in Northern Virginia and beyond in memory of Travis Earl Evans.
Donor Advised Fund

Tyler Joe Young Memorial Fund

Established: August 21, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations serving children and young adults in need of financial assistance for mental health and addiction services.
Scholarship Fund

Vance International, Inc. Scholarship Fund

Established: February 12, 1997
supports residents of Northern Virginia pursuing careers in law enforcement or security including the administration of justice.
Permanent Fund

von Bostel Family Charitable Fund

Established: June 3, 2019
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Donor Advised Fund

The Warner Family Charitable Advised Fund

Established: April 16, 2019
supports general charitable and educational purposes.
Donor Advised Fund

The Washington Group Special Care Foundation Fund

Established: November 16, 2017
provides grants that benefit nonprofit organizations and other community based programs that make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with special needs, their caregivers, and other family members.
Donor Advised Fund

Waters Family Charitable Fund

Established: October 17, 2018
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Permanent Fund

William A. & Helen C. Steinacker Fund

Established: June 25, 1998
supports those living and working in Northern Virginia, including support and assistance for the elderly.
Scholarship Fund

William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established: May 19, 2006
supports graduating seniors of Fairfax County Public Schools who are unaccompanied (independent of parents or guardians) or homeless.
Donor Advised Fund

William S. Cohen & Janet Langhart Cohen Charitable Fund

Established: October 12, 2001
supports organizations dedicated to providing educational, humanitarian and health services to meet the financial and spiritual needs of citizens and U.S. service personnel who serve, protect and defend the United States.
Donor Advised Fund

Wilson Family Charitable Fund

Established: August 9, 2010
supports child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement.
Permanent Fund

Wolff Family Legacy Fund

Established: May 31, 2017
benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation.
Donor Advised Fund

Wolff Family Charitable Fund

Established: May 25, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Scholarship Fund

Woody Marshall Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established: September 5, 2016
supports graduating seniors at Brentsville District High School to continue their education and honor, through poetry, someone who deeply impacted their lives.
Donor Advised Fund

XMS Donor Advised Fund

Established: December 8, 1999
supports youth, education, health and community improvement.
Donor Advised Fund

Yellow Rose Fund

Established: December 25, 2017
provides grants to nonprofits, schools, churches and other programs permitted under the IRS Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Yolonda Pajot Memorial Fund for Ovarian Cancer

Established: April 7, 2020
provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Donor Advised Fund

Young Family Charitable Fund

Established: April 1, 2008
supports education, health, child and youth development, community improvement, arts and culture and the environment.
Scholarship Fund

Yuthud Oberdick Scholarship Fund

Established: January 26, 2007
supports a graduating senior at Chantilly High School who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning, resiliency, integrity and love of social studies.
Donor Advised Fund

Zachary Heuple Memorial Foundation Fund

Established: September 29, 2017
honors Zachary's love for others by providing direct grants and other forms of assistance to nonprofit organizations that were important to Zachary.