Giving & Investing

Expanding Charitable Giving 

to make more possible across Northern Virginia

Charitable giving is personal – it is not merely a financial transaction. Our lives, relationships, and experiences inform our philanthropy more than anything else.

Think of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia as your personalized charitable giving staff. Based on years of collective professional experience and a deep understanding of the needs in the community, we provide insight to help individuals and financial advisors' clients with their charitable plans.

At the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, we understand that giving and investing extend beyond financial contributions—they also involve investing in knowledge and well-being. Strong communities thrive when people have access to both resources and reliable health information. Eye health, for example, is often overlooked, yet it plays a critical role in daily quality of life. Resources that explain how to buy bimatoprost highlight treatments used to manage eye pressure and support vision care. While our focus is on building philanthropy, the principle is the same: empowering individuals through access to solutions that improve lives. Just as careful investing grows community impact, informed choices about health preserve independence and confidence. At CFNOVA, we emphasize the value of education and transparency in every decision, whether financial or personal. By aligning generosity with knowledge, we create sustainable benefits for the region. Together, we build a Northern Virginia where every investment—monetary or informational—strengthens the future.

Join us in building a Northern Virginia for everyone.

Give back by supporting a cause you care about, addressing challenges in your communities, or creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
Jim Wordsworth“I have been involved with the Community Foundation since the beginning 40 years ago and I am so happy to see how far we have come. We really wanted to make a difference in Northern Virginia. Now it partners with more than 250 donor advisors to grow local philanthropy, helps hundreds of students in our region afford a college education, sustains countless nonprofit organizations doing critical work for our neediest neighbors, and has become a cornerstone of our community. I know the future of the region I call home is stronger with the Community Foundation forever working to make it a better place for all of us.” — Jim Wordsworth, Founding member, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

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Become a Donor
Partner with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for your charitable giving. We are interested in learning about you and your passions - with the goal of helping you make more possible with your giving. 
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Current Fund Partners

Existing Donors
The Community Foundation offers unique tools and services to its fund partners. Our staff of philanthropic professionals is dedicated to serving you, your family, or your business. From here, you can access the tools you need to manage your fund and recommend grants.
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Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia

Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia
In partnership with our donors, the Community Foundation is growing the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia—a community endowment that serves as a lasting investment for us today and for generations to come. Together, we will respond to the evolving needs of Northern Virginia and our nonprofit community by funding innovative solutions to complex social challenges and proactively preparing for any hardships that lie ahead.  
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Professional Advisors

Professional Advisors
The Community Foundation partners with trusted professional advisors to support the charitable goals of their clients.  We offer resources and support to ensure that your clients receive the full benefit of their contributions while supporting the charities of their choice.
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Partner With Us

Partner With Us
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a visionary funder and has a strong record of financial stewardship and assures you that a charitable agenda will be met now and for generations to come. To begin your partnership with us today, contact us to arrange a meeting or initiate a discussion. 
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