Create Impact

with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is building a region that works for everyone. We do that by bringing together individuals like you who care about our community to give together in supporting causes, organizations, and programs that are working to create a vibrant and rich community. Our team is interested in learning about you and what you are passionate about.

The Community Foundation is here to help you, your family, or your business, make the most impact with your charitable giving - ensuring your gifts not only reach those in need but also drive meaningful, lasting change. Since 1978 we have connected with thousands of donors in making impact in the community and beyond. Today, we are the trusted charitable giving partner to more than 200 fund partners.

Explore the giving options below and choose the one that resonates most with you. If you have any questions about how to give back, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Make an Online Gift Today

Donate to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. Your gift helps us advance equity throughout the region.
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Establish a Fund

In less than a day, we can help you set up your charitable fund that best suits your purpose. Donor Established Funds allow the donor to remain actively involved in supporting issues that are most important to you. Grant awards are issued to charities in the name of the fund (or anonymously if you prefer).
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Donate to a Current Fund

Select from one or more of the over 280 Community or Donor Established Funds that exist today. The Community Foundation believes you deserve absolute assurance that your gifts will be used wisely, and we have a proven track record that we can provide you with that assurance.
DONATE TO A FUND

Ways to Give

Learn about all of the ways you can engage your philanthropic goals today. The Community Foundation accepts gifts in a variety of formats, including stocks, noncash options, securities, retirement accounts, and more.
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Join a Giving Circle

A Giving Circle is comprised of individuals who come together and pool their dollars, learn about the issues most pressing in the community, and decide together where to donate their collective contributions. The Community Foundation currently holds two: the Business Women’s Giving Circle and the Loudoun Impact Fund.
JOIN A GIVING CIRCLE

All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Thank you for your contribution to the community today – and your continued support tomorrow.

Donations are accepted online, via stock transfer, or by mail.

Checks can be made payable to the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia with the fund you’d like to support listed in the memo line, and mailed to our office at 3201 Jermantown Road, Suite 660, Fairfax, VA 22030.

“We are excited to finally be a part of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia through our donor advised fund. We chose CFNOVA for the professionalism, dedication and care of the staff as well as the convenience and ease of earmarking funds to benefit adoption, children, healthcare and other meaningful organizations throughout the area.”
— Stacey and Kevin Reynolds, Donor Advisors, The Reynolds Family Charitable Fund

Questions?

Please contact Kathleen Lowenthal, Development Officer.
703 879 7643 kathleen.lowenthal@cfnova.org

Featured Story

The Power of Collective Giving: Faith Boettger’s Journey with Social4Good

Faith Boettger’s path to collective philanthropy began with her passion for making a meaningful impact in her local community and involvement with the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia.

When CFNOVA launched the Business Women’s Giving Circle, the idea of collective giving (also referred to as giving circles) appealed to Faith as a way to meet like-minded women and invest in programs to support girls and women’s success. Recognizing that her own path faced discouragement in high school about pursuing a math-based career, the idea of inspiring and encouraging others to overcome obstacles was appealing. As a founding member and the first Chair of CFNOVA’s Business Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC), Faith encouraged the group’s members to make a difference for girls and young women throughout Northern Virginia by applying their collective strength to support STEM programs over the past ten years.

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