Press Releases

From the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

September 30, 2025

Fairfax, VA (September 30, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s data research center, Insight Region®, proudly presents: The State of Nonprofits in Northern Virginia. The report highlights critical research that underscores both the immense value and the growing vulnerability of Northern Virginia’s nonprofit sector. This report helps readers understand the critical role nonprofits play in Northern Virginia’s economy.

September 17, 2025

Fairfax, VA (September 17, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will honor Warren M. Thompson, Founder and Chairman of Thompson Hospitality at the 2025 Raise the Region Gala, the Foundation’s premier annual event celebrating community leadership and philanthropic impact.

August 13, 2025

Fairfax, VA (August 13, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) and We’re Good Podcast have teamed up to amplify community stories. This partnership celebrates the everyday brilliance of individuals and organizations working to create a more positive world—perfectly aligning We're Good’s storytelling vision with the Community Foundation’s mission to build a Northern Virginia that works for everyone.

July 1, 2025
Fairfax, VA (July 1, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia started its new fiscal year with a leadership change. The appointment of Harry Klaff as Chair of the Board of Directors became effective July 1, 2025.  Bob Kipps, Managing Director of KippsDeSanto Co., is now Immediate Past Chair, following a highly successful two-year term as Chair marked by dedicated community service, and leadership. 

June 17, 2025
Fairfax, VA (June 17, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) has recognized over 100 students with more than $350,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. These scholarship awards empower students to pursue higher education by easing the financial burden and reducing stress for both them and their families.

May 7, 2025

Fairfax, VA (May 8, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia announced the appointment of Kathleen Lowenthal as its new Development Officer. A lifelong resident of the DMV area, Kathleen brings a deep understanding of the region and a passion for community-driven philanthropy.

April 17, 2025

Fairfax, VA (April 17, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has awarded $855,000 in grants to 51 nonprofit organizations across the region through the region through the Community Investment Funds (CIF)Environment Fund, and Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts distributions. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $30,000. These grants are more than just funding—they represent the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s commitment to building a more resilient and inclusive region.

March 26, 2025

Fairfax, VA (March 26, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) convened hundreds of leaders, community members, and changemakers for its annual Shape of the Region conference, an essential gathering focused on the pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s future. This year’s event focused on youth well-being, addressing issues like bullying, school safety, substance abuse, and mental health access.

February 18, 2025

Fairfax, VA (February 18, 2025) – The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Fund (IDD), a component of the Permanent Fund for Northern Virginia, has reached the $1 million endowment milestone. The IDD Fund is the second issue-focused fund to reach the $1 million milestone, following closely behind the Environment Fund, which achieved this goal in August 2024. This achievement is made possible by the Delman Family, donor advisors of the Delman Family Charitable Fund, held at the Community Foundation.

January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025 (Greater Washington Area) - Several of the region’s leading community foundations have partnered to launch the DCA Together Relief Fund, a crisis support fund for Flight 5342 and Army Black Hawk Families, in conjunction with the Wichita Foundation. Managed by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, the fund will provide aid to impacted families, first responders, and nonprofit organizations to support the immediate and basic needs, recovery, and healing of impacted families and communities.