Mission: Founded in 1978, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia a tax-exempt trusted public charity that helps grow philanthropy to respond to need, seed innovation and lead and convene the community. It is committed to building a community that works for everyone. Our community is stronger when all people are respected, welcomed, and invited to share their assets and contributions in community building. We work to bring about a more equitable and inclusive prosperity that marries our economic strength with the full breadth of our diverse community. We are wholeheartedly devoted to our neediest neighbors and most vulnerable and marginalized populations, and work tirelessly to better meet their needs. (Less)

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1979, and donations are tax-deductible.