The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley

The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley is sponsored by The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for programs that address community needs, including bereavement support.

Serving Virginia’s Northern Shenandoah Valley including the City of Winchester and Counties of Clarke, Frederick and Warren Supporting YOUR charitable interests in our community and beyond As part of an investment portfolio exceeding $5 million, your fund receives professional management and makes maximum impact Create a Legacy for Tomorrow or streamline your giving today with multiple fund options The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley… looking forward – by giving back.

Welcome to the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. We are one of more than 800 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make our communities better places to live and work. We are a local organization managed by residents of the community who have in-depth knowledge as to needs and causes.

And we are led by a board of directors who have a vested interest – both for now – and in our future. The Community Foundation was created by, and for, the people of the City of Winchester, and the Counties of Clarke, Frederick and Warren in 2001.

We exist to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, streamlining annual giving, strengthening nonprofits, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues. Find the information you need to apply for Community Foundation grants and scholarships.

Local students can find the scholarships that they are eligible for and apply online. Nonprofit organizations can learn more about the grant process and ways to reach donors. The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley has returned more than $1.

6 million to the community in grants and scholarships. Find the information you need to apply for Community Foundation grants and scholarships. Local students can find the scholarships that they are eligible for and apply online.

Nonprofit organizations can learn more about the grant process and ways to reach donors. Find the information you need to apply for Community Foundation grants and scholarships. Local students can find the scholarships that they are eligible for and apply online.

Nonprofit organizations can learn more about the grant process and ways to reach donors. Find the information you need to apply for Community Foundation grants and scholarships. Local students can find the scholarships that they are eligible for and apply online.

Nonprofit organizations can learn more about the grant process and ways to reach donors. Tax laws, what’s pending, and charitable giving solutions Whether you’ve supported a fund at the community foundation, established your own fund, or are considering whether to get involved, it’s important to know that the team at the community foundation keeps a watchful eye on tax law changes that could impact your plans...

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