THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC
AI Summary
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Northern Virginia. In 2024, it awarded a total of $7.9 million across 789 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to funding by invitation only. As this foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA GROWS PHILANTHROPY TO RESPOND TO NEED, SEED INNOVATION AND LEAD AND CONVENE THE COMMUNITY. COMPRISED OF DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, PERMANENT FUNDS, GIVING CIRCLES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONNECTS DONORS TO COMMUNITY AND PROMOTES A MORE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE PROSPERITY THAT MARRIES OUR ECONOMIC STRENGTH WITH THE FULL BREADTH OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
$3.8M
6%
DREXEL UNIVERSITY
$3.4M
6%
INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION
$3.4M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
197
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC?
No. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC give?
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC make each year?
In 2024, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $7.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC awarded grants to about 790 grantees. Recent grantees include GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC, DREXEL UNIVERSITY, and INOVA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC?
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.