building philanthropy 2018- 2019 DO NO R ESTAB LISHE D FU N D S The Community Foundation holds 220 Funds that support the philanthropy of the donors who establish them. Grants to nonprofit organizations in this region, throughout the United States, and even abroad are awarded from their funds at the donors’ recommendations. Donors have also helped establish permanent community endowments from which the
Community Foundation awards grants to support the most critical needs of the region and to seed innovative solutions now and for future generations. Following is a comprehensive list of all funds held at the Community Foundation.
“ When my wife passed away in 2013, I felt a compulsion to do something to help others in a way that would honor her. We (Rachel’s mother and I) opened The Rachel Harrell Memorial Fund to benefit single mothers and their children, victims of domestic violence, abused and neglected children, child and youth development, children’s health, and other causes that help improve the lives of women and children. These were the causes that Rachel would have been (and was) particularly concerned about. In part, this is because she was a single mother herself and faced difficult times when her children were young. After her passing, we wanted to extend Rachel’s reach and give her the credit. Also, having a named fund helped spur giving from those who knew and loved her. I have enjoyed working with the Community Foundation staff. The Community Foundation’s donor advised funds offer a superior flexibility to giving, and the fund’s abilities to connect in a unique and personal way with the local community make them all the more special.” – Rod Harrell, Donor Advisor, Rachel Harrell Memorial Fund
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA 2018-2019 ANNUAL REPORT
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