Community Foundation for Southwest Washington



The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington collaborates with philanthropists from all walks of life, and manages charitable gifts of all sizes. Turn to us when you are ready to start a charitable fund, identify tax-effective giving strategies, learn about our community's most pressing needs, create a charitable legacy, support your favorite cause, or engage your family in philanthropy.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

Assets

2019 - 312,970,135
2018 - 271,078,884
2017 - 283,267,945
Domestic Grants

2019 - 13,865,298
2018 - 15,376,729


    

Recent News from Community Foundation for Southwest Washington


Letter: Pull Together As Community
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

Matt Morton, president of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, talks about his organization's work in Vancouver, Washington."We're trying to make a difference in the lives of people,"...more

Clark County Nonprofits Balance Transparency with Trust
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

In 2022, the nonprofit organization in the U.S.with the highest paid CEO was Ernie Sadau of Texas-based Christus Health, with an estimated salary of $16 million.The average annual salary of a...more

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Set to Launch Impact Investments for ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

Vancouver Business Journal: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington to launch Impact Investments for Community Growth.The CFSWW recently announced the launch of its SWIIFT (Southwest Washington...more

Scholarships Overview

Community Foundation scholarship awards range in size from $1,000 to $10,000.Just over half (52%) of our scholars had enough financial need to qualify as...more

Clark College Celebrates Indigenous Cultures with Annual Powwow
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

Native American Heritage Month isn't just about costumes and food. It's also about educating the next generation. That's the message behind Clark College's annual powwow, which was held Friday...more

St. Paul Lutheran Church gets, blesses 1,000 pairs of socks - The Columbian
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

Vancouver shelters offer relief from heat · Clark County News July 27, 2022. Community Foundation for Southwest Washington honors those who...more

Community Foundation says goodbye to Give More 24! - The Columbian
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

After nine years and millions of dollars raised for hundreds of Southwest Washington nonprofits, the Community Foundation for Southwest...more

Give More 24! Raises $3.6 Million For Southwest Washington Causes
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

"We're amazed once again by the generosity of the community," says a rep for the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, which held its 24th annual Give More 24! online giving marathon...more

Give More 24! surpasses goal, raises $3.6 million for Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania counties nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

Give More 24 is a 24-hour online fundraiser that's become an annual event in Washington state's Cowlitz County. This year, it raised $3.6 million for local nonprofits, reports the Daily...more

Nonprofits in Clark County ready to greet Give More 24! - The Columbian
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington

(Photos contributed by Community Foundation for Southwest Washington). Give More 24! returns Thursday, and some local nonprofits are gearing up...more



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