Central Valley Community Foundation



For more than fifty years the Central Valley Community Foundation has been a trusted partner in philanthropy in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare and Kings Counties.

Founded in 1966, it provides giving options for individuals, families, businesses and other foundations to invest in programs that address social and environmental needs.

The foundation works with donors and nonprofits to advance effective philanthropy and build stronger communities with a staff possessing in-depth knowledge of the needs of the region and the agencies and organizations that are working to find solutions.



    

Recent News from Central Valley Community Foundation


Big Donations for Youth Development
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Over $500,000 was awarded by the Central Valley Community Foundation to seven community organizations for work in youth development. Fresno County in California has a high rate of teen pregnancy...more

Around the Valley | Grants awarded, GOP meets, fundraisers
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation

The Central Valley Community Foundation, in partnership with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Anthem, awarded seven...more

Fresno-based foundation makes $2.6M deposit with credit union
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Swearengin, former Fresno mayor and currently president and CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, was at the Self-Help Federal...more

Westlands farmers link arms to feed Valley's hungry and needy
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The fact that our farmers joined forces with the Central Valley Community Foundation, the center of philanthropy in our region for more than 50...more

Run for governor or US Senate? Swearengin says no thanks, she's staying put
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

... to be California's next governor, telling the Los Angeles Times she is happy leading the Central Valley Community Foundation as its...more

Obituaries for Sunday, Nov. 5
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

... Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Central Valley Honor Flight c/o Central Valley Community...more

Obituaries for Sunday, Oct. 29
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Graveside: 11 a.m. Nov. 3 at Masis Ararat Armenian Cemetery. Remembrance: Central Valley Honor Flight c/o Central Valley Community...more

New Westlands charitable fund to aid underprivileged children, vets
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The Westlands Water District is partnering with the Central Valley Community Foundation to offer scholarships and other financial aid to...more

Academy Award-winner visits campus
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

... Tell Showcase, a mini-documentary film festival focusing on stories about the Central Valley put on by the Central Valley Community...more

Obituaries for Monday, Oct. 16
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Remembrances: Central Valley Honor Flight c/o Central Valley Community Foundation, 5260 N. Palm Ave., Suite 122, Fresno, CA 93704 or...more



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