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


for its teen pregnancy prevention project
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Central Valley Community Foundation. For Its Teen Pregnancy Prevention Project. Amount. $1,133,000. Program. Population. Date Awarded....more

Emmy-nominated filmmaker will help aspiring movie makers tell of Valley life
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The $5,000 grants came from the Central Valley Community Foundation and Bank of America as part of a contest called The Big Tell:...more

Fresnans listened to the deepest needs of our working poor. Welfare? Guess again.
Foundation: James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation

This includes the Fresno Bridge Academy, the technology company Bitwise, and the Central Valley Community Foundation. But there are still...more

Mike McGarvin, founder of the Poverello House homeless shelter, has died
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, who is now president/CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, said the Poverello House and...more

The Board Room for June 26
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Next Generation Philanthropy, a Central Valley Community Foundation partner, has selected Fresno Barrios Unidos, Valley Children's...more

$8K grant for Valley Children's Hospital
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The grant from Next Generation Philanthropy, a Central Valley Community Foundation partner, will help fund an Onit Ability Paddleboard, 10...more

Community still trying to heal after Fresno shooting spree
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The Central Valley Community Foundation donated $15,000 to Catholic Charities prior to the prayer walk to support families of the victims and...more

Catholic Charities accepts $15000 donation in wake of tragedy
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Central Valley Community Foundation President and CEO Ashley Swearengin speaks Thursday morning at Catholic Charities as the...more

Remembering Judge Armando Rodriguez
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

FRESNO, CA – The Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) and staff join the community in mourning the passing of Judge Armando...more

Board Governance Series
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The Central Valley Community Foundation is proud to offer the nationally-acclaimed BoardSource curriculum presented by Don Simmons....more



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