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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.
Web Address
www.centralvalleycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AshleyCVCF
Twitter - @centralvalleycf
Facebook - www.facebook.com/centralvalleycf/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/centralvalleycf/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/centralvalleycf/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GxeE3jLVMiw9mfd3SJuQ
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.
Web Address
www.centralvalleycf.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @AshleyCVCF
Twitter - @centralvalleycf
Facebook - www.facebook.com/centralvalleycf/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/centralvalleycf/
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/centralvalleycf/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1GxeE3jLVMiw9mfd3SJuQ
Recent News from Central Valley Community Foundation
Former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin Talks About City's Turnaround at Santa Barbara ...
Swearengin is president and CEO of the Central Valley Community foundation, a charity serving six counties of Central California and providing...more
Swearengin is president and CEO of the Central Valley Community foundation, a charity serving six counties of Central California and providing...more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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