The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region



The mission of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region is to facilitate individual, family
and organizational giving at all levels to improve the quality of life in the Washington metropolitan area.

We accomplish this by:

> Providing expertise and services to donors on how to realize their goals in philanthropy;

> Connecting our donors to organizations providing effective programs;

> Serving as a convener and catalyst on emerging issues; and

> Providing sound financial management of assets.

Assets and Giving for Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

Assets

2020 - 308,786,406
2019 - 338,145,261
2018 - 343,505,887
2017 - 334,383,018
Domestic Grants

2020 - 70,084,690
2019 - 66,576,688
2018 - 86,762,195


    

Recent News from Community Foundation for the National Capital Region


The Linowes Leadership Awards: The Legacy of Robert Linowes
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

By Eve M. Ferguson - WI Contributing Writer Community Foundation President Terri Lee Freeman (center) with the 2010 Linowes Leadership Award recipients (lr) ...See all stories on this topic...more

The Community Foundation Sponsors DC Candidates Forum: "Improving ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This provocative forum will bring together many of DC's mayoral, Council chair and at-large candidates to...more

The Community Foundation Sponsors DC Candidates Forum: "Improving Public ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

The forum is organized by The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in conjunction with Communities for Education Organizing (CEO), ...See all stories on this topic...more

WAMU Radio: The Community Foundation's Support for Mental Health ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

With that in mind, The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region recently awarded grants through our Neighbors in Need Fund in support of mental health programs throughout the region....more

WAMU Radio: The Community Foundation's Support for Mental Health ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

Community Foundation grants have helped organizations serve uninsured residents, provide culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services, extend clinic hours and restore staff...more

Neighbors in Need announces $973k in new grants [News, 7.7.10 ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region announced that its Neighbors in Need Fund has awarded $973000 in new grants to 51 nonprofits providing safety-net and mental health services....more

Barbara Bush Foundation awards grant to Massabesic Center
Foundation: Bush Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

A total of eight grants of $25000 and one grant for $15000 was awarded this year from applications submitted by libraries, adult education programs and ... See all stories on this...more

Barbara Bush Foundation awards $25000 to Sanford Community Adult Education's ...
Foundation: Bush Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is a fund of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in Washington, DC. ... See all stories on this...more

'Thank You for Teaching' award presented
Foundation: Macy's Foundation, Macy's Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

The awards were announced by The Community Foundation for Montgomery County, an affiliate of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, ... See all stories on this...more

The Community Foundation for the National Capital Regionâs Safety Net | Business Wire
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

The Community Foundation continues to seek contributions to the Fund, and has set a fundraising goal of $5 million. A complete listing of grants and grant ... See all stories on this...more



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