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


Just Show Up: Big Change Ahead
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

This post was written by: Tamara Lucas Copeland, President, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, originally posted on the following website, Monday November 30, 2009: The Community...more

Docudharma:: Homeless News Roundup
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

Citing the greatest need for emergency services seen in its 36-year history, The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region announced today that its Neighbors in Need Fund is awarding...more

Neighbors in Need Fund Deploys $714,300 to Help Area Safety Net Nonprofits Meet Unrelenting Demand | Reuters
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The Community Foundation`s support of food banks, shelters, and foreclosure prevention tops $1.2 million to date; Campaign to raise $5 million announced ... See all stories on this...more

Washington Informer - County Leaders Join Community Foundation Board
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The Prince George's Community Foundation (PGCF) announced the appointment of three new officers, in a move that further strengthens the Foundation's ... See all stories on this...more

Community Foundation gets $2M donation - Washington Business Journal:
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The DC-based Community Foundation, which manages nearly 700 charitable-giving funds, established the “Neighbors in Need Fund” in late 2008 to help area ... See all stories on this...more



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