Community Foundation of the Napa Valley
The Community Foundation of the Napa Valley is a public charity and grantmaking foundation based in Napa, California. Established in 1994 and tax-exempt since August 1995, the organization serves as a philanthropic advisor, strategic partner to nonprofits, and convener of community resources. The Foundation describes itself as an "Engine For Good" that works side-by-side with local donors and nonprofits to address the most pressing challenges facing Napa Valley.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$79.7M
+15.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
-41.1% YoY
Grant Count
443
+33.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-55.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission is to mobilize resources, promote philanthropy, and provide leadership on crucial community issues in Napa County. The organization operates across four primary impact areas:
- Invest in Youth: Prepares children and youth ages 3-24 to succeed in school and become confident, contributing adults
- Fight Poverty: Supports Valley neighbors in meeting basic needs and addresses innovative affordable housing solutions
- Champion Community: Empowers residents to feel more secure and engaged in the community's future
- Disaster Relief and Recovery: Helps vulnerable community members recover from and prepare for declared disasters in Napa County
The Foundation has also supported organizations across youth, health, family services, legal immigration services, food, shelter, education, religion, the arts, and disaster relief and recovery.
Grantmaking
The Foundation has distributed over $100 million in grants since its inception across 10,000+ grants to approximately 1,200 nonprofit partners. According to the most recent data, the Foundation provided $6,751,873 in total giving in 2024.
Review Cycle
- **Recent grant distribution**: $3.1 million in grants announced in recent activity
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves Napa County, California, with a focus on local community needs and nonprofit partners within the region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024 (most recent tax filing):
- Total Assets: $79,717,579
- Total Revenue: $13,543,928
- Total Expenses: $9,230,370
- Total Liabilities: $5,570,000
- Staff: 15 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $79,717,579 | $69,307,683 | $64,371,837 |
| Revenue | $13,543,928 | $13,869,215 | $19,995,222 |
| Expenses | $9,230,370 | $13,170,325 | $7,656,435 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,990,110 | $1,276,039 | $910,557 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Community Foundation of the Napa Valley
Abramowicz Family Fund
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NAPA VALLEY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NAPA VALLEY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NAPA VALLEY
Amount
Up to US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWNINE DYER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PETE RICHMOND | CO-VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PABLO ZATARAIN | CO-VICE CHAIR (THRU 02/24) | 1 | — |
| LIZ CHRISTENSEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ERIKA LUBENSKY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN CHAPPELLET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA CISNEROS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J KEVIN CORLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BOB FIDDAMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| INDIRA LOPEZ-JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MANBIN KHAIRA MONTEVERDI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID WHITMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERENCE MULLIGAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $244,237 |
| SANDY FASOLD | CFO | 40 | $145,225 |
| JULIA DENATALE | VP OF COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $136,884 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation launched the Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund, honoring Elaine Jones and designed to support critical nonprofit services. This initiative was featured in the 2024-25 Annual Report, which organized the Foundation's work around three essential roles: serving as a partner to donors, acting as a steward for charitable wishes of those who have passed away, and serving as a platform for channeling collective generosity toward the Valley's most pressing issues.
New Fund Honors Elaine Jones and Helps Keep Critical Nonprofit Services GoingThe Foundation has also responded to community emergencies, including coordinating resources during the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires, and addressing food security concerns during federal government shutdowns affecting CalFresh benefits for Napa County residents.
$3.1 Million in Grants and Counting - Napa Valley Community FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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