Northern Piedmont Community
The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation (NPCF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established in December 2000 by nine concerned citizens from Virginia's Piedmont region. Headquartered in Warrenton, Virginia, the foundation serves Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties. NPCF manages philanthropic assets and distributes grants, scholarships, and community funds to strengthen the region's nonprofit sector and address local charitable needs.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.3M
+5.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
-13.9% YoY
Grant Count
61
-4.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-9.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Community Foundation aims to mobilize and ignite the power of philanthropy to build a just and thriving region where everyone prospers.
Primary Program Areas:
- Providing assistance to local charitable organizations through grants for enrichment of quality of life and nonprofit strengthening
- Providing scholarships to individuals within the Northern Piedmont region for future enrichment and improved quality of life
- Managing donor-advised funds
- Operating emergency response funds
- Youth engagement in philanthropy
Funding Focus: The foundation supports initiatives in mental health, public health, human services, children's services, and nonprofit capacity building.
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
are announced for each grant cycle.
Grant Types
How to Apply
** The foundation maintains an online application system accessible through its website. Specific deadlines are announced for each grant cycle.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves four counties in Virginia's Piedmont region:
- Fauquier County
- Culpeper County
- Madison County
- Rappahannock County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025:
- Total Assets: $42,330,829
- Total Revenue: $3,847,386
- Total Expenses: $3,190,154
- Total Liabilities: $1,220,000
- Contributions and Grants Received: $75,421,557
- Investment Income: $24,431,024
Historical Growth: The foundation's funds have grown from modest beginnings in 2000 to over $39 million in assets supporting local charities, scholarships, and community needs.
Staffing: 4 employees as of 2025
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,330,829 | $40,011,230 | $37,997,366 |
| Revenue | $3,847,386 | $5,598,185 | $5,035,447 |
| Expenses | $3,190,154 | $3,513,174 | $2,994,544 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,831,218 | $3,465,562 | $1,029,671 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
26 open opportunities from Northern Piedmont Community
Alice and William Johnson Foundation Scholarship Grant
NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY
Amount
US $2,500 - US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Assistance Grants
NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY
Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant
NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY
Amount
US $500 - US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jane Bowling-Wilson — Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM LAGRAFFE | EXECUTIVE DI | 50 | — |
| JANE BOWLING-WILSON | FORMER EXEC | 50 | $160,296 |
| EUGENE TRIPLETT | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ELIZABETH BLUBAUGH | VICE-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DAVID ALDRICH | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM ASHWELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL BROWN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAN CARLTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WESLEY COTTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH DEGIULIAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FRANCOISE SEILLIER-MOISEIWITSCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TERRI SUTTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN THOMPSON JR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BREVARD WALLACE MD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Youth in Philanthropy Program:** The foundation launched its third year of the Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program in August 2025. This initiative engages young people in the grant-making process, teaching them about nonprofit evaluation, logic models, interview skills, and community needs assessment. Previous participants visited local organizations including Fauquier Education Farm and Rainbow Therapeutic Riding, and heard from guest speakers in the nonprofit sector.
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation announces 2025 ...**Kortlandt Memorial Fund:** The foundation administers the Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund Grant, made possible by a legacy gift from the Kortlandt family, who dedicated over 30 years to community service in education, literacy programs, and 4-H. This fund provides ongoing support to nonprofit organizations in Fauquier County.
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation announces 2025 ...**Community Assistance Grants:** The foundation awarded $250,000 in Community Assistance Grants to 33 nonprofits across its service region.
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation announces 2025 ...**Contact Information:**
Address: 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 349-0631
Website: npcf.org
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM
Subject 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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