The Community Foundation for Northern
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity founded in 1978. It operates as a community foundation dedicated to advancing philanthropy and community leadership across Northern Virginia. The organization has grown from a single volunteer staff member to a team managing over $107 million in charitable assets. The foundation serves as a trusted intermediary connecting donors with causes and nonprofit organizations throughout the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$107.4M
+18.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.9M
+56.2% YoY
Grant Count
197
+3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+51.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advance equity through philanthropy and community leadership, building a community that works for everyone.
Strategic Priorities (2023-2027):
- Social and Economic Mobility
- Opportunities for All
- Inclusive Systems of Economic Growth
- Community Resilience
Funding Areas:
- Education
- Children and Youth
- Military Families and Personnel
- Mental Health
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Basic Needs/Safety Net
- Aging Services
- Workforce Development
- The Arts
- Environmental Sustainability
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** $5,000 - $30,000
Review Cycle
with online portal
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves:
- Counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William
- Cities: Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of June 2024:
- Total Assets: $107,386,497
- Total Revenue: $21,043,070
- Total Expenses: $13,523,690
- Total Liabilities: $551,000
- Annual Giving: $10.4 million+
- Staff: 13 employees
Cumulative Impact: The foundation has awarded more than $100 million in cumulative grants and scholarships since inception, achieving this milestone in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $107,386,497 | $90,612,712 | $80,161,408 |
| Revenue | $21,043,070 | $10,934,222 | $23,451,822 |
| Expenses | $13,523,690 | $10,024,974 | $9,835,422 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,016,680 | $255,408 | $11,462,632 |
| 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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
29 open opportunities from The Community Foundation for Northern
AMS Opportunity Scholarship Fund Grant
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Amount
US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship Fund Grant
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN
Amount
Up to US $12,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Business Women's Giving Circle
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Amount
Varies
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
- President and CEO: Renee Byng Yancey
- VP of Grants and Community Leadership: Sari Raskin
- Grants Manager: Jennifer Cochran
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT KIPPS | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| HARRY KLAFF | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| HELAINE WEISSMAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KAREN MCWILLIAMS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DAVID ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANITA GUPTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHISH KHOSLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMY MACKAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEATRIZ MCNELLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MELINDA MERK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN MOCHO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE NARANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEERA PILLAI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD PINEDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE SCHOTT MURRAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE SIMMONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL SINGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSH STILLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MITCH WEINTRAUB | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GINO ZACCARDELLI | GENERAL COUNSEL | 1 | — |
| EILEEN ELLSWORTH | PAST PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $250,000 |
| TARA NADEL | VP OF MARKETING AND EVENTS | 40 | $115,000 |
| MICHEAL JONES | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $104,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Community Investment Fund Grants:** The foundation awarded $745,000 in grants to 45 regional nonprofit organizations in March 2026. The 2026 grant cycle timeline was accelerated in response to growing community needs, with nonprofits receiving awards in $15,000 or $30,000 amounts to support nonprofit operations and programming.
Press Releases | The Community Foundation for Northern VirginiaContact Information
- Website: www.cfnova.org
- Phone: 703-879-7640
- Email: info@cfnova.org
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10005, McLean, VA 22102
- Physical Address: 2940 Hunter Mill Road, Suite 201, Oakton, VA 22124
Note: The foundation is currently operating virtually as of December 2025 until a new location is identified in 2026.
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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