The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc is a public charity based in McLean, Virginia, founded in 1978. It serves an individual recipient through philanthropy and community leadership, stewarding charitable funds and awarding grants and scholarships.
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc at a glance
In short: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc gave $7.1M across 218 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Virginia. 37% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,057,691
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 218
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,375
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $118,701,726
- +10.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (80 of 218, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
- How to Apply
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Use the foundation’s grant application portal and follow the eligibility and application requirements for the relevant program.
- Review Cycle
- The Loudoun Impact Fund lists an October 9, 2026 deadline. The Business Women’s Giving Circle application period listed on the grants page is September 1 through September 30, which has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The Loudoun Impact Fund lists an October 9, 2026 deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3201 Jermantown Road 660, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 879-7640
Website: https://cfnova.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
28 open opportunities from The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
AMS Opportunity Scholarship Fund Grant
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
Amount
US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Booz Allen Hamilton Vision Scholarship Fund Grant
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
Amount
Up to US $12,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Business Women's Giving Circle
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northwestern University ($675K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,059 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 955 grants of 1,059 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves the an individual recipient counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, Arlington, and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, and Manassas Park. In 2025, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia; the other leading recipient states listed were Pennsylvania (12%), Illinois (10%), the District of Columbia (5%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 218 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 80 of 218 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $16K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.7M (2022) to $7.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 218 grants totaling $7.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | University or Technological | $675,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) University Park, PA | University or Technological | $450,000 |
| Claude Moore Opportunities Fairfax, VA | Other Youth Development N.E.C. | $362,775 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Higher Ed Institutions | $350,000 |
| Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (Nova Parks) Fairfax Sta, VA | Environment | $238,792 |
| Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | Higher Ed Institutions | $200,000 |
| Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Westville, CT | Group Home, Residential Treatment Facility | $200,000 |
| Mountainside Montessori School Marshall, VA | Education NEC | $200,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York City, NH | Fundraising Orgs That Cross Categories | $142,794 |
| George Mason University Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA | Fundraising and/or Fund Distribution | $130,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,701,726 | $18,553,916 | $12,821,521 | $7,057,691 | 218 | $7,558,028 |
| 2024 | $107,386,497 | $21,043,070 | $13,523,690 | $7,864,281 | 197 | $5,016,680 |
| 2023 | $90,612,712 | $10,934,222 | $10,024,974 | $5,035,812 | 191 | $255,408 |
| 2022 | $80,161,408 | $23,451,822 | $9,835,422 | $4,718,245 | 212 | $11,462,632 |
| 2021 | $89,074,533 | $14,066,948 | $9,068,941 | $6,382,468 | 241 | $4,320,619 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to advance an individual recipient through philanthropy and community leadership, with a vision of building a region that works for everyone. Its 2023–2027 strategic priorities are social and economic mobility, opportunities for all, inclusive systems of economic growth, and community resilience.
Its grant programs address child and youth development, disabilities, education, Latino engagement and achievement, mental health, aging, military personnel and their families, and safety-net support. Other programs focus on the environment, arts, business innovation and entrepreneurship, and opportunities for women and girls. The Loudoun Impact Fund supports education, arts, the environment, and the needs of Loudoun families, children, and youth.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Claude Moore Opportunities describes its work as supporting education, training, and preparation for high-demand jobs. The Arc of Loudoun says it advocates for, educates, serves, and supports people with disabilities and their families. Mountainside Montessori describes its mission as providing Montessori education to children from birth through ninth grade in surrounding Virginia counties.
Grantmaking
IRS filing data report 218 grants totaling $7,057,691 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $675,000, with a median of $15,000. The foundation’s website separately reports that in FY2025 it awarded $9,423,765 in total grants and scholarships: $983,735 in discretionary grants, $7,918,432 from donor-advised funds, and $521,598 in scholarships.
Among the largest grants reported for 2025 were $675,000 to Northwestern University, $450,000 to Pennsylvania State University, $362,775 to Claude Moore Opportunities, $350,000 to Drexel University, and $238,792 to the an individual recipient Regional Park Authority. Northwestern describes its mission as excellent teaching, innovative research, and student growth in a diverse academic community. Drexel describes its mission as preparing students for professional and civic lives and applying its expertise to society’s problems.
The foundation’s application portal is used to apply, update applications, and submit final reports; applicants are instructed to set up an organizational profile. Organizations may apply to multiple grant cycles during the year, but only one application in one focus area is accepted in the Community Investment Funds, Arts, and Environment Fund cycle. The 2026 Community Investment Funds cycle is closed, and eligibility was limited to organizations that had received a Community Investment Fund or COVID-19 Response Fund award since 2016. Discretionary-fund grantees must confirm receipt and use of the grant for its stated purpose and submit a final report. The foundation also describes the Loudoun Impact Fund as a giving circle managed with the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Robert Kipps, chairman; Harry Klaff, vice chairman; Catherine Schott Murray, immediate past chair; Mitch Weintraub, treasurer; Helaine Weissman, past treasurer; and Karen Turner McWilliams, secretary. Directors listed are David Armstrong, Paul Gilbert, Anita Gupta, and Ashish Khosla.
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc is led by Renee B. Yancey, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 4 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee B. Yancey
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$218K (2025)
Robert Kipps
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Dimarco
Previous Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Denise Bellows
Director of Insight Region Center
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Anita Gupta
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Stillman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Singh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Pineda
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Mackay
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashish Khosla
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beatriz McNelly
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meera Pillai
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Mocho
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Narang
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Gilbert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Nadel
Vice President of Marketing & Events
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $120K (2025)
Catherine Schott Murray
Immediate Past Chair
Chair → Director, 2024
Director → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gino Zaccardelli
General Counsel
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Klaff
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helaine Weissman
Past Treasurer
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Turner McWilliams
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Weintraub
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Eileen Ellsworth (2021–2024) — Past President & CEO
- Former: Julie Simmons (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Melinda Merk (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Micheal Jones (2024) — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Former: Cheryl Janey (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tshaka Cunningham (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Hughes (2022–2023) — Senior Director of Insight Region
- Former: Jeff Pon (2023) — Director
- Former: Brandon Elledge (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cindy Andreotti (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Nolan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bernard Mustafa (2021) — Chair
- Former: Marc Wishkoff (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $218K, to Renee B Yancey (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc
How much does The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc give each year?
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc gave $7.1M across 218 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.9M across 197 grants.
What is The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc's typical grant size?
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $32,375, across 218 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc give grants?
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (12%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (25 grants), Washington, DC (18 grants), Fairfax, VA (17 grants) and Arlington, VA (15 grants).
Does The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 218 grants with a stated purpose on The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Single Organization Support" (9 grants), "University or Technological" (9 grants) and "Youth Development Programs" (6 grants).
Who are The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc's largest grantees?
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Northwestern University ($675,000), Pennsylvania State University (Penn State University) ($450,000) and Claude Moore Opportunities ($362,775), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc?
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc reported $118.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.6M.
What does The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to advance an individual recipient through philanthropy and community leadership, with a vision of building a region that works for everyone. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc?
Use the foundation’s grant application portal and follow the eligibility and application requirements for the relevant program. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc's EIN?
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0232459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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