Serving Virginia’s Northern Shenandoah Valley

including the City of Winchester and Counties of Clarke, Frederick and Warren

Grow Your Funds

As part of an investment portfolio exceeding $5 million,
your fund receives professional management and makes maximum impact

Create a Legacy for Tomorrow

or streamline your giving today with multiple fund options

Welcome to the Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley. We are one of more than 800 similar tax-exempt public charities throughout the United States that work to make our communities better places to live and work. We are a local organization managed by residents of the community who have in-depth knowledge as to needs and causes. And we are led by a board of directors who have a vested interest – both for now – and in our future.

The Community Foundation was created by, and for, the people of the City of Winchester, and the Counties of Clarke, Frederick and Warren in 2001. We exist to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, streamlining annual giving, strengthening nonprofits, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

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Variety is the spice of … giving

Variety is the spice of … giving

If you’ve been working with the community foundation for a while, you certainly know that it’s easy to make a contribution to your fund. And by now, you likely know not to automatically reach for your checkbook! The team at the community foundation is happy to work...

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Your IRA is a force for good

Your IRA is a force for good

It probably would not surprise you to learn that over 42% of Americans own an IRA. In many cases, IRAs–especially for people who have rolled over one or more employer retirement plans–represent a significant portion of a household’s net worth. When it comes to...

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Giving to others gives us lots of reasons to smile

Giving to others gives us lots of reasons to smile

The community foundation is honored to serve at the center of your philanthropy. Whether you’ve established a donor-advised or other type of fund, arranged for a bequest to a fund or to the community foundation itself, or both, our team strives to help you organize...

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Standard deduction planning: Avoid leaving dollars behind

Standard deduction planning: Avoid leaving dollars behind

One of many items on the legislative “watch list,” especially in light of the upcoming elections, is the standard deduction. Without intervening legislation, in 2026 the standard deduction for individual taxpayers younger than age 65 is scheduled to drop from $14,600...

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