Legacy Funds
YOUR LEGACY.
THEIR FUTURE.
What cause has defined your life? The values you’ve championed, the community you’ve nurtured, the impact you’ve made—these are your legacy.
Legacy Funds are Designed For
Family members who want to honor someone by supporting a cause they care about.
Community members who understand the power of pooling resources for greater impact.
Individuals who want to be remembered for making a difference in their community.
People who are passionate about supporting specific areas of interest in our region, but don’t have the ability to establish a large endowment of their own.
Benefits of Legacy Giving
Impact Beyond Your Lifetime
Your gift creates a ripple effect throughout future generations.
Peace of Mind
Your wishes are honored, and your values live on.
Flexibilty
Choose the causes you care about most.
Tax Advantages
Gfts can offer financial benefits for you and your heirs.
Legacy Funds Categories
Animal & Nature
Support for animals, shelters, the local
ecosystem and other environmental
concerns.
Arts & Culture
Specifically, charitable purposes in the Foundation’s coverage region as they relate to local arts & craft, entertainment, theatre, dance, ballet, literature, cultural events, and other purposes reasonably understood to be related to arts & culture.
History & Preservation
The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley has returned more than $1.6 million to the community in grants and scholarships.
Science & Healthcare
Find the information you need to apply for Community Foundation grants and scholarships. Local students can find the scholarships that they are eligible for and apply online. Nonprofit organizations can learn more about the grant process and ways to reach donors.
Human Care & Support
The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley has returned more than $1.6 million to the community in grants and scholarships.
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Giving Levels
$250 - $500
Name on Legacy Fund Donor List
$501 - $1000
- Name
- Short Bio (DOB, Hometown, Profession)
$1,001 to $2,500
- Name
- Bio
- Legacy Statement (3-4 sentences)
$2,501 to $5,000
- Name
- Bio
- Legacy Statement (3-4 sentences)
- Photo
$5,001 to $10,000
- Name
- Bio
- Legacy Statement (3-4 sentences)
- Photo
- 2-Minute Legacy Video
$10,001 to $25,000
- Name
- Bio
- Legacy Statement (3-4 sentences)
- Photo
- Video
- StoryWorthTM
$25,000+
Customized Legacy Package