THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC

EIN: 510232459 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MCLEAN, VA

Total Revenue
$18,553,916
Total Expenses
$12,821,521
Total Assets
$118,701,726
Net Assets
$118,247,649
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
RENEE YANCEY
Phone
7038797640
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA INC, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $18.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $5.7M, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE EQUITY ACROSS NORTHERN VIRGINIA THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP WITH THE VISION OF BUILDING A COMMUNITY THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A SIGNIFICANT FUNDER OF THE REGION'S MOST IMPORTANT NONPROFITS AND SOCIAL SECTOR INITIATIVES. OUR DISCRETIONARY GRANTMAKING IS SUPPORTED BY THE PERMANENT FUND FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA, A COLLECTION OF SEVERAL PERMANENT COMMUNITY ENDOWMENTS THAT CURRENTLY INCLUDE THE INNOVATION FUND, THE ENVIRONMENT FUND, THE ROSS-ROBERTS FUND FOR THE ARTS, THE LATINO ENGAGEMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT FUND, THE EDUCATION FUND, THE SAFETY NET FUND, THE MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES FUND, THE MENTAL HEALTH FUND, THE AGING FUND, THE RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY FUND, THE CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND AND THE ANGUS SLATER LAMOND FUND FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS ALSO A COMMUNITY LEADER HOSTING A VARIETY OF CONFERENCES AND CONVENINGS EACH YEAR THAT HIGHLIGHT CROSS SECTOR COLLABORATIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIES THAT SUCCESSFULLY INCREASE THE ECONOMIC MOBILITY OF OUR CHILDREN, PROMOTE RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY AND DEVELOP MORE INCLUSIVE SYSTEMS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH. IN 2020, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LAUNCHED INSIGHT REGION, A NEW CENTER FOR DATA COMMUNITY RESEARCH. THE DATA AND REPORTS PRODUCED BY INSIGHT REGION ENABLE A MORE COMMON UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, MORE RIGOROUS AND DATA-BASED CONVERSATIONS AND MORE STRATEGIC ACTION ON THE DATA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,090,486 Revenue: $971,194

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS: THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFERS DONOR ADVISED FUNDS (DAFS) TO DONORS IN THE REGION. A DAF IS A TYPE OF CHARITABLE GIVING FUND THAT IS ESTABLISHED BY A DONOR TO SUPPORT A CAUSE OR...

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS: THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OFFERS DONOR ADVISED FUNDS (DAFS) TO DONORS IN THE REGION. A DAF IS A TYPE OF CHARITABLE GIVING FUND THAT IS ESTABLISHED BY A DONOR TO SUPPORT A CAUSE OR CAUSES THAT THE DONOR CARES ABOUT. DAFS ALLOW DONORS TO REMAIN INVOLVED IN ACTIVE CHARITABLE GIVING BY RETAINING "ADVISORY PRIVILEGES: TO RECOMMEND HOW THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SHOULD MAKE GRANTS FROM THAT FUND. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELD 155/ SEPARATE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS THAT AWARDED $7,090,486 IN TOTAL GRANTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $524,080

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS: THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MANAGES AND ADMINISTERS 35 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUAL DONORS THAT HELP GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH FINANCIAL CHALLENGES ATTEND 2-...

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SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS: THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MANAGES AND ADMINISTERS 35 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUAL DONORS THAT HELP GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITH FINANCIAL CHALLENGES ATTEND 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDED $524,080 IN TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OVER 100 STUDENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,857,048

DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDS: IN ADDITION TO DONOR ADVISED FUNDS AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOPS AND BUILDS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR...

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DISCRETIONARY GRANT FUNDS: IN ADDITION TO DONOR ADVISED FUNDS AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOPS AND BUILDS DISCRETIONARY FUNDS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA'S DISCRETIONARY FUNDS STRATEGICALLY ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS WHILE FOSTERING INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. BROAD AREAS OF SUPPORT INCLUDE SAFETY NET SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, THE ARTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. THESE GRANTS EMPOWER THE REGION BY PROMOTING EQUITY AND LONG-TERM, POSITIVE CHANGE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,027,656
Program Service Revenue $971,194
Investment Income $7,558,028
Other Revenue $-2,962
TOTAL REVENUE $18,553,916

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,423,766
Salaries & Benefits $1,207,809
Fundraising Expenses $681,474
Program Expenses $11,471,614
Other Expenses $2,189,946
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,821,521

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,553,916 $21,043,070 -0.1%
Expenses $12,821,521 $13,523,690 -0.1%
Net Income $5,732,395 $7,519,380 -0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
14
Volunteers
19

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$232,854
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT KIPPS CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY KLAFF VICE CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE SCHOTT MURRAY IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH WEINTRAUB TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELAINE WEISSMAN PAST TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN TURNER MCWILLIAMS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ARMSTRONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL GILBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANITA GUPTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHISH KHOSLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MACKAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEATRIZ MCNELLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MOCHO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE NARANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEERA PILLAI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD PINEDA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL SINGH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH STILLMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE WILSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINO ZACCARDELLI GENERAL COUNSEL 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE B YANCEY PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$218,128 $14,726 $232,854
TARA NADEL VP OF MARKETING AND EVENTS 40.00
Highest
$120,000 $2,400 $122,400
DENISE BELLOWS DIRECTOR OF INSIGHT REGION CENTER 32.00
Highest
$125,000 $2,500 $127,500
CYNTHIA DIMARCO PREVIOUS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 32.00
Highest
$103,914 $0 $103,914
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $18,553,916 $12,821,521 $118,701,726 $5,732,395
2024 $21,043,070 $13,523,690 $107,386,497 $7,519,380
2023 $10,934,222 $10,024,974 $90,612,712 $909,248
2022 $23,451,822 $9,835,422 $80,161,408 $13,616,400
2021 $14,066,948 $9,068,941 $89,074,533 $4,998,007
2020 $14,668,948 $15,350,862 $71,072,105 $-681,914
2019 $24,494,908 $7,584,549 $72,458,387 $16,910,359
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