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Grants awarded exceed $2.5 million; Focus expands to include longer term recovery

With the impact from the COVID-19 crisis likely to stretch out for weeks and months, philanthropic organizations are coming together to raise money for nonprofits and public agencies.

Learn how the Community Foundation is responding to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the Greater Richmond region

Find out what to look for when planning a qualified charitable contribution from your IRA.

The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, Altria, the City of Richmond and the Robins Foundation were collectively nominated by NextUp and awarded the “Transformational Philanthropy Award,” which honors those who have created powerful change and compelling outcomes by significantly transforming the reach and scope of an organization.

Funding will support Better Housing Coalition's efforts to construct 200 new affordable rental units as part of the Navy Hill project.

In celebration of the Foundation's 50th Anniversary, $1 million was given to Maggie Walker Community Land Trust

RVA Solar Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation recently committed $100,000 to support a new Sustainability Associate position for RPS, as well as the purchase and installation of energy monitoring systems.

New fund will support public schools and local governments

Grant will help young women transition to college and earn post-secondary degrees