Together,
We Can Do More
The Community Foundation works in partnership with donors and nonprofits to improve lives in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.
Together,
Who We Are
For 27 years, we’ve nurtured philanthropic partnerships in the Valley, growing our local capacities to respond to critical community needs.
Join us in our commitment to creating a healthier, more vibrant, and better resourced community for all who call this beautiful place home.
$8.3 Million
In Grants Awarded
$1.3 Million
In Annual Scholarships
$92.9 Million
Awarded since 1998
335
Funds Created
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Since 1998, we’ve been leaders and champions of community change through trusted philanthropic engagement, effective community investment, and civic leadership. With our guidance, donors have mobilized nearly $93 million to support the arts, our youth and seniors, healthcare, the environment, faith-based services, and many other areas.
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Community Initiatives
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Endowment
Support literacy by sponsoring free books for local children under age five.
Great Community Give
Join us every April for this online giving day supporting area nonprofits.
Giving Back Guide
Explore local funding needs in this nonprofit directory published annually.
Leave a Lasting Impact with a Forever Fund
Forever Funds harness the power of endowments to support the community you love forever. You make annual distributions to charities you support while the initial gift continues to grow.
News & Insights
Introducing new board members Matthew W. Light, Beverly McGowan, and Annette Paxton
Photos by Jon Styer, At Ease Design Co. Three new members have joined the board of directors of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. “At our November board meeting, we welcomed Beverly McGowan, Matthew W. Light, and Annette Paxton to service. We thank them for their commitment and dedication of their expertise to the […]
NEW: Tax law changes in 2026 that may affect your giving
Our current and prospective fundholders, and anyone interested in giving to local causes, should be aware of the following changes and a few new tax laws that may impact charitable giving. Social Security COLA increases The Social Security Administration announced a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase effective January 1, 2026. This increase reflects inflation’s trajectory and […]
Case study: A QCD conversion in action
If you know the basics of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) but have a hard time envisioning exactly what to say and do when they come up in a client conversation, you are not alone! Whether you are an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor, at some point you will find yourself in the middle of a […]