Foundation earns ‘unmodified’ audit opinion for FY2025 financials
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham announces that its financials have received an “unmodified,” or clean audit opinion from independent auditor Brown Edwards & Co, LLP, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. “This is the best type of audit opinion to receive, as it is a clean opinion,” said Chief Financial Officer […]
Foundation re-accredited with rigorous national philanthropic standards
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations. With their re-accreditation, TCFHR joins more than 500 foundations across the country who have met these rigorous requirements for donor services, investment management, grantmaking, and […]
TCFHR grows beyond $100 million in assets
Caption: Eugene Lantz, the first fundholder at The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, shares that the foundation has reached $110 million in assets, with Executive Director Revlan Hill. (Photos by Rachel Holderman) The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham met a major milestone in late 2025, closing out the year with approximately $110 million […]
TCFHR earns 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham has earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. This is the highest level of recognition. In 2025, only .1 percent of organizations were recognized. The Platinum Seal of Transparency is granted to organizations that demonstrate a high level of […]
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 […]
Join in celebrating Dolly’s 80th birthday!
Our lifesize cardboard cutout of Dolly Parton lives full-time in the front lobby of The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham, but occasionally we field requests for her presence at local events. On Saturday, Jan. 17, we’ll be driving Dolly to two celebrations to mark her 80th birthday. At 11 a.m., you can find us at […]
TCFHR hosts first Little Swiss Fund reception in Highland County
In December, representatives of 17 nonprofit organizations came together in celebration and gratitude to the anonymous donor whose gifts continue to support Highland County. The reception and check presentation at The Highland Center was hosted by staff from the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. “The impact of this donor is incredible,” said Betty Mitchell, […]
Giving Back Guide 2025 highlights 76 organizations and their funding needs
The 2025 Giving Back Guide is here! Readers are invited to learn more about 76 area nonprofits and their funding needs in this annual magazine from the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham. View the digital edition. Print copies are available at the following locations: the Massanutten Regional Library locations (main library and Rockingham County […]
TCFHR’s 2025 grant awards to support the work of 17 area nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham announces that a total of $182,411 will be awarded to 17 area nonprofit organizations for the 2025-26 Community Grants cycle. The organizations are focused on a range of areas, including arts and culture, food insecurity, animal welfare, education, and healthcare. For more information, view 2025 project summaries. Thirty-seven […]
Little Swiss Fund announces grant awards to Highland County nonprofits
The 2025 Little Swiss Fund grant awards will distribute a total of $589,197 to 18 nonprofit organizations serving Highland County. The fund began in 2018 with a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor. Monies from the permanently endowed fund are annually invested and distributed to eligible 501 (c)(3) organizations through a competitive grant process […]
New Little Swiss Educational Scholarship to benefit Highland High students and alumni
Since 2018, the Little Swiss Fund has poured more than $2.3 million into support for Highland County nonprofits. Now that same fund is supporting a new scholarship for Highland High School seniors and alumni. The Little Swiss Educational Scholarship is a $1,000 award, renewable for up to four years, to support studies at a public or private college or university. The application process […]
