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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
