The 2024 Great Community Give generated more than $2.2 million dollars for 148 nonprofits in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The single-day fundraising event, hosted by The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, has generated more than $7 million total. Engagement continues to grow, with the number of donors and gifts increasing each year. Among […]
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Donor-advised fund fees at The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County have been lowered to 1 percent, fulfilling a promise to donors made in 2013. That was the year that fees were increased – to 1.25 percent – to accommodate for necessary investments in technology, cybersecurity, and staffing. That change nearly 11 years ago […]
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) is pleased to share a new partnership with the Virginia Ready Initiative, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to convening credential-based learning opportunities to upskill Virginians for economic mobility. Their sunset operations plan for 2024 details an investment of their remaining $1.33 million+ funds into other Virginia nonprofits, […]
Our door is open: What happens when you meet with the team At The Community Foundation, we are honored to work with generous individuals and families like so many of you who’ve established funds to support the causes you care about and the needs of our community both now and in the future. We’re also […]
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FAQs: A snapshot of clients’ tax-time charitable giving questions The year is in full swing. Attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors are asking clients to start gathering tax documents and related paperwork for 2023 tax returns and 2024 planning. Now is a good time for advisors to review a few basic tax principles related to charitable […]
What happens when I leave a bequest to my fund at The Community Foundation? Many donors and fund holders at The Community Foundation have updated their estate plans to leave a bequest to their donor-advised or other type of fund. Some bequests take the form of a “specific bequest,” which means that the fund at […]
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Local Nonprofits Receive Funding from The Community Foundation Harrisonburg, VA – Giving season is upon us and The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is celebrating. The Community Foundation reports a total of $159,518 will be granted to twelve organizations in their Fall 2023 grants cycle. Programs and projects like ‘Meals on Wheels’ by […]
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Crisis giving: Avoiding pitfalls Whether you’re motivated to respond to needs created by a conflict, accident, or natural disaster, it’s human nature to want to help—especially through financial support. All too often, a tragic event occurs and is quickly publicized through news accounts or social media. Then, the dollars start rolling into a crowdfunding site […]
Spotting opportunity: Moving from a commercial fund to The Community Foundation Although a donor-advised fund, which is becoming a more and more popular charitable planning tool, can be established through a national financial institution, The Community Foundation offers its donor-advised fund holders much broader services, more personal attention, and deeper connections to the nonprofits whose […]
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The Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to…. Since 1998, twenty-five years ago, The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) has been a champion for this community, always thinking of donors’ interests and highlighting area needs. On October 5, TCFHR hosted a celebration for their 25 years of service to the Valley. The evening, set […]
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For clients who may sell a business, the time to think charitably is right now Business owners who’ve enjoyed summertime’s more relaxed energy can deservedly daydream about the “extended vacation” that comes with selling the business! While it all sounds good, business brokers will tell you that many business owners fail to optimize—and they sometimes […]
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Making it fun: Tips for teaching children about philanthropy Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “share and share alike” and “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction about charitable giving, without risking the […]
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2024 Great Community Give nets $2.2 million, marking seven years of growth
The 2024 Great Community Give generated more than $2.2 million dollars for 148 nonprofits in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. The single-day fundraising event, hosted by The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, has generated more than $7 million total. Engagement continues to grow, with the number of donors and gifts increasing each year. Among […]
Donor-advised fund fees decrease
Donor-advised fund fees at The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County have been lowered to 1 percent, fulfilling a promise to donors made in 2013. That was the year that fees were increased – to 1.25 percent – to accommodate for necessary investments in technology, cybersecurity, and staffing. That change nearly 11 years ago […]
TCFHR receives adult vocational studies grant funding
The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) is pleased to share a new partnership with the Virginia Ready Initiative, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to convening credential-based learning opportunities to upskill Virginians for economic mobility. Their sunset operations plan for 2024 details an investment of their remaining $1.33 million+ funds into other Virginia nonprofits, […]
Our door is open: What happens when you meet with the team
Our door is open: What happens when you meet with the team At The Community Foundation, we are honored to work with generous individuals and families like so many of you who’ve established funds to support the causes you care about and the needs of our community both now and in the future. We’re also […]
FAQs: A snapshot of clients’ tax-time charitable giving questions
FAQs: A snapshot of clients’ tax-time charitable giving questions The year is in full swing. Attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors are asking clients to start gathering tax documents and related paperwork for 2023 tax returns and 2024 planning. Now is a good time for advisors to review a few basic tax principles related to charitable […]
What happens when I leave a bequest to my fund at The Community Foundation?
What happens when I leave a bequest to my fund at The Community Foundation? Many donors and fund holders at The Community Foundation have updated their estate plans to leave a bequest to their donor-advised or other type of fund. Some bequests take the form of a “specific bequest,” which means that the fund at […]
Local Nonprofits Receive 2023 Funding from The Community Foundation
Local Nonprofits Receive Funding from The Community Foundation Harrisonburg, VA – Giving season is upon us and The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is celebrating. The Community Foundation reports a total of $159,518 will be granted to twelve organizations in their Fall 2023 grants cycle. Programs and projects like ‘Meals on Wheels’ by […]
Crisis giving: Avoiding pitfalls
Crisis giving: Avoiding pitfalls Whether you’re motivated to respond to needs created by a conflict, accident, or natural disaster, it’s human nature to want to help—especially through financial support. All too often, a tragic event occurs and is quickly publicized through news accounts or social media. Then, the dollars start rolling into a crowdfunding site […]
Spotting opportunity: Moving from a commercial fund to The Community Foundation
Spotting opportunity: Moving from a commercial fund to The Community Foundation Although a donor-advised fund, which is becoming a more and more popular charitable planning tool, can be established through a national financial institution, The Community Foundation offers its donor-advised fund holders much broader services, more personal attention, and deeper connections to the nonprofits whose […]
The Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to….
The Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to…. Since 1998, twenty-five years ago, The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) has been a champion for this community, always thinking of donors’ interests and highlighting area needs. On October 5, TCFHR hosted a celebration for their 25 years of service to the Valley. The evening, set […]
For clients who may sell a business, the time to think charitably is right now
For clients who may sell a business, the time to think charitably is right now Business owners who’ve enjoyed summertime’s more relaxed energy can deservedly daydream about the “extended vacation” that comes with selling the business! While it all sounds good, business brokers will tell you that many business owners fail to optimize—and they sometimes […]
Making it fun: Tips for teaching children about philanthropy
Making it fun: Tips for teaching children about philanthropy Over the years, you’ve probably taught your young children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews lessons along the lines of “share and share alike” and “better to give than to receive.” But how do you transition these lessons into more concrete instruction about charitable giving, without risking the […]