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The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is delighted to welcome Heather Enos as our new Chief Operations and Finance Officer. Heather will steward the financial and operational infrastructure of the foundation, ensuring financial excellence and sustainability. “We are so fortunate to have been able to recruit such a high-caliber human and experienced executive to …Read More>

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome Chas Manning as our new Director of Innovation and Administration. Chas will work closely with the operations team to implement processes that translate vision into action. “Chas’ steady and committed approach to systems evaluation, human-centered design, innovation and continuous improvement will allow the foundation …Read More>

The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is proud to announce its Fall 2025 grant funding decisions, totaling $739,000 and supporting 141 nonprofits throughout the region. The Bama Works Fund supports a wide range of community-led initiatives that aim to make a positive difference in the city of …Read More>

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is launching an open call for committee members. We welcome those bringing lived experience or new perspectives to serve on committees that shape our grant-making, donor engagement, governance, and strategic initiatives. Our volunteer committees are at the heart of everything we do, and support our responsive stewardship of resources in …Read More>

Since 2008, the Louisa County Community Fund has awarded over $1,000,000 to organizations thatimprove the quality of life in Louisa County. LCCF is a committee-advised fund of the Community Foundation, continuing the philanthropy started by Albert and Ruby Bazzanella. The committee is comprised of Louisa County residents who understand the needs of the community, the …Read More>

The Community Endowment Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is proud to announce $300,000 in grant funding to 16 local organizations. These grants are awarded through the Solidarity program, a Community Endowment Fund initiative overseen by the Foundation’s Community Advisory Committee. The Solidarity program, which completed its pilot year in fall 2024, is …Read More>

The Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation is proud to announce its Spring 2025 grant funding decisions, totaling $714,000 and supporting 125 nonprofits throughout the region. The Bama Works Fund supports a wide range of community-led initiatives that aim to make a positive difference in the city of …Read More>

The Governing Board of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (the foundation) is pleased to announce Leslie Lynn Smith’s appointment as its new President and CEO, effective June 2, 2025. Smith brings a deep commitment to community development and has an impressive track record of advancing inclusive economic growth, leadership development, and strategic partnerships in multiple …Read More>