Central Valley Community Foundation



For more than fifty years the Central Valley Community Foundation has been a trusted partner in philanthropy in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare and Kings Counties.

Founded in 1966, it provides giving options for individuals, families, businesses and other foundations to invest in programs that address social and environmental needs.

The foundation works with donors and nonprofits to advance effective philanthropy and build stronger communities with a staff possessing in-depth knowledge of the needs of the region and the agencies and organizations that are working to find solutions.



    

Recent News from Central Valley Community Foundation


Fostering Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural Innovation in California'S Central Valley
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

California's Central Valley is home to 25% of the US' fruits and nuts, and the state's agriculture-heavy San Joaquin Valley alone accounts for 19% of revenue and 14% of gross domestic product, per a...more

News Briefs
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

"California has a unique opportunity to further its efforts to build a'regions' approach to development that brings together goals surrounding economy, equity, and environment," says Ashley...more

Fresno Community Health Improvement Partnership Receives $25K Award
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The Department of Health and Human Services has selected a group in Fresno, Calif., as one of 14 finalists for its Children and Youth Resilience Challenge. The challenge aims to fund "innovative,...more

Tule River Indian Tribe declares water shortage after Tropical Storm Hilary - KVPR
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

This story is part of the Central Valley News Collaborative, which is supported by the Central Valley Community Foundation with technology...more

Language, communication a concern as Merced County communities faced flooding - KVPR
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

This story is part of the Central Valley News Collaborative, which is supported by the Central Valley Community Foundation with technology...more

UC Santa Cruz scholars aim to address climate change through new Sierra Health Foundation grant
Foundation: Sierra Health Foundation, California Endowment, James Irvine Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation

"We should always be talking about 'our' economy rather than 'the' economy, to remind us that economic activity is organized by people, not created by nature, and thus reflects values, power, and...more

Foundation, Fresno Housing relationship goes beyond officemates - The Business Journal
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

A ribbon cutting in Downtown Fresno Wednesday for Fresno Housing and the Central Valley Community Foundation marks the beginning of a...more

Tiny Valley community goes nearly 24 hours without water after its only well fails - KVPR
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

This story is part of the Central Valley News Collaborative, which is supported by the Central Valley Community Foundation with technology...more

“The Big Tell” awards documentary filmmakers with $5,000 grants to tell local stories - KVPR
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The competition, which is now in its sixth year, is presented by the James B. McClatchy Foundation and the Central Valley Community...more



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