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


Fresno, Visalia Nonprofits Receive $200K from Bank of America
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The other grant recipients are Central California Food Bank, Central Valley Community Foundation, Community Services & Employment...more

10 local films earn $5000 each
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

The Central Valley Community Foundation has been a trusted partner in philanthropy in the Central Valley for more than 50 years. Our mission is...more

Fresno mayor race deepens with addition of Balch
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Elliott Balch, chief operating officer of the Central Valley Community Foundation and a former member of Fresno Mayor Ashley...more

This candidate was behind the scenes. Now he's stepping out and running for Fresno mayor
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Elliott Balch, Chief Operating Officer for Central Valley Community Foundation, talks about his run for mayor of Fresno and what he'll bring to the...more

City Council Candidate Garcia Touts Business, Veteran Background
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

He worked under Mayor Ashley Swearengin's administration before following her to the Central Valley Community Foundation. When asked,...more

Grants available for storefront renovations in Downtown Fresno
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Made possible by JP Morgan Chase's PRO Neighborhoods grant, along with the Central Valley Community Foundation, the program...more

Valley foundation offers $5K to local filmmakers
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Central Valley Community Foundation is offering $5,000 grants to 10 filmmakers to capture inspiring people and places of the...more

Agriland's James Maxwell honored for philanthropy
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

He serves on the boards of the Central Valley Community Foundation, the Sequoia Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Madera...more

Janz says it's 'highly unlikely' he will challenge Nunes in 2020, eyes Fresno mayor run
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

Janz said he will meet this week with former mayor and Central Valley Community Foundation CEO Ashley Swearengin and the Fresno Chamber...more

The Bee wins first-place awards for public service journalism, photography
Foundation: Central Valley Community Foundation

... journalists outside the Valley. The Gruner awards are funded by the Central Valley Foundation and the Central Valley Community...more



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