Community Foundation

For Rockbridge, Bath & Alleghany County

 

CFRBA helps individuals, families, nonprofit organizations and others establish charitable legacies. As a community foundation, we work diligently to connect philanthropic resources with important community needs. We invite you to learn more about the benefits of giving through the community foundation and our work to build bridges of hope and opportunity for the future.

2022 Annual Reception

After years of community support and growth, we have been able to grant a cumulative $3.4 million to nonprofit organizations, projects and programs across the Community Foundation’s service area. In 2022, we awarded over $380,000 in community grants.

CFRBA has become a vibrant community foundation through the generous charitable giving of ordinary people. Grants come from the more than 80 funds, primarily endowments, established by individuals, families, and businesses to support arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and human services. We hold assets totaling over $7 million dollars.

 

While it is gratifying to reach a milestone such as $3.4 million in grants, tonight we truly celebrate the generosity of the community that has allowed us to reach those goals. Each of those dollars represents our community’s support for those nonprofits that serve the region’s needs and opportunities,” said Buddy Bryan, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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Community Foundation Celebrates Over 20 Years of Service

CFRBA has become a vibrant community foundation through the generous charitable giving of ordinary people. Grants come from the more than 80 funds, established by individuals, families, and businesses that have set up funds for causes they support.

80+ Funds

Our 80+ funds, primarily endowments, were established by individuals, families, and businesses to support arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and human services.

$380,000 in Grants 2022

In 2022 we were able to award over $380,000 in Community Grants.

Supporting 90+ Organizations

We are proud to help support over 80+ organizations through our family of funds and generous donations from our communities.

Covid-19 Relief Fund

 Providing Pandemic Relief– CFRBA served as a community leader to alleviate the virus’s impact on our communities placing over $880,000 into the community to address the most critical needs.

3.4 Million in Grants

Over the past  years of community support and growth, we have been able to grant a cumulative $3.4 million to nonprofit organizations, projects and programs.

$7+ Million in Assets

Our total fund assets have grown to over $7 million dollars. This includes 40 Donor Advised funds, 2 Unrestricted Funds, 18 Agency Funds, 6 Designated Funds and 10 Scholarship Funds.

100+ Scholarships Awarded

Our 10 Scholarship Funds awarded $30,000 in scholarships in 2021.

Black Owned Entrepreneurship

CFRBA has awarded over $150,000 to support 16 new black owned business start-ups.

CFRBA serves the communities of Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany

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