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Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
  • Home
  • About
    • Our History
    • Mission & Service Areas
    • President's Message
    • Board of Directors
    • Strategic Plan
    • Financial Information
    • Investment Information
    • Latest News
    • Newsletters
    • Office Location & Staff
  • Donors

    Donations

    • Donate Now
    • How to Donate
    • Advantages of The Community Foundation
    • Planned Giving

    Funds

    • Establish a Fund
    • Types of Funds
    • Donor Advised Funds
    • List of Funds
    • Agency Funds
  • Grants & Scholarships

    Grants

    • Applying for Competitive Grants
    • Grant History
    • Century Fund
    • Apply Online

    Scholarships

    • Scholarships
    • Scholarships Funds List
    • Scholarship Committee Members
  • Programs

    Youth Philanthropy Council

    • What is the Youth Philanthropy Council?
    • Youth Philanthropy Council Nomination Form
    • Youth Philanthropy Council Competitive Grant

    SHARE Greater Lynchburg

    • SHARE Greater Lynchburg
  • Advisors
    • Basic Giving Information
    • Establishing a Fund
    • Sample Bequest Language
    • Community vs. Private Foundation
  • Local giving.
    Local impact.

    Serving nonprofits in the city of Lynchburg and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell

    Our Impact
  • Enriching lives of
    families and children.

    We provide grant support for initiatives keeping our community safe and healthy for all.

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  • Enriching
    cultural opportunities.

    We provide grant support for our vibrant local arts community.

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  • Create your legacy.

    Establish a fund that will support the causes you love for generations to come.

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Here for Good since 1972

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation works to solve our community’s greatest challenges by providing grants and scholarships, and by helping individuals, families, and organizations create their charitable legacy.
Grants to Local Nonprofits
Nonprofit Collaboration
Donor Advised Funds
Scholarships
View Our 2025 Annual Report
253
Nonprofits Served
Last Fiscal Year
$2,647,763
Dollars Granted
Last Fiscal Year
$4,664,304
Donations Received
Last Fiscal Year
$75,578,761
Total
Assets at June 30

Why Donate?

There are plenty of reasons to donate to the Lynchburg Community Foundation. Here are seven of them.

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Apply for a Grant

Our grants provide support local charitable organizations and institutions. Interested in applying?

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Establishing a Fund is Easy!

Creating a fund with The Community Foundation is simple. Just give us a call at 434.845.6500!

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Support Our Community Today

Your gift to the GLCF will have an immediate impact on local nonprofits that are making our community a better place to live.

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Spring 2023 Competitive Grant Recipients

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Latest News

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $610,000 Awarded in Fall Competitive Grants and over $284,000 in Donor Advised Funds
Dec 19, 2025

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $610,000 Awarded in Fall Competitive Grants and over $284,000 in Donor Advised Funds

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The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $591,000 Awarded in Spring Grants
Jun 17, 2025

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $591,000 Awarded in Spring Grants

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The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces $100,000 Century Fund Recipient
Jun 17, 2025

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces $100,000 Century Fund Recipient

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The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $552,000 Awarded in Fall Competitive Grants and over $194,000 in Donor Advised Funds
Dec 11, 2024

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $552,000 Awarded in Fall Competitive Grants and over $194,000 in Donor Advised Funds

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In just a few simple steps, you can create a new fund that supports your favorite causes in perpetuity.

 

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It's Our Mission

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation works to solve our community’s greatest challenges by providing grants and scholarships, and by helping individuals, families, and organizations create their charitable legacy.

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Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
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1100 Commerce Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504

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Phone: 434.845.6500

Email: info@lynchburgfoundation.org

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The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves the Central Virginia region, including Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell County, and the City of Lynchburg.

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