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Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
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  • About
    • Our History
    • Mission & Service Areas
    • President's Message
    • Board of Directors
    • Strategic Plan
    • Financial Information
    • Investment Information
    • Latest News
    • Newsletters
    • Office Location & Staff
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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.
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View Our 2025 Annual Report
270
Nonprofits Served
Last Fiscal Year
$2,876,102
Dollars Granted
Last Fiscal Year
$3,696,745
Donations Received
Last Fiscal Year
$84.7M
Total
Assets at June 30

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Spring 2023 Competitive Grant Recipients

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    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation was proud to attend the Jubilee Family Development Center groundbreaking on Friday to celebrate the successful completion of the Tools for Change capital campaign.
    This expansion of the Astronaut Leland Melvin STEM Center at Jubilee Read More
    Posted: 2 weeks ago
  • The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation has had a big week inspiring philanthropy across our ....
    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation has had a big week inspiring philanthropy across our region!
    On Wednesday, we launched our 21st Youth Philanthropy Council with 26 high school seniors from 13 local high schools! They will be guided by an Read More
    Posted: 2 weeks ago
  • Happy Graduation Day, YP Board Mentorship Program!
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    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation and SHARE Greater Lynchburg were delighted to facilitate the inaugural Young Professionals Board of Directors Mentorship Program between March and September 2026. On Monday, September 14, we celebrated the program graduation for 17 participants at Read More
    Posted: 2 weeks ago
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    Thank you to our donors who make these grants possible!! #HereForGood .#MakeMorePossible
    Posted: 3 weeks ago
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    Many thanks to the Bedford Bulletin Newspaper for featuring a grant from The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation to Wharton Garden (WMF).
    “The grant allowed the WMF to purchase and install the final outdoor musical instrument for the Melody Garden called Read More
    Posted: 3 weeks ago
  • Many thanks to donors to the GLCF who designate funds to support the Lynchburg Humane Society wh....
    Many thanks to donors to the GLCF who designate funds to support the Lynchburg Humane Society who make these grants possible! #HereForGood #LeaveYourLegacy
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    Estate Gift of More Than $1.5 Million Establishes New Endowed Fund at Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
    Aug 21, 2026

    Estate Gift of More Than $1.5 Million Establishes New Endowed Fund at Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation

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    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $658,000 Awarded in Spring Grants
    Jun 19, 2026

    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces over $658,000 Awarded in Spring Grants

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    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Announces $100,000 Century Fund Recipient
    Jun 18, 2026

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

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    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Program Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
    Mar 18, 2026

    The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Program Announces 2026 Grant Recipients

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