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

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

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We provide grant support for our vibrant local arts community.

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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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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

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As we continue celebrating the end of our spring field trip season at Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center, we are especially grateful for the longstanding partnership of The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation 🌲
This spring, more than 500 students from across Read More

In 2024, Roads to Recovery was awarded the GLCF $100,000 Century Fund grant. Funds awarded were utilized for furnishings and equipment for a new detox program to deliver withdrawal management and recovery services.
This week, we attended the ribbon cutting Read More

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Former ABC13 sports director Dennis Carter raises funds for student-athlete scholarships

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation is proud to be the home of the Dennis Carter Student Athlete Scholarship Fund! Thanks to all of the sponsors and golfers who supported the fund at London Downs GC yesterday!

We are looking forward to having you join us for the 2026 Dennis Carter Student Athlete Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament tomorrow, May 14! Many thanks to our sponsors!
London Downs Golf Club
12:15: Registration & Lunch
12:45: Putting Contest
1:30: Shotgun Start
It looks like Read More

It's a joy to hear how GLCF grants are impacting students in the classroom with the help of Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation!
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We are thrilled to share an update for projects made possible by grants from the Ginger Paris LCS Strings Fund and its impact on students in the LCS Strings Program!
"Funds distributed from the Ginger Paris LCS Strings Fund in Read More

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Latest News

Mar 18, 2026

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

Mar 18, 2026

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation announces recipients of The Quillian Award

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

Jun 17, 2025

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

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Local giving. Local impact.

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

Enriching lives offamilies and children.

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

Enrichingcultural opportunities.

We provide grant support for our vibrant local arts community.

Create your legacy.

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

Here for Good since 1972

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