News & Stories

$3.1 Million in Grants and Counting

Posted on: Jul 30, 2025

Did you know that Napa Valley Community Foundation is the largest grantmaking organization in the Valley? Since the beginning of 2025, we’ve made more than $3.1 million in grants to more than 180 nonprofit organizations and schools—and the year’s not over yet! NVCF supports a wide range of causes that benefit Napa County residents, some of which might…

Read More

Welcoming two new board members

Posted on: Jul 30, 2025

We’re proud to share that two accomplished leaders joined the Board of Napa Valley Community Foundation this June: Patricia (Pat) Clarey and Dr. Richard (Rich) Anderson. Patricia (Pat) Clarey Pat Clarey is a longtime St. Helena resident with deep experience in government, healthcare, and nonprofit service. She currently serves on the Board of the Napa…

Read More

Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook — Event Recap

Posted on: May 7, 2025

Last week, we gathered with an engaged crowd of more than 130 of our friends and neighbors at the Yountville Community Center for Reading the Tea Leaves: Napa’s Economic Outlook. First, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert Eyler, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University for an engaging and insightful presentation.…

Read More

Navigating Napa’s Future: Insights from Our Town Hall on the General Plan

Posted on: Feb 26, 2025

How will Napa County grow and evolve over the next decade? That was the central question at our recent Town Hall Event, where urban planning expert John Rahaim shared insights on the challenges and requirements of updating our General Plan. Our CEO Terence Mulligan opened the event by reinforcing our mission to address the most…

Read More

A Scholarship Rooted in Compassion and Service

Posted on: Jan 29, 2025

Sabrina Robinson and Jenna Scherer are two passionate students making strides in the veterinary field with the help of Napa Valley Community Foundation’s Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship. Both women share a deep commitment to caring for animals and a desire to give back to their communities, embodying the spirit of Dr. Bachman’s…

Read More

A Blueprint for Community Aspirations: the California General Plan Process

Posted on: Jan 7, 2025

You may have heard that Napa County’s General Plan process is ramping up in 2025—but what exactly is a General Plan? Often called a community’s “blueprint for the future,” a General Plan sets long-term goals and priorities for housing, transportation, land use, sustainability, open spaces, and more. Under California law, cities and counties are required…

Read More

Now Open: 2025 Scholarships in Napa Valley! | ¡Abiertas Ahora: Becas 2025 en Napa Valley!

Posted on: Jan 6, 2025

We’re excited to announce that applications for NVCF’s 2025 Scholarships are officially open! Whether you’re pursuing higher education, vocational training, or professional development, there’s a scholarship opportunity for you. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Seniors Graduating from Napa County High Schools Students at Napa Valley College Napa County Nursing Students Napa County Teachers/Educators Napa County Veterans Viticulture…

Read More

Coming Soon: 2025 Scholarships in Napa Valley! | Próximamente: Becas 2025 en Napa Valley!

Posted on: Dec 4, 2024

📢 ANNOUNCING 2025 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! 🎓 💡 WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Seniors graduating from Napa County high schools Students at Napa Valley College Napa County nursing students Napa County teachers/educators Napa County veterans Viticulture and enology students Veterinary students Students in trades like welding, machining, automotive tech, and more Calistoga Jr./Sr. High students studying music And…

Read More


What is a Community Foundation?

We know you might not know, and that’s ok.
Click the “learn more” link to tuck into the details.

Learn More