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Why Give Locally?

Fosters community engagement. Engaging all individuals irrespective of their income levels, age, and living situations can strengthen communities and enhance the overall quality of life for Nelson County residents.

More directly meets community needs, supports local services, and contributes to community development.

Is more efficient. Simply put, agile organizations like NCCF, with an all-volunteer Board, stretch resources and donations much farther than larger ones. NCCF’s overhead is very low, which means a higher percentage of the funds’ resources reach beneficiaries.

Supports the local economy. Grant funds spent in Nelson are essentially an investment in local communities.

Enriches our lives. Charitable giving makes us happier, provides a sense of purpose, personal growth, and joy.

Includes tax benefits. Contributions to NCCF (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) are eligible for tax deductions.

Other Ways to Give

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Nelson County Community Fund, Inc.
P. O. Box 253
Nellysford, VA, 22958

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Your donations go directly to nonprofits serving Nelson County. Learn more about our Recent Grantees.

Hear from our donors why they choose to give to NCCF:

“We made our first small donation to NCCF shortly after we moved to Nellysford because we had heard from our neighbors that it was a very worthwhile organization. But then we attended a donor reception and heard first-hand from the people and organizations that were receiving grants. We heard how those grants were changing the lives of Nelson County residents and it just felt right to do as much as we could to help.”

Katie Moran and Jesse Blatt

Donors since 2015

“We have lived in Stoney Creek for 19 years. We attended the very first NCCF benefit [in 2005] and I’m pretty sure we have been contributing ever since because it truly is a wonderful cause. Russ and I believe in neighbor helping neighbor and contributing to NCCF is a great way to do that.”

Mary Jo and Russ Russell

Donors since 2005

“I have lived in Nelson County for six years but had been visiting the area for the prior 17 years. I contributed to NCCF because I thought it was the best way to help a wide range of deserving neighbors in need.”

Bill Fitzpatrick

Donors since 2020

“We’ve given to NCCF probably since its inception. Gordon Smyth, who helped get NCCF going, was a friend of ours. NCCF has donated to the NCCDF [Nelson County Community Development Fund] for its emergency home repair initiative for many years… . The clientele is low income people. We are aware of the many facets of help NCCF has contributed to the community, such as accessing preventive health care, dental and vision care, and prescription drugs, paying rent and utilities, combating child hunger and promoting fitness, preparing for and affording college and many others. We also know several members of the NCCF board and believe in supporting organizations they serve.”

Woody and Judy Greenberg

Donors since 2000

“We have been donating since 2005. I remember going to the first NCCF event at Veritas [Winery]. NCCF has always been dedicated to assisting the less privileged. We feel grateful that we can afford to donate to the organization. NCCF’s mission is sound and the monies they acquire are dedicated to those who need it, not to the infrastructure of the organization. Many of our friends have and still do volunteer to participate on the board, all donating their skills and time without compensation…a very worthy organization.”

Linda and John Harrington

Donors since 2005

“Janis and I have been in Stoney Creek in May 2018. I’m sure I heard about NCCF via a mailing. The inspiration to donate was simply to give back. It’s always better to give than to receive.”

Tim and Janis Ketchmark

Donors since 2020