Founded in 1990, the Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) is a dedicated philanthropic leader focused on enhancing the quality of life, health, and sense of belonging for all Richmond residents. The Foundation acts as a vital bridge between passionate donors and local community needs. By establishing and managing “Forever Funds”—endowment accounts that are permanently invested to ensure ongoing financial growth—RCF secures a reliable, long-term source of funding to back vital community initiatives in fields ranging from arts and culture to environmental protection.
Richmond Community Foundation
For Community. Forever.
Grants
We invest in a stronger, healthier Richmond. Every year, a portion of our investment income is distributed as grants to local charitable organizations across education, sports, arts, healthcare, and the environment.
Scholarships
We empower the next generation of local leaders. Through our dedicated scholarship funds, we provide annual financial awards to Richmond students pursuing post-secondary education and turning their academic goals into reality.
Forever Funds
Create a lasting legacy. Whether you are an individual, family, or business, you can establish or contribute to a dedicated endowment fund. Your donation is securely invested and grows over time, generating stable, long-term revenue to support the community causes closest to your heart.
“We are incredibly grateful for the positive feedback from our guests, grant recipients, and the Richmond community overall. Every dollar distributed represents a partnership in making our city more resilient.”
— Richmond Community Foundation Board
Between 2020 and 2022 alone, the Foundation turned donor generosity into $656,000 distributed directly across Richmond via community grants, scholarships, charitable disbursements, and emergency support funds.
— RCF Community Impact Report
“Our goal from the very beginning in 1990 was simple: to build a permanent resource that makes our community the best that it can possibly be. Everything we do is for Richmond, and that will never change.”
— RCF Legacy Statement