Engine for Good
We work side-by-side with local donors and nonprofits to tackle the most important challenges our Valley faces.
About Us
Founded in 1994, Napa Valley Community Foundation works side-by-side with local donors and nonprofits to tackle the most important challenges our Valley faces.
We believe that a prosperous community rises from a strong foundation. Every day we gather generous hearts and bright minds to solve the problems that lie beneath the surface of this beautiful place we call home.Â
Our Vision
A thriving, inclusive, equitable Napa Valley where collective generosity propels community-wide prosperity, resilience, and wellbeing.
Our Mission
We mobilize resources, inspire giving, build knowledge and provide leadership on vital community issues to improve the quality of life for all in Napa County.
Every day, we gather generous hearts and bright minds to solve the problems that lie beneath the surface of this beautiful place we call home.
Our Programs
At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we believe
Champion Community
We believe that our community and our democracy are more vibrant when everyone participates in the decisions we make about our future.
Fight Poverty
We believe that our Valley is only as strong as its most vulnerable residents. Unfortunately, significant barriers—like the high cost of housing—stand in the way of local families’ ability to thrive.
Invest in Youth
We believe that all young people have the potential to become confident and contributing adults. However, while gifts and talents are evenly distributed, access and opportunities are not.
Meet the Moment
We believe that disasters don’t discriminate, but recovery does.
Latest News
Supporting Those Who Serve: The First Responders FundÂ
When troubles come to Napa County, our first responders show up without hesitation, giving everything they can to protect and support our community. Sometimes those
A Summer in Oxford, England Opens New Doors for Coppola Scholar Saniya Chandy
For as long as she can remember, 16-year-old Saniya Chandy has been drawn to medicine—especially the kind of human-centered care that helped her family through
2026 Scholarships are OPEN
🎓ANNOUNCING 2026 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! We’re excited to announce that applications for NVCF’s 2026 Scholarships are officially open! Whether you’re pursuing higher education, vocational training, or
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