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Where Giving Grows Community

Bringing together caring people, local solutions and community assets to create a region where everyone can chart a course toward prosperity.
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378
Total Charitable Funds
$22Million
Total Grants Distributed in 2023
$2.4Million
Strategic Grants Awarded in 2023
63
Organizations Supported by Strategic Grants in 2023
394
Scholarships Awarded in 2023
$1.1Million
Scholarship Dollars Awarded in 2023
$314MillionTotal Grants Distributed since Inception
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Who We Are

We believe the best solutions reside right here, in southwest Washington, and we trust and empower our partners to bring those ideas to life. Lighting paths to opportunity for our neighbors who face the greatest barriers creates the greatest impact and ensures that everyone can thrive.
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"The Community Foundation provides extensive leadership and support to numerous causes and organizations in southwest Washington. Giving directly to the Foundation’s Administrative Endowment Fund is how we support this critical work."
Paul & Deborah SpeerCommunity Foundation Donors

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Address

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Vancouver, WA 98660

Phone

(360) 694–2550

Hours

Monday – Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday | 9:00 a.m. to Noon

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