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ROOTED IN COMMUNITY

The nonprofit that meets our region's needs.

Supporting our communities through wildfire recovery.

To help you direct your support where it's needed most, we’ve put together a list of organizations providing immediate relief, along with a link to our long-term fire recovery fund.

Drawing on more than ten years of wildfire response experience, we'll be working with local nonprofits and agencies to get assistance to individuals and families as quickly as possible.

WAYS TO GIVE

GIVE TO A FUND

Make an online gift to an established Community Foundation fund of your choice.

TYPES OF FUNDS

Give throughout your lifetime or establish a legacy to support the causes you care about, forever. 

FROM YOUR WILL

By leaving a portion of your estate to the Foundation, you can support the causes you care about.

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BECOME A PIG

Become a Partner in Giving with an unrestricted gift to the Foundation that supports grants, scholarships, nonprofits, and general operations.

GIFTS OF STOCK

Give shares of appreciated stock to your fund or any Community Foundation fund.

GIVING CARD

Use your Giving Card to support any of the funds managed by the Foundation.

NEWS & EVENTS

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The Woods Family Music and Arts Grant is now accepting applications for its 2026 funding cycle, offering up to $5,000 in support for eligible nonprofits and public schools in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. The application period opens August 1 and closes September 30, 2026.

Woods Family Music & Arts Grant Now Open

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The Community Foundation of NCW is now accepting applications for its Legacy Funds Grant program. The application is open to charitable organizations in Cashmere, Chelan Valley, Upper Valley, and Wenatchee Valley. The deadline is August 15.

Now Accepting 2026 Legacy Fund Grant Applications

MVF New LAB Members

Congratulations new MVF LAB members Jane Gilbertsen and Jon Brown! Applications for Methow Valley Fund's Grants Committee will be open from June 1 - 15, 2026. 

MVF Announces New LAB Members and Grants Committee Openings

(L) Beth Stipe, CFNCW Executive Director and (R) Nancy Nash-Méndez, HAOC Executive Director, hold the ARC loan repayment check during the groundbreaking for the Wildrose Multifamily Affordable Housing project in Winthrop, WA.

CFNCW and HAOC celebrate the Wildrose Affordable Housing groundbreaking and the first ARC loan repayment supporting rural community development.

Wildrose Affordable Housing Breaks Ground with Support from ARC Loan Program

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“What makes a strong community?” In our new strategic plan, we've identified three components that will take the Foundation in a new, stronger direction.

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

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The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) has announced updates to the NCW Foundation for Youth Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2027 beginning July 1, 2026.

NCW Foundation for Youth Grant Program Updates

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Natalie Kuehler, a resident of Winthrop and a dedicated advocate for community philanthropy, has been awarded the prestigious Robert L. White Award for Excellence in Community Philanthropy.

Natalie Kuehler of Methow Valley Honored with Robert L. White Award

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The Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) has awarded $140,000 to 32 nonprofits across the Okanogan Valley through its Okanogan Valley Fund (OVF) Legacy Grant Program. 

$140,000 Awarded in OVF Grant to Support Local Nonprofits

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CFNCW is happy to announce that the Waterville Community Fund awarded $9,408 in grants to support local projects that help meet the needs of the Waterville community and its citizens.  

Waterville Community Funds Awards $9,408