Honoring the memory and legacy of a loved one.
Creating a Memorial Fund allows you to solidify the legacy of a loved one by supporting the causes and charities they were passionate about. You can raise funds over time and request donations in lieu of flowers, which will be used to pour back into the community – all in memory of your family member or friend.Donor Benefits:
- You may choose to name the fund after your loved one, honoring their legacy in the community for years to come
- You will receive a donation link, allowing easy access for friends and family to give to the fund in lieu of flowers
- All gifts made to your fund are fully tax-deductible
- Our expert staff stand ready to help identify giving opportunities that fit the purposes of your fund and the individual you are honoring
- The foundation will handle all the administrative and processing tasks associated with your grants and deposits to your fund
- There is no minimum initial contribution required for Memorial Funds
- Access to your fund 24 hours a day through our secure online resource
Ready to create your fund? See a list of our current Memorial Funds below or visit our Establish a Fund page to get started.
| Scholarship Fund Alex Thomas Effort Award FundEstablished: November 6, 2001 supports a Junior or Senior at James Madison High School and member of the Swim and Dive team. The selection committee seeks candidates that demonstrate dedication and a positive attitude and who is also a good mentor to younger students. |
| Donor Advised Fund Amy Takayama-Perez Memorial Fund for George Mason UniversityEstablished: July 18, 2023 In honor and remembrance of Amy Takayama-Perez, which will provide direct grants to George Mason University for George Mason University's related summer programs advancing Media, Journalism, and the Environment. |
| Scholarship Fund The Barbara Cornwell Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished: February 22, 2021 benefits graduating high school seniors from Unity Reed High School in Manassas, VA. |
| Donor Advised Fund Brian N. Vogel Positive Change FundEstablished: August 22, 2021 provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| Scholarship Fund Celebrate Cherie Scholarship FundEstablished: August 23, 2010 supports a Northern Virginia resident pursuing a postgraduate degree in physical therapy. |
| Scholarship Fund Charles Homer Barton Scholarship FundEstablished: December 14, 2008 supports children of police officers in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties. Five scholarships are awarded each year. |
| Scholarship Fund Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation FundEstablished: October 12, 2021 benefits nontraditional students enrolled in a college or university |
| Donor Advised Fund Edward Kussy Charitable FundEstablished: November 30, 2018 benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation. |
| Designated Fund Elaine Avington Griffin Unsung Educators Designated FundEstablished: April 11, 2008 supports nonprofits providing support to children of custodial, maintenance, facilities, food service and transportation classified employees of Loudoun County Public Schools, in particular, to make grants to the Loudoun Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. |
| Donor Advised Fund Ellen S. Flanagan Memorial FundEstablished: August 17, 2006 supports access to dental and oral health care. |
| Scholarship Fund Grace Brettle Memorial FundEstablished: February 29, 1996 supports women studying accounting at Northern Virginia Community College. |
| Donor Advised Fund Gregory M. Denkler Memorial FundEstablished: February 12, 2015 provides direct grants to nonprofits supporting brain tumor research, treatment, and care. |
| Donor Advised Fund Hazel's FundEstablished: September 14, 2007 supports families' health, Children's National Medical Center, AVM Research and programs that benefit children with special needs. |
| Donor Advised Fund The J. Watkins Endowment for the Arts and Education FundEstablished: October 9, 2018 nourishes the arts and education causes that were near and dear to J. Watkins' heart. Through grants to deserving organizations, the Fund is dedicated to making the world the more beautiful and inclusive place that J. always envisioned and worked to create. |
| Scholarship Fund Jackson Robert Greene Memorial Athletic Scholarship FundEstablished: October 6, 2019 supports one female and one male varsity athlete from Herndon High School who could be "counted on" both on and off the field. |
| Donor Advised Fund Jay O'Connor Fund for Youth SoccerEstablished: August 10, 2002 supports schools and organizations supporting youth soccer. |
| Donor Advised Fund Jeffrey Virostek FundEstablished: April 7, 2004 supports arts, youth, education, health and community improvement, and helps families fighting childhood cancers. |
| Donor Advised Fund The Jessica Leigh Siwek Memorial FundEstablished: April 16, 2000 supports youth, education, health and community improvement. |
| Designated Fund Jody Steenland Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished: October 2, 2000 provides needs-based financial assistance for secondary education by providing grants to the Rose and Elizabeth Koury Scholarship Funds. |
| Scholarship Fund John Borden Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished: January 19, 2000 supports Computer Clubhouse members who are graduating seniors from Fairfax County Public Schools with a STEM-related degree objective and a record of giving back to the community. |
| Scholarship Fund John Franklin Hiller Memorial FundEstablished: March 19, 1994 supports seniors at West Springfield High School who have demonstrated interest, skill and promise in the writing of poetry. |
| Scholarship Fund Kelly Elizabeth Baker & Family Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished: November 8, 2005 supports a graduating senior from Middleburg Academy and a member of St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church/Knights of Columbus, Council 8600. Winners are selected based on artistic, scholastic and spiritual development during the student's senior year. |
| Designated Fund Leslie Prokop Memorial FundEstablished: November 4, 2012 provides support to the Main Street Child Development Center. |
| Scholarship Fund Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship FundEstablished: August 9, 2020 supports a student studying musical performance, jazz studies or choral conducting at a historically or predominantly black college or university (HBCU). |
| Scholarship Fund Louise Lightner Jamison Teacher Scholarship FundEstablished: November 22, 2015 supports high school seniors residing in Prince William County who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of education. |
| Donor Advised Fund Mark C. Wilson Memorial FundEstablished: August 16, 2018 supports students who need help learning math, supports academic research to cure diseases, supports children who need financial help to pursue sports and music, and anything related to dogs. |
| Donor Advised Fund Mary Karen Read Memorial Endowment FundEstablished: November 5, 2007 supports education, child and youth development, poverty relief, education, health and aging, military personnel and their families and community improvement. |
| Donor Advised Fund Michael S. Rusciolelli Memorial Endowment FundEstablished: January 31, 2004 supports programs, faculty and students at Osbourn Park High School in Prince William County Virginia and scholarships for Osbourn Park High School graduating students. |
| Scholarship Fund Michell Merhige Scholarship FundEstablished: December 15, 2012 supports a graduating senior attending a Fairfax County public school who has overcome many personal obstacles and plans to pursue a college degree. |
| Donor Advised Fund Motivated for Mav SCN8A Epilepsy FundEstablished: August 14, 2017 supports medical research for a rare form of epilepsy, SCN8A. This flexible fund will provide direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| Designated Fund Nicholas C. Kirven Freedom is Not Free FundEstablished: September 18, 2005 supports TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) and Third Option Foundation. |
| Donor Advised Fund Rachel Harrell Memorial FundEstablished: March 6, 2013 provides direct grants to support programs benefiting single mothers and their children, victims of domestic violence, abused and neglected children, child and youth development, children's health, and other causes that help improve the lives of women and children. |
| Permanent Fund Richard Walsh and Eleni Pantelis Tzortzidou Walsh Memorial FundEstablished: August 27, 2021 benefits the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for the sole purpose of contributing to the Permanent Fund, an unrestricted endowment at the Community Foundation, particularly to support the areas of environmental causes and cancer (medical) research. |
| Scholarship Fund Robert Spencer Smith Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished: November 30, 2017 supports students at Patriot District High School who have Special Needs (as documents in an IEP), and preferably those who are pursuing higher education and a career in technology. |
| Donor Advised Fund Ruta Nene Memorial FundEstablished: July 26, 2024 supports 501(c)3 nonprofits and organizations that have undergone an equivalency determination to establish a good faith determination that a non-US organization is the equivalent of a US public charity, namely the ashram, Shiva Yog Sadhana Kendra Nepal. |
| Donor Advised Fund Tena's Light FundEstablished: January 7, 2008 supports child and youth, education, homelessness, health and aging, the environment, arts and culture and community development. |
| Donor Advised Fund Thomas Johnson Education and Enrichment Memorial FundEstablished: December 7, 2021 Provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| Donor Advised Fund Travis Evans Memorial FundEstablished: July 6, 2019 supports public charities in Northern Virginia and beyond in memory of Travis Earl Evans. |
| Donor Advised Fund Tyler Joe Young Memorial FundEstablished: August 20, 2020 provides direct grants to organizations serving children and young adults in need of financial assistance for mental health and addiction services. |
| Scholarship Fund William J. Foreman Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished: May 18, 2006 supports graduating seniors of Fairfax County Public Schools who are unaccompanied (independent of parents or guardians) or homeless. |
| Scholarship Fund Woody Marshall Memorial Scholarship FundEstablished: September 4, 2016 supports graduating seniors at Brentsville District High School to continue their education and honor, through poetry, someone who deeply impacted their lives. |
| Donor Advised Fund Yolonda Pajot Memorial Fund for Ovarian CancerEstablished: April 5, 2020 provides direct grants to organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. |
| Scholarship Fund Yuthud Oberdick Scholarship FundEstablished: January 25, 2007 supports a graduating senior at Chantilly High School who demonstrates enthusiasm for learning, resiliency, integrity and love of social studies. |
| Donor Advised Fund Zachary Heuple Memorial Foundation FundEstablished: September 28, 2017 honors Zachary's love for others by providing direct grants and other forms of assistance to nonprofit organizations that were important to Zachary. |
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