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North Valley Community Foundation

Chico, California  ·  EIN 680161455  ·  Private foundation

North Valley Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Chico, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $25.2M in grants paid and $73.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 488 individual grants from this funder — $44.9M awarded across 2020–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$25.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$73.6M
Total assets
488
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What North Valley Community Foundation funds

North Valley Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include older adults, youth pop.

older adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for North Valley Community Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Youth for Change
GENERAL SUPPORT
Paradise, CA$4.1M2020
Town of Paradise
GENERAL SUPPORT
Paradise, CA$1.6M2020
Camp Fire Collaborative
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chico, CA$1.5M2020
Jesus Center - Jesus Provides Our Daily Bread
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chico, CA$1.4M2022
Camp Fire Collaborative
GENERAL SUPPORT
Paradise, CA$1.3M2022
Butte County
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oroville, CA$1.3M2020
County of Butte Department of Employment and Social Services
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oroville, CA$1.3M2020
Butte County Mounted Sheriff Posse
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oroville, CA$1.0M2020
Habitat for Humanity of Butte County
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chico, CA$918K2022
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Covington, KY$737K2023
3core Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chico, CA$710K2020
Butte County Office of Education
GENERAL SUPPORT
Oroville, CA$688K2022
Community Housing Improvement Program (chip)
GENERAL SUPPORT
Chico, CA$651K2022
Plumas Strong
DISASTER RELIEF
Greenville, CA$640K2023
Camp Fire Collaborative
DISASTER RELIEF
Paradise, CA$622K2023

North Valley Community Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$21.3M
2022$12.5M
2023$11.1M

How to apply for funding from North Valley Community Foundation

North Valley Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nvcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about North Valley Community Foundation

Does North Valley Community Foundation accept grant applications?
North Valley Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does North Valley Community Foundation fund?
North Valley Community Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Youth for Change, Town of Paradise, Camp Fire Collaborative. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does North Valley Community Foundation give in grants?
North Valley Community Foundation reported $25.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $44.9M over 488 grants.
Where is North Valley Community Foundation located?
North Valley Community Foundation is based in Chico, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680161455.
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About this profile. This page is built from North Valley Community Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with North Valley Community Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.