What is the Northern Piedmont 
Community Foundation?

Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to build philanthropic capital to enhance and preserve the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties and strengthen the region's nonprofit organizations.

Annual Report
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History of NPCF
The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation was founded in December 2000 by a group of nine concerned citizens from Virginia's Piedmont region. The group began by exploring, researching, and initiating a community foundation to meet the charitable needs of this area.

NPCF is dedicated to building a community of givers who provide a permanent source of money available for investments in nonprofit organizations throughout the region. In addition, NPCF will fund projects that are innovative and meet the changing needs of the community.

History of Community Foundations
The first community foundation was formed in 1914 by Frederick Goff, President of the Cleveland Trust Company. Mr. Goff felt that there needed to be a way for individuals of all means to leave philanthropic bequests to benefit their community without having to create a private foundation. His concept was simple.
People would donate funds to meet local needs and they would be administered and invested by local professionals. Today, there are over 650 community foundations in the United States with assets totaling $29.7 billion.

Review Our Most Recent Financials
2010-11 Audit Report

2009-10 990

Investment Program
The Northern Piedmont Community Foundation's investments are overseen by an investment committee consisting of members with expertise in the field. While our asset allocation is subject to change, the committee's current target is as listed below.

Information on the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation’s investment manager, fees, and investment committee is available by contacting the NPCF office at 540-349-0631, npcf@verizon.net, or P.O. Box 182, Warrenton, Virginia 20188.

NPCF Policies & Procedures

• NPCF Bylaws
• Conflict of Interest Policy

Board of Directors

Board of Directors

John W. McCarthy, III

Chairman

Robin C. Gulick, Esq.

President

Thomas D. Gillespie

Treasurer

Molly Fray Sanford

Secretary

Robert C. Dart, M.D.

Marshall deF. Doeller*

L. Trice Gravatte, M.D.

Susan S. Griffin, D.D.S.

Michael T. Leake

Nina McKee

Merrill P. Strange

Carlton M. Yowell

M. Cole Johnson, Executive Director

Past Board of Directors

Douglas K. Baumgardner

Christy M. Connolly*

Linda R. Dietel*

G. Wayne Eastham*

Georgia E. Fischel

David C. Gerrish, Jr.*

J. Carl Kincheloe

Robert deT. Lawrence, IV

J. Clifford Miller, III

Margaret (Marty) W. Moon

Steve W. Rodgers*

George D. Scheulen*

Susan B. Strittmatter

C. Hunton Tiffany*

Fred G. Wayland, JR*.

*Founding Board of Directors