The Fund for Napa Valley is our permanent grantmaking endowment, devoted to addressing challenges and seizing opportunities that shape Napa Valley both today and in the future. 

Established in 2022 through a transformational gift from the estate of the late Jane Mead, the eight-figure Fund has already provided significant financial support to Napa Valley Community Foundation’s critical priorities, fueling grants in education, housing, immigration, and programs that strengthen working families.

Why your support matters

Today's needs won't necessarily be tomorrow's. The Fund for Napa Valley gives us the freedom to innovate, the flexibility to address emerging challenges, and the ability to launch bold new initiatives that can solve the problems of the future. NVCF is our community’s incubator for impactful ideas that strengthen our region—and this Fund powers that work.

Your contribution is combined with gifts from other community members who care deeply about Napa Valley, amplifying your impact and ensuring that help is available when and where it’s needed most. 

Your Gift Can:

-Multiply impact: Your gift is leveraged by the generosity of other local donors.

-Shape the future: Anyone can be a philanthropist, and every gift makes a difference.

-Create a lasting legacy: We welcome your support today, as well as future contributions through your estate plan.