Fund Catalog

Community Leadership Fund

When you give to the Community Leadership Fund, you’re helping the Foundation pursue its broad mission with a donation of general support. This flexible fund powers critical grantmaking programs, sector-specific research, and community leadership initiatives that make the Valley stronger and more successful. It also enables us to launch new solutions to emerging challenges and ensures we can respond quickly when crises arise.

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Coppola Family Travel Scholarship Fund

Inspire Global Exploration: Donate to the Coppola Family Travel Scholarship Fund The Coppola Family Travel Scholarship benefits Napa County High School students in grades 10-12 who have a desire to explore the world. This one-time award (“educational enrichment grant”) can be used to pay for tuition and associated costs for participation in a summer enrichment program in the United States or in Europe. Applicants must show a commitment to hard work and diligence in the pursuit of their goals.

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Dave Smith Scholarship Fund

Support Future Innovators & Artists: Donate to the Dave Smith Scholarship Fund The Dave Smith Scholarship Fund benefits graduating seniors who attend public high schools in Napa County and Napa Valley College students who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science or music at a community college or four-year college/university. Recipients will receive funding for up to four years of undergraduate study.

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Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund

Support Future Veterinarians: Donate to the Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund The Dr. Rick Bachman Memorial Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund is made possible by Napa Humane and benefits current or former residents of Napa County, Solano County, or Lake County. This scholarship is geared towards veterinary students who are committed to practicing companion animal veterinary medicine and plan to give back to their community after graduation. Recipients must attend an accredited veterinary college or veterinary technology program and will receive funding for up to two years while working to complete their degree.

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Edward W. Solomon Scholarship Fund (Exp)

Support Napa County Educators: Donate to the Edward W. Solomon Scholarship Fund The Edward W. Solomon Scholarship Fund, offered by California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) Napa Valley and administered by Napa Valley Community Foundation, provides financial assistance to current Napa County teachers and educators pursuing further education. This scholarship honors the legacy of Dr. Edward W. Solomon and supports educators committed to lifelong learning.

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El Futuro Educational Scholarship Fund

Empower Future Wine Industry Leaders: Donate to the El Futuro Educational Scholarship El Futuro Educational Scholarship is made possible in partnership with the Moulds Family and the Farmworker Foundation and benefits Napa County residents studying for an associate degree in viticulture and/or enology at Napa Valley College or Santa Rosa Junior College. This scholarship is geared towards students that demonstrate a drive and ambition to succeed in their community, school, or work-related functions. Recipients of the scholarship will receive funding for up to three years while working to complete their associate degree.

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Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund

Support Essential Services: Donate to the Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund The Elaine Jones Safety Net Fund was created to honor the legacy of Elaine Maria Jones, a dedicated community advocate who championed the well-being of Napa Valley residents. The Fund supports nonprofit organizations that meet the essential needs of working families and vulnerable individuals in Napa County—providing services like food assistance, housing support, healthcare access, and mental health resources.

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Fight Poverty Fund

Support Economic Security: Donate to the Fight Poverty Fund At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we believe that our Valley is only as strong as its most vulnerable residents. Unfortunately, significant barriers—like the high cost of housing—stand in the way of local families’ ability to thrive. Our Fight Poverty Fund supports the nonprofits that help residents overcome financial hardship and build a more secure future. From emergency assistance to longer-term solutions, your donation helps strengthen the local safety net for those who need it most.

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First Responders Fund

Support First Responders in Crisis: Donate to the First Responders Fund The First Responders Fund provides direct financial assistance to sworn and unsworn employees of public safety agencies in Napa County who are facing unexpected hardships. This fund helps cover out-of-pocket costs related to mental health care, medical emergencies, and natural disasters—so those who protect and serve our communities can get the support they need during their most difficult moments.

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Fruit of the Vine Scholarship Fund

Support First-Generation College Students: Donate to the Fruit of the Vine Scholarship Fund The Fruit of the Vine Scholarship Fund benefits graduating Napa County high school seniors and Napa Valley College transfer students who will find the cost of higher education a financial hardship. Preference is given to applicants who are the first in their family to attend college or are employed (or have a parent or guardian who is employed) in the Napa County wine or grape industry. Recipients of the scholarship will receive funding for up to four years of undergraduate study.

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Fund for Napa Valley

We envision a thriving, inclusive, equitable Napa Valley where collective generosity propels community-wide prosperity, resilience, and wellbeing. 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. Established in 2022 thanks to a transformational gift from the estate of the late Jane Mead, the Fund has already provided essential support for NVCF’s critical priorities, including education, housing, immigration, and programs that strengthen working families.

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Grassroots Advocacy Fund

Promote Civic Engagement: Donate to the Grassroots Advocacy Fund Napa Valley Community Foundation’s Grassroots Advocacy Fund empowers residents to feel more secure, confident, and engaged in the life of our community. Your support helps NVCF provide grants to initiatives that equip community members with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to raise their voices, influence decisions, and help shape a more just and inclusive region.

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Green Leaf Scholarship Fund

Empower Future Leaders: Donate to the Green Leaf Scholarship Fund The Green Leaf Scholarship Fund supports two exceptional scholarships—the Napa Valley Community Foundation Committed Scholarship and the Napa Valley Community Foundation Changemaker Scholarship. These scholarships recognize and support outstanding Napa County students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to their community.

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Healthcare Scholarship Fund in partnership with Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center and Queen of the Valley Foundation

Support Future Healthcare Professionals: Donate to the Healthcare Scholarship Fund The Healthcare Scholarship is made possible by Queen of the Valley Foundation and benefits Napa County residents enrolled in nursing and respiratory therapy programs at Napa Valley College or Pacific Union College. Previous recipients are eligible to reapply in subsequent years for additional funding while completing their studies.

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Invest in Youth Fund

Invest in the Next Generation: Donate to the Invest in Youth Fund At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we believe that all young people have the potential to become confident and contributing adults. However, while gifts and talents are evenly distributed, access and opportunities are not. The Invest in Youth Fund helps close that gap by supporting effective nonprofits and public agencies that help students build academic and leadership skills from preschool through college.

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Judith B. Cutcomb Fund for Better Education

Support Future Educators: Donate to the Judith B. Cutcomb Scholarship Fund The Judith B. Cutcomb Scholarship is offered by California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) Napa Valley and administered by Napa Valley Community Foundation. It is awarded in memory of Judith B. Cutcomb, a St. Helena educator. The Cutcomb Scholarship supports current St. Helena Unified School District teachers who are continuing their education or graduates of St. Helena High School studying to be educators.

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Lenore Hirsch - Jay Falk Scholarship Fund

Support Determined Students: Donate to the Lenore Hirsch–Jay Falk Scholarship Fund The Lenore Hirsch-Jay Falk Scholarship benefits Napa County high school seniors that are graduating, and who have worked hard to overcome academic challenges. Applicants must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college program in general education. Although not a requirement, applications are strongly encouraged from students who have learning disabilities and/or attend a continuation high school in Napa County. Previous recipients of the scholarship completing their first, second, or third year of college are also eligible.

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Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund

Strengthen Community Resilience: Donate to the Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund At Napa Valley Community Foundation, we believe that disasters don’t discriminate, but recovery does. The Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund provides critical resources to help our community prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Your support helps ensure that Napa County residents—especially those most vulnerable—have access to emergency aid and long-term recovery assistance when disaster strikes.

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