North Valley Community Foundation

North Valley Community Foundation We exist to fuel healing and compassion for a better world. NVCF exists to help you change the world.
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Through partnership, financial services, training and education we are the North Valley’s Hub for philanthropy, helping individuals, families, businesses and non-profits to maximize their impact on the local and global community.

09/01/2026

Now that the 2025-2026 Annual Report is here, we will be highlighting components of the publication here on our social media channels.

The Annual Grant Cycle section of the report highlights three of our larger annual grant programs. The Aaron Rodgers, Donna Murrill and Camp Fire funds accept applications just once a year granting out well over tens of thousands of dollars annually.

Read the full story in the Annual Report at nvcf.org/annual-report-2025-26

As our hearts are with the people Nepal and Tibet. We wanted to share some resources for those looking to support the di...
08/31/2026

As our hearts are with the people Nepal and Tibet. We wanted to share some resources for those looking to support the disaster relief efforts happening there now.

Global Giving: A donation to Global Giving's Nepal Relief Fund will help local organizations provide lifesaving emergency response, medical care, shelter, food and clean water to survivors. To learn more or make a donation, go to globalgiving.org/projects/nepal-flood-relief-fund/

World Central Kitchen: A donation to the World Central Kitchen's response to the disaster in Nepal will support their team on the ground in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts. They already have restaurant partners on the ground serving meals in the affected communities. To learn more or make a donation, go to donate.wck.org/campaign/837386/donate?c_src=site-slider-rlf198&_gl=1

Catholic Relief Services: A donation to Catholic Relief Services' flooding disaster relief fund will help provide relief and assistance to families in the impacted areas. It will support safe shelter, food, clean water, hygiene supplies and other essential household items. The organization is working closely with local partners like Caritas Nepal to assess urgent needs and how best to support those affected. To learn more or make a donation, go to www.crs.org/donate/nepal-flood?ms=agicrs0226npf00her00

All Hands and Hearts: A donation to All Hands and Hearts' Nepal flood relief fund will support efforts on the ground in Nuwakot assessing the damage and preparing to respond to the crisis in real time. As the crisis evolves, the organization will keep its social media channels updated as it learns what is needed the most. To learn more or make a donation, go to allhandsandhearts.org/our-work/programs/nepal-flood-relief

08/30/2026

The Donna Murrill Wildfire Fund at NVCF has granted $10,786 to help the Butte Prescribed Burn Association add a second fire engine to double the pace and scale of operations. The Prescribed Burn Association, which is part of the Butte County Resource Conservation District, has implemented 109 prescribed fires treating 514 acres since 2021. The grant will allow the purchase of all the components needed to turn a half-ton pickup into a fully equipped fire engine.

08/28/2026

The Donna Murrill Wildfire Fund at NVCF has granted $10,000 for a program through Northern Valley Catholic Social Service Inc. (NVCSS) that provides defensible space and vegetation management for low-income older adults in fire-prone areas.

New fund announcement: The Jan Sneed Youth Scholarship, through the CARD Foundation held here at NVCF, helps families fa...
08/28/2026

New fund announcement: The Jan Sneed Youth Scholarship, through the CARD Foundation held here at NVCF, helps families facing financial barriers access fee-based recreation programs. Eligible applicants must submit the scholarship application and proof of income. Approved recipients receive $275 per child per fiscal year for program fees. Please note that scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funds.

To make a donation to the fund go to https://www.nvcf.org/funds/card-jan-sneed-youth-scholarship-fund

To learn more about the scholarship or to apply today, go to https://www.chicorec.gov/jan-sneed-youth-scholarship

08/27/2026

The Donna Murrill Wildfire Fund at NVCF has granted $10,000 to a Butte County Fire Safe Council program that provides defensible space and performs risk assessments for vulnerable homeowners. Work includes cutting and chipping brush, and removing dead and dying trees. Project participants are prioritized based on need, with the highest priority given to residents who are low-income, elderly and disabled.

Check out our latest press release about a new program that will award grants for organizations that care for animals in...
08/25/2026

Check out our latest press release about a new program that will award grants for organizations that care for animals in Butte, Glenn, Tehama, Colusa and Plumas counties.

The application period is now through Sept. 30.

To learn more go to nvcf.org/mike-and-dotty-collett-animal-care-grant-program

Check out our latest press release about awarding $130,000 in grants for 10 wildfire prevention and response projects be...
08/24/2026

Check out our latest press release about awarding $130,000 in grants for 10 wildfire prevention and response projects benefitting Butte, Glenn, Tehama and Colusa counties.

Learn more at nvcf.org/donna-murrill-wildfire-fund

08/23/2026

If you are a youth aged 12-17, come hang out with The Crew!

We will be hosting a youth event at Our Town Pizzeria in Gridley.

The Crew is a social community and part of NVCF Cares. Events are free for youth who registered for The Crew. To register for The Crew, go to nvcf.org/thecrewregistration. For more information, please visit nvcf.org/thecrew. Questions? Email us at [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

08/23/2026

Now that the 2025-2026 Annual Report is here, we will be highlighting components of the publication here on our social media channels.

The Scholarships section of the Annual Report is one that continues to grow every year. This year alone, we awarded 79 scholarships totaling $133,830, outperforming last year's numbers by far.

Learn more about our scholarships and those who received them in the Annual Report at nvcf.org/annual-report-2025-26

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