What is a Community Foundation?

Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area. They bring together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support important causes and provide localized solutions for individuals and organizations. A community foundation both stewards and grows resources while making grants and supporting programs in the community.

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Humanities Council of the Virgin Islands

In In August 2024, CFVI was appointed by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as the U.S. Virgin Islands’ official humanities council. CFVI now receives general operating support from NEH and joins 56 humanities councils nationwide, delivering programs and resources across the U.S. and its jurisdictions. Learn more.

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Center for the Book

CFVI was honored by the Library of Congress in 2022 with an invitation to serve as the Center for the Book for the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more.

Creating Lasting Impact

For more than 30 years, the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands has matched donors with causes, creating lasting impact throughout the territory.

Our Impact

$62.5 million

Awarded in Grants

throughout the USVI since 1990.

$18 million

Disaster Response and Recovery

$4 million

Awarded in Scholarships

since 1996.

Grantee Spotlight

Genealogy in the Classroom Workshop

U.S. Virgin Islands educators met in St. Croix for a professional development workshop about changing how history is…

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Grantee Spotlight

Lutheran Social Services of the Virgin Islands

Funded by the Popular VI Community Fund Through support from the Empowerment Through Enterprise grant, adolescent gir…

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Engineers for Tomorrow Outreach Grant

Funded by the Margaritaville Wyndham Educational Fund This grant supported 13 hands-on engineering workshops for yout…

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Grantee Spotlight

Friends of the VI National Park

Funded by the Edward S. Moore Family Foundation The 2025 Summer Trail Crew included 11 Virgin Islands students (ages…

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