The Community Foundation of the NRV 25-26 Annual Report

Community Health Center of the New River Valley Endowment Supports the Community Health Center of the NRV’s mission. Don Michelsen Administrative Endowment Provides annual funding to meet CFNRV operational costs with a goal of self-sufficiency. In memory of Don Michelsen, founding CFNRV board member. Donald L. & Lois H. Stafford Endowment for the Humane Society of Pulaski County Supports the mission of the Humane Society of Pulaski County to advance the welfare of animals. Endowment for Lifelong Learners at Blue Mountain School* Supports the Blue Mountain School’s mission. Ethel C. Flippin Endowment Supports the Friends of Pulaski County Library, which promotes the interests of the Pulaski County Library System. Floyd Center for the Arts Endowment* Supports the Floyd Center for the Arts’ mission.

Frank & Shirleigh Marvin Scholarship Fund for the Renaissance Music Academy Supports the Renaissance Music Academy of VA’s mission. Friends of Claytor Lake, Inc. Endowment Supports the Friends of Claytor Lake’s mission. Fritz & Emma Spengler Loving Memorial Fund (Manfred Spengler) Supports Young Life of Virginia camp scholarships; specifically for youngsters residing in Montgomery County and Giles County. Giles Animal Rescue Inc. Endowment Supports the mission of the Giles Animal Rescue. Hale Community Garden Endowment Supports the Hale Community Garden, a community garden in Blacksburg managed by Live, Work, Eat, Grow, Inc. Higher Impact Fund (Pat Hyer) Supports the ongoing programs and operations of the CFNRV.

Jim & Janet Johnson Band Scholarship

Supports enhancing the musical skills and music appreciation of Blacksburg High School band students. John & Mary Jean Brown Fund Supports the Access to Community College Education (ACCE) program at New River Community College for Montgomery County students. Lindsay B. West Administrative Endowment Supports the CFNRV’s mission. Lineweaver Family Fund Supports the missions of the YMCA at Virginia Tech and Montgomery County 4-H, part of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Literacy Volunteers of America – New River Valley Endowment (Louis M. Gwin & Rachel R. Parker-Gwin) Supports Literacy NRV’s mission. MCEAP Endowment (Joe & Margot Thompson) Supports the Montgomery County Emergency Assistance Program (MCEAP) in memory of Father Harry Scott and in honor of MCEAP’s dedicated staff and volunteers, exemplified by Margie Vitale.

48 designated/agency funds

26% of foundation assets

$62,620 awarded in 2025

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