Support the Shore You Love. Forever.
For more than 20 years, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation has connected generous people with the nonprofits and causes that make our community strong.
We are the only community foundation focused solely on Accomack and Northampton counties.
What We Do
We help individuals, families, and organizations:
Create permanent endowed funds
Support local nonprofits through community grants
Leave meaningful charitable legacies
Respond to changing community needs over time
Gifts are invested, and a portion is granted each year, creating ongoing support for the Shore.
Why It Matters
Since 2004:
Nearly $5 million awarded in competitive community grants to nonprofits serving the Eastern Shore
Millions more distributed through donor-advised, designated, and field of interest funds
Over $16 million in permanent charitable assets serving the Shore, now and well into the future
From education and healthcare to the arts, housing, and environmental stewardship, our grants strengthen the fabric of life across our two counties.
How You Can Get Involved
Whether you want to give today or plan for tomorrow, we make it simple.
Make an Annual Gift
Support our community grantmaking and immediate needs.
Contribute to an Existing Fund
Help grow an endowed fund that supports causes you care about.
Start a Named Fund
With $25,000 or more, create a permanent charitable fund tailored to your interests.
Include ESVCF in Your Estate Plans
Create a legacy that supports the Shore for generations.
We work alongside other important organizations on the Shore.
While some nonprofits raise and distribute funds each year, we focus on building long-term charitable assets that provide support forever.