The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. aims to promote philanthropy by encouraging charitable giving, catering to donors' interests, and efficiently addressing the needs and opportunities within communities in Mercer County, West Virginia, and Tazewell County, Virginia. The foundation focuses on connecting the generosity of the region's residents with the demands of local organizations and individuals.
The grant program administered by the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. is designed to support scholarships and grants within four main sectors: Education; the Arts, Culture and the Humanities; Health; and Human Services. These areas are selected to cover a broad spectrum of community needs, indicating a multi-faceted approach to philanthropy that seeks to foster development, alleviate health and human service challenges, and enhance cultural enrichment in the covered geographic area.