Specific Need
The Loudoun Chamber Foundation is a highly regarded source of philanthropic support for Loudoun-based nonprofit organizations that are supporting our community's most vulnerable citizens. Since 2015, the Loudoun Chamber Foundation has received more than 370 applications for financial assistance; and has issued 72 grants totally $252,000 to serve 43 nonprofit organizations servicing Loudoun County's residents and workers, while building a permanent endowment of $142,000 that will continue to grow and benefit Loudoun County for many generations to come.
In addition, the Chamber Foundation has enabled us to raise at least another $60,000 to fund the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) program.
The Loudoun Chamber Foundation’s most important fundraising effort of the year is happening with Give Choose, and we need your help to exceed our $25,000 goal.
Last year, we raised $27,497 for the Loudoun Chamber Foundation through Give Choose, enabling us to provide a record $44,000 in grants to 11 Loudoun-based nonprofits serving our community.
Mission
The Loudoun Chamber of Commerce is Loudoun County’s premier business advocacy organization, and is dedicated to creating enduring economic prosperity, individual opportunity and community vitality in Loudoun County for every business and every resident of our community.
We strive, every day, to achieve this vision by focusing ways that empower our members build the strength of their brand, grow their business and take advantage of unique opportunities to make a positive impact on our Loudoun community.
How do we achieve this Mission?
- Through the Loudoun Chamber, our members gain access to the largest and most diverse community of businesses and community leaders in Loudoun.
- By providing our members exclusive opportunities to develop and strengthen their brand as a trusted business in our community.
- As the voice for economic prosperity in Loudoun, the Loudoun Chamber offers our members unique opportunities to make a positive impact on our community.
Profile
The Loudoun Chamber’s charitable giving is prioritized based on our strategic objectives and mission.
- Economic Development and Entrepreneurship – The Loudoun Chamber believes economic opportunity is an essential element in a community's quality of life.
- Education and Workforce Development – The quality of our workforce and K-20 education systems are also essential contributors to quality of life.
- Public Safety –The Loudoun Chamber has a decades-long tradition of supporting our emergency first responders and their families.
- Healthy Community – Loudoun's economy is inextricably linked to the health and wellness of our citizens and the organizations that serve our citizens.