Focus Areas
Aligned with the eight funding areas of the Washington County Community Foundation, these eight broad focus areas provide concise narratives on our community’s overall needs. Zoom into each category to learn about the current, most-pressing needs of a particular nonprofit serving our area.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare organizations in Washington County provide crucial services, such as shelter, adoption, rescue, emergency response, healthcare, and population control, impacting animals and the community.
Focus on Animal WelfareArts & Humanities
Arts & humanities nonprofits play an important role in the vitality of Washington County through entertainment, education, tourism, employment, the local economy, as well as inclusion.
Focus on Arts & HumanitiesCommunity Improvement & Economic Development
Nonprofit organizations in Washington County play a crucial role in community improvement and economic development by addressing various needs, collaborating with agencies, and contributing to the county's growth.
Focus on Community Improvement & Economic DevelopmentConservation & Environment
Nonprofit organizations in Washington County dedicated to conservation and environment play a vital role in protecting and preserving natural resources, aiming to maintain the county's appeal and balance progress with environmental protection.
Focus on Conservation & EnvironmentEducation
Educational organizations in Washington County provide diverse learning opportunities for individuals of all ages, supporting personal growth, skill development, and a deeper understanding of the world, with a wide range of formal and informal programs available.
Focus on EducationHealth & Fitness
The health and fitness sector of Washington County nonprofits focus on addressing the physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional needs of residents through health care facilities, wellness programs, education, recreation, and more.
Focus on Health & FitnessHuman Needs
Human needs organizations in Washington County provide an array of programs and services addressing critical issues to improve the lives of community members of all ages.
Focus on Human NeedsReligion & Faith-Based
Religion & faith-based organizations play an important role in Washington County by bringing together communities, assisting those in need, and encouraging belief in a better future.
Focus on Religion & Faith-Based