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Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: SHERRIE ARMSTRONG

PRESIDENT AND CEO, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER RICHMOND, RICHMOND

Virginia Business //September 2, 2025//

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: SHERRIE ARMSTRONG
Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: SHERRIE ARMSTRONG

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: SHERRIE ARMSTRONG

PRESIDENT AND CEO, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR A GREATER RICHMOND, RICHMOND

Virginia Business //September 2, 2025//

Armstrong is only the second president and CEO of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, established in 1968. She has held that position since 2015 after 26 years of leadership roles with United Way at local and national levels, including working as executive vice president of investor relations at United Way Worldwide and serving as CEO for the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg for 11 years.

The foundation is committed to accelerating regional prosperity for the Richmond region, addressing community needs and supporting local . It manages about 1,300 charitable funds with assets of some $800 million. In 2024, the foundation awarded more than $5 million to 141 organizations through its Community Impact grants program, helping individuals and families build paths to economic mobility.

Armstrong serves on the boards of directors of Venture Richmond and the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg. She has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from West Virginia University.
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