Greater Washington Community Foundation

Organization Overview

Greater Washington Community Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Greater Washington Community Foundation employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Washington Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2023, Greater Washington Community Foundation generated $93.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.4m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Greater Washington Community Foundation has awarded 10,865 individual grants totaling $735,629,287. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR MISSION IS TO LEAD, MOBILIZE, AND IGNITE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO BUILD A RACIALLY EQUITABLE, JUST, AND THRIVING REGION WHERE EVERYONE PROSPERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE GIVING VEHICLES DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE PHILANTHROPIC INTENT OF INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND GROUPS VIA DONOR ADVISED, FIELD OF INTEREST, DESIGNATED OR OTHER FUND TYPES. ADMINISTRATION CONSISTS OF GIFT RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT, INVESTMENT OF FUND ASSETS, PROCESSING, AND DISBURSING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ENTITIES ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL FUND. THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO OVER 750 FUNDS.


ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE GIVING VEHICLES DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE PHILANTHROPIC INTENT OF INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND GROUPS VIA DONOR ADVISED, FIELD OF INTEREST, DESIGNATED OR OTHER FUND TYPES. ADMINISTRATION CONSISTS OF GIFT RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT, INVESTMENT OF FUND ASSETS, PROCESSING, AND DISBURSING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ENTITIES ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL FUND. THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO OVER 750 FUNDS.


INTERNAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES - PROGRAM INITIATIVES ARE DISCRETIONARY ACTIVITIES OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DESIGNED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION. PROGRAM INITIATIVES OF THE CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD INCLUDE THE GREATER WASHINGTON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE, PARTNERSHIP TO END HOMELESSNESS, AND VOICES DMV. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)


INTERNAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES - PROGRAM INITIATIVES ARE DISCRETIONARY ACTIVITIES OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DESIGNED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION. PROGRAM INITIATIVES OF THE CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD INCLUDE THE GREATER WASHINGTON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE, PARTNERSHIP TO END HOMELESSNESS, AND VOICES DMV. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)


FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTIVELY EXTENDS ITS NONPROFIT STATUS TO BOARD APPROVED GROUPS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION BUT HAVE EITHER NOT RECEIVED SEPARATE EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR ARE ORGANIZED FOR A LIMITED DURATION OR PURPOSE. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPLIES THE SAME ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AS THOSE LISTED IN #1 ABOVE. IN ADDITION THE FOUNDATION EXERCISES EXPENDITURE CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL DISBURSEMENTS MADE BY THESE FUND TYPES.


FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTIVELY EXTENDS ITS NONPROFIT STATUS TO BOARD APPROVED GROUPS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION BUT HAVE EITHER NOT RECEIVED SEPARATE EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR ARE ORGANIZED FOR A LIMITED DURATION OR PURPOSE. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPLIES THE SAME ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AS THOSE LISTED IN #1 ABOVE. IN ADDITION THE FOUNDATION EXERCISES EXPENDITURE CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL DISBURSEMENTS MADE BY THESE FUND TYPES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Blackbaud
Technology
$177,444
Bdo
Audit
$134,025
Gallup Inc
Consultant
$165,350
Dean's List Consulting
Consultant
$114,475
Sharon Zalewski
Consultant
$112,092
Bdo
Audit
$134,025
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,491,700
Related organizations$0
Government grants $413,493
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$86,673,474
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $55,475,680
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$88,578,667
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $16,919,759
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $236,753
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$12,038,727
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$467,048
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $93,501,525

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Washington Community Foundation has awarded $178,649,036 in support to 1,966 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

1882 PROJECT FDN

PURPOSE: General Support

$120,000

1ST STAGE INC

PURPOSE: General Support

$25,000

21WILBERFORCE GLOBAL FREEDOM CTR

PURPOSE: General Support

$58,750

4615 THEATRE COMPANY INC

PURPOSE: General Support

$15,000

826 NEW ORLEANS

PURPOSE: General Support

$20,000

826DC INC

PURPOSE: General Support

$10,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
$93,501,525
The Community Foundation Inc
Richmond, VA
$73,819,755
Baltimore Community Foundation Inc
Baltimore, MD
$31,460,841
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
$77,610,040
Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Norfolk, VA
$22,135,120
Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated
Frederick, MD
$29,735,655
The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia Inc
Fairfax, VA
$10,934,222
Mid-Shore Community Foundation Inc
Easton, MD
$16,043,692
The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County
Harrisonburg, VA
$13,457,624
The Community Foundation Of Howard County Inc
Columbia, MD
$3,115,031
Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore Inc
Salisbury, MD
$13,185,530
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Roanoke, VA
$12,225,680
Community Foundation Of Anne Arundel County Inc
Annapolis, MD
$9,904,278
Arlington Community Foundation
Arlington, VA
$17,611,148
National Catholic Community Foundation
Crownsville, MD
$4,334,268
Community Foundation Of Washington County Maryland Incorporated
Hagerstown, MD
$6,137,603
Community Foundation For Loudoun And Northern Fauquier Counties
Leesburg, VA
$3,492,308
Community Foundation Of Carroll County Inc
Westminster, MD
$2,825,004
Humanities Council Of Washington Dc Inc
Washington, DC
$3,308,620
Community Foundation Of The Rappahannock River Region Inc
Fredericksburg, VA
$12,420,135
Patrick Henry Community College Educational Foundation Inc
Martinsville, VA
$3,192,343
Northern Piedmont Community Foundation
Warrenton, VA
$5,035,447
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation
Lynchburg, VA
$6,007,630
Peninsula Community Foundation Of Virginia
Hampton, VA
$2,572,824
Southeast Community Development
Baltimore, MD
$3,097,522

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