The George Washington Foundation

Organization Overview

The George Washington Foundation is located in Fredericksburg, VA. The organization was established in 1931. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, George Washington Foundation employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. George Washington 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 12/2023, George Washington Foundation generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE GEORGE WASHINGTON FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIVES, VALUES, AND LEGACIES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, FIELDING AND BETTY WASHINGTON LEWIS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY IN THE BROADER CONTEXT OF THE CULTURE OF THE FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ARCHAEOLOGY DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS AT FERRY FARM AND KENMORE. IT ALSO CONDUCTS HISTORICAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES THE RECOVERED MATERIAL GOODS LEFT BEHIND BY OTHERS INCLUDING THE WASHINGTON FAMILY AND THEIR ENSLAVED WORKERS, NATIVE AMERICANS, PARTICIPANTS IN THE BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG, AND OTHERS. THE RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY THE DEPARTMENT INFORMS EXHIBITS, THE FOUNDATION'S WEB PAGE, PUBLICATIONS, PUBLIC TALKS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.


THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES BY OFFERING DAILY TOURS FOR VISITORS TO THE PROPERTIES, SPECIAL TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, LECTURES, AND SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND ELDER STUDY MEMBERS.


THE CURATORIAL DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS, RESEARCHES, CONSERVES AND INTERPRETS THE FOUNDATION'S COLLECTIONS OF 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY OBJECTS AND MANUSCRIPTS, THE MOST IMPORTANT OF WHICH IS KENMORE, THE GEORGIAN HOUSE BUILT BY BETTY AND FIELDING LEWIS IN THE 18TH CENTURY. AS SUCH, THE CURATORIAL DEPARTMENT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PRESERVATION-BASED MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR RESTORATION NECESSARY AT KENMORE, INCLUDING THE MONITORING OF THE INTERIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE CARRIED OUT IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PROPERTIES DEPARTMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
William E Garner
President
$191,863
Lucy G Harman
Secretary
$0
Donald H Newlin
Treasurer
$0
Fielding L Cocke
Vice Chair
$0
Ronald E Davis
Chair
$0
Marian K Anklam
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,500
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,118,256
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $107,793
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,130,756
Total Program Service Revenue$250,302
Investment income $324,401
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $507,135
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,383
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $11,163
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,238,621

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