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The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
The mission of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region is to facilitate individual, family
and organizational giving at all levels to improve the quality of life in the Washington metropolitan area.
We accomplish this by:
> Providing expertise and services to donors on how to realize their goals in philanthropy;
> Connecting our donors to organizations providing effective programs;
> Serving as a convener and catalyst on emerging issues; and
> Providing sound financial management of assets.
Web Address
www.thecommunityfoundation.org
and organizational giving at all levels to improve the quality of life in the Washington metropolitan area.
We accomplish this by:
> Providing expertise and services to donors on how to realize their goals in philanthropy;
> Connecting our donors to organizations providing effective programs;
> Serving as a convener and catalyst on emerging issues; and
> Providing sound financial management of assets.
Web Address
www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
Assets
2020 - 308,786,406
2019 - 338,145,261
2018 - 343,505,887
2017 - 334,383,018
2020 - 308,786,406
2019 - 338,145,261
2018 - 343,505,887
2017 - 334,383,018
Domestic Grants
2020 - 70,084,690
2019 - 66,576,688
2018 - 86,762,195
2020 - 70,084,690
2019 - 66,576,688
2018 - 86,762,195
Recent News from Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
Jim Knight: Justice Housing Partners Fund will increase equity for families
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
The Share Fund — a fund of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region — led the way with a $1 million match investment,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
The Share Fund — a fund of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region — led the way with a $1 million match investment,...more
Review: American Ballet Theatre's 'Whipped Cream' at the Kennedy Center
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall...more
Orangefield Elementary receives grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries
Foundation: Bush Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
In 2014, The Laura Bush Foundation transitioned from the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in Washington, D.C. to the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, where it...more
Foundation: Bush Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
In 2014, The Laura Bush Foundation transitioned from the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in Washington, D.C. to the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, where it...more
Review: 'Black Girl: A Linguistic Play' at The Kennedy Center
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative and collaborative projects combining dancers with the round wall...more
Review: 'Any Given Monday' at Dominion Stage
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
A recipient of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Creative Communities Award, Jane has developed innovative...more
Community Foundation Update (09/16/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Melany Duval as its vice president of development and Milton Speid as its director...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Pittsburgh Foundation, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced Melany Duval as its vice president of development and Milton Speid as its director...more
Community Foundation Update (7/29/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Monterey County, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced that its Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services has awarded a...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Monterey County, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, San Diego Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced that its Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services has awarded a...more
Database Assistant (Temp)
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region's mission is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region's mission is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging...more
Whistleblower Claims Local Foundation Misappropriated Funds, Including Taxpayer Money
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Freddie Mac Foundation
Plaintiff Adrienne Brown, former director of accounting and administration of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, alleges...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Freddie Mac Foundation
Plaintiff Adrienne Brown, former director of accounting and administration of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, alleges...more
Community Foundation Update (4/29/17)
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
Arizona. The Phoenix-based Arizona Community Foundation has announced that Lisa A. Dancsok will become its chief brand and impact...more
Foundation: Arizona Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
Arizona. The Phoenix-based Arizona Community Foundation has announced that Lisa A. Dancsok will become its chief brand and impact...more
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