Foundation Grants
Community Vital Signs
About Us
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Since 1973, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has been a champion of thriving communities and a catalyst for change through local philanthropic engagement, effective community investment, and civic leadership.
As the region’s largest local funder, The Community Foundation has invested more than $1.3 billion to build more equitable, just, and enriching communities.
Web Address
www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @communityfndn
As the region’s largest local funder, The Community Foundation has invested more than $1.3 billion to build more equitable, just, and enriching communities.
Web Address
www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @communityfndn
Recent News from Greater Washington Community Foundation
Skating Event in Washington Benefits Victims of the Dc Plane Crash
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Figure skaters of the past and present took the ice Sunday in the nationa€™s capital.Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano emceed the Legacy on Ice benefit event.Johnny Weir dedicated his...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Figure skaters of the past and present took the ice Sunday in the nationa€™s capital.Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano emceed the Legacy on Ice benefit event.Johnny Weir dedicated his...more
Figure Skating Community Gathers For Tribute to D.C. Crash Victims
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The figure skating community will gather Sunday in Washington, D.C., to remember the victims of the Jan.29 aircraft collision that killed 67 people.In all, 11 skaters between ages 11 and 16, four...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The figure skating community will gather Sunday in Washington, D.C., to remember the victims of the Jan.29 aircraft collision that killed 67 people.In all, 11 skaters between ages 11 and 16, four...more
District Advocates Say Trump's Dc Oversight Proposals Will Not Mitigate Unhoused ...
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Bowser's approach to crime aligns with some of Trump's rhetoric of law and order on his campaign trails.About 9,774 individuals are experiencing homelessness in the District, according to a Point in...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Bowser's approach to crime aligns with some of Trump's rhetoric of law and order on his campaign trails.About 9,774 individuals are experiencing homelessness in the District, according to a Point in...more
Wabj Honors Voicesdmv with Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
VoicesDMV, a community engagement initiative spearheaded by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award.Brooks...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
VoicesDMV, a community engagement initiative spearheaded by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award.Brooks...more
Foundation Launches Children's Savings Account Program to Help Bridge Wealth Gap
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Greater Washington Community Foundation recently launched the Brilliant Future Program.The program is aimed at enhancing economic mobility and addressing the wealth gap.Jackson Road Elementary School...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Greater Washington Community Foundation recently launched the Brilliant Future Program.The program is aimed at enhancing economic mobility and addressing the wealth gap.Jackson Road Elementary School...more
Rusnak Chosen to Head Children's Opportunity Alliance - Montgomery Community Media
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Rusnak has been interim executive director for the past year and was selected following a nationwide search. She worked in nonprofit management...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Rusnak has been interim executive director for the past year and was selected following a nationwide search. She worked in nonprofit management...more
Prince George's Co. considers guaranteed income and its costs - WTOP News
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Other jurisdictions in the D.C. already have a guaranteed income program. Now a local philanthropic group is offering to help Prince...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Other jurisdictions in the D.C. already have a guaranteed income program. Now a local philanthropic group is offering to help Prince...more
PNC Bank and Walton Family Foundation Contribute $100 Million for Public Charter Schools
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Prest has been writing about major gifts, grant making, and executive moves for The Chronicle since...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation, Walton Family Foundation
Prest has been writing about major gifts, grant making, and executive moves for The Chronicle since...more
Health equity grants awarded to groups helping low-income DC residents
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
"We can go all the way back to a period where Black people were here as chattel property and were unable to have any means of production for themselves, all the way up to redlining and the inability...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
"We can go all the way back to a period where Black people were here as chattel property and were unable to have any means of production for themselves, all the way up to redlining and the inability...more
Residents Participate In Kindness Day In Memory Of Tommy Raskin
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Tommy Raskin committed suicide on December 31, 2020, his 27th birthday. To commemorate him, people gave money and helped at charity across. Locally, individuals shared their acts of generosity using...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Tommy Raskin committed suicide on December 31, 2020, his 27th birthday. To commemorate him, people gave money and helped at charity across. Locally, individuals shared their acts of generosity using...more
Social Enterprise Network Sites
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
Social Enterprise Cook School Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
The Larder Cook School in West Lothian is a social enterprise that trains young people for a career in the food business. Recently, the school has launched a crowdfunder to help it teach another 80 students a year.