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
Greater Washington Community Foundation names permanent CEO
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation has named Tonia Wellons its new president and CEO. Wellons has been serving as the interim...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation has named Tonia Wellons its new president and CEO. Wellons has been serving as the interim...more
Amazon Gives $1 Million Locally to Fight the Impact of COVID-19
Foundation: ACT for Alexandria, Arlington Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Community Foundation announced its Round One Grantees on March 20. Cornerstones in Reston received a $15,000 grant. "Cornerstones...more
Foundation: ACT for Alexandria, Arlington Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Community Foundation announced its Round One Grantees on March 20. Cornerstones in Reston received a $15,000 grant. "Cornerstones...more
Community Foundation Update (01/04/20)
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Orange County Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
California. The Orange County Community Foundation in Newport Beach has announced that the eight Giving Day events it sponsored in 2019...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, Orange County Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
California. The Orange County Community Foundation in Newport Beach has announced that the eight Giving Day events it sponsored in 2019...more
Community Foundation Update (12/21/19)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation of Western Nevada, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced grants totaling $1.4 million to thirty-nine organizations working...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation of Western Nevada, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Pittsburgh Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced grants totaling $1.4 million to thirty-nine organizations working...more
Database and Analytics Manager
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Database Manager is responsible for the administration of The Community Foundation's database: Foundation Information Management...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Database Manager is responsible for the administration of The Community Foundation's database: Foundation Information Management...more
Charitable giving in DC is well below the national average
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
A common measure of philanthropy for individuals is the giving ratio. It's a simple calculation: charitable contributions as a share of total adjusted...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
A common measure of philanthropy for individuals is the giving ratio. It's a simple calculation: charitable contributions as a share of total adjusted...more
Top Small Regional 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organizations in Greater DC
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
4, Greater Washington Community Foundation 1325 G St. NW #480. Washington, DC 20005 202-955-5890 cfncr.org, $96.73 million, $88.78...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
4, Greater Washington Community Foundation 1325 G St. NW #480. Washington, DC 20005 202-955-5890 cfncr.org, $96.73 million, $88.78...more
Community Foundation Update (09/28/19)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Indianapolis Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Fairfield County's Community Foundation in Norwalk has announced that it awarded nearly $560,000 in grants to thirty organizations during fiscal...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Orange County Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Indianapolis Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Fairfield County's Community Foundation in Norwalk has announced that it awarded nearly $560,000 in grants to thirty organizations during fiscal...more
Community Foundation Update (09/21/19)
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, East Bay Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, North Valley Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
California. The California Community Foundation and the North Valley Community Foundation, which earlier partnered to help those affected by...more
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Communities Foundation of Texas, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, East Bay Community Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, North Valley Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation
California. The California Community Foundation and the North Valley Community Foundation, which earlier partnered to help those affected by...more
A conversation about the racial wealth gap—and how to address it
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... social policy at Brandeis University; and Tonia Wellons, vice president of community investment at the Greater Washington Community...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... social policy at Brandeis University; and Tonia Wellons, vice president of community investment at the Greater Washington Community...more
Social Enterprise Network Sites
New News from...
Rockefeller Foundation
Assurant Foundation
California Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
Fayette County Community Foundation
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
GlobalGiving
Share Our Strength
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
This Social Innovation Helps Prevent Bed Sores in Wheelchair Users
Co-founders William Mann and David Mravyan devised the Sensimat during a mandatory project for their MBA at the Richard Ivey School of Business in Canada. Sensimat is a device that helps manage and assess pressure among wheelchair users.