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
Working the Room: A solution and an honor, all in one package
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
That evening, he and a host of other Washington executives were partnering with the Greater Washington Community Foundation to announce the creation of the David Bradt Nonprofit Education Fund. David...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
That evening, he and a host of other Washington executives were partnering with the Greater Washington Community Foundation to announce the creation of the David Bradt Nonprofit Education Fund. David...more
An independent candidate is jumping into the race against Sen. Cardin
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, the well-regarded top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is facing another potential challenger in this year's election: Neil Simon, a financial services...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, the well-regarded top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is facing another potential challenger in this year's election: Neil Simon, a financial services...more
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected Of Living In The DC Region
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
“People sort of acknowledge and feel fortunate to be living in a region that is economically thriving, and there's a lot of pride,” said Bruce McNamer, president and CEO of the Greater Washington...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
“People sort of acknowledge and feel fortunate to be living in a region that is economically thriving, and there's a lot of pride,” said Bruce McNamer, president and CEO of the Greater Washington...more
Director, Employee Engagement
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation's mission is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging and supporting effective philanthropy and by providing leadership on critical...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation's mission is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging and supporting effective philanthropy and by providing leadership on critical...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 (08/12/17)
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Dayton Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Community Foundation Update (08/12/17). California. Mission Edge and the San Diego Foundation have announced the launch of the San...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Dayton Foundation, San Diego Foundation
Community Foundation Update (08/12/17). California. Mission Edge and the San Diego Foundation have announced the launch of the San...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
Residents Discuss Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Region at Community Forum
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... some concerns residents addressed at a community conversation event hosted by the Greater Washington Community Foundation Monday...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... some concerns residents addressed at a community conversation event hosted by the Greater Washington Community Foundation Monday...more
Mayor Bowser Announces $1.5 Million in Grant Awards to Non-Profit, Community Organizations ...
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The 33 organizations were selected through an independent grant management process managed by The Community Foundation for the...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The 33 organizations were selected through an independent grant management process managed by The Community Foundation for the...more
The Children's Opportunity Fund Announces Initial Grants
Foundation: Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Greater Washington Community Foundation
July 17, 2017 -- The Greater Washington Community Foundation has announced the Children's Opportunity Fund's (COF) first grants of $625,000...more
Foundation: Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Greater Washington Community Foundation
July 17, 2017 -- The Greater Washington Community Foundation has announced the Children's Opportunity Fund's (COF) first grants of $625,000...more
Social Enterprise Network Sites
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.