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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.
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www.thecommunityfoundation.org
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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
$1M fund will award grants to DC-area arts and culture organizations
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation has $1 million in grant money to award local arts and culture organizations struggling because of...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation has $1 million in grant money to award local arts and culture organizations struggling because of...more
Applications open for new small business grants in Prince George's County
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation is now accepting applications from Prince George's County small businesses affected by...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation is now accepting applications from Prince George's County small businesses affected by...more
Listening to the Community in the Greater Washington Region
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation and Gallup recently conducted the VoicesDMV study (Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation and Gallup recently conducted the VoicesDMV study (Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland...more
County announces private donations to help with food insecurity
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation, Washington Gas
The Food Security Fund is a public-private partnership between the county and the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Of the $10.3...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation, Washington Gas
The Food Security Fund is a public-private partnership between the county and the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Of the $10.3...more
Council approves $10.3M to establish Food Security Fund
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The remaining $300,000 would go to the Greater Washington Community Foundation to initiate and manage the fund, as well as seek...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The remaining $300,000 would go to the Greater Washington Community Foundation to initiate and manage the fund, as well as seek...more
Montgomery County Council Funds Food, Youth Programs
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... will support local food banks, restaurants and farmers through a public-private partnership with the Greater Washington Community...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... will support local food banks, restaurants and farmers through a public-private partnership with the Greater Washington Community...more
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Ouachita Valley Community Foundation, Piedmont Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation
... Huntsville, AL Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville ... AR Ouachita Valley Community Foundation/Arkansas Community...more
Foundation: Arkansas Community Foundation, California Community Foundation, Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Ouachita Valley Community Foundation, Piedmont Community Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation, Sacramento Region Community Foundation
... Huntsville, AL Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville ... AR Ouachita Valley Community Foundation/Arkansas Community...more
Engaging in Collaboration and Philanthropic Partnerships for COVID-19 Response
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Philanthropy is undertaking massive efforts in this country to more effectively collaborate and coordinate quickly among various funders,...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Philanthropy is undertaking massive efforts in this country to more effectively collaborate and coordinate quickly among various funders,...more
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
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