Greater Williamsburg Community Trust
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust, based in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a public charity whose mission is to enhance quality of life in greater Williamsburg by connecting people with causes, managing charitable funds, and providing grants and scholarships. Its 2024 filing describes grants to nonprofit organizations primarily in the greater Williamsburg area, alongside scholarships for students.
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust at a glance
In short: Greater Williamsburg Community Trust gave $520K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Virginia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $519,776
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,357
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $31,276,780
- +12.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Williamsburg Community Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 1323 Jamestown Road Suite 103, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 259-1660
Website: https://williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Greater Williamsburg Community Trust
Who Greater Williamsburg Community Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gwendolyn's Wish Inc ($98K). Together the top 10 received $449K.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 104 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website identifies Williamsburg, James City County, and York County as its service area. It says organizations outside that area may apply when their proposals clearly benefit residents of one or more of those localities. In the 2024 filing, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 2% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greater Williamsburg Community Trust open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2021) to $537K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn's Wish Inc Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $97,790 |
| Boys Home of Virginia Covington, VA | General Support | $73,333 |
| Walsingham Academy Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $65,842 |
| Saint Bede Catholic Church Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $52,921 |
| Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $48,889 |
| The Salvation Army a Georgia Corporation Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $32,921 |
| PGA Tour Charities Inc Glen Allen, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Jackson-Feild Behavioral Health Services Jarratt, VA | General Support | $24,434 |
| The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $13,322 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,276,780 | $3,690,645 | $1,802,879 | $519,776 | 19 | $1,823,063 |
| 2023 | $27,854,373 | $1,453,961 | $1,681,410 | $537,038 | 20 | $320,474 |
| 2022 | $24,695,600 | $4,660,802 | $1,564,129 | $483,644 | 14 | $3,625,311 |
| 2021 | $29,075,622 | $4,204,878 | $1,453,048 | $477,120 | 19 | $1,284,106 |
| 2020 | $20,550,045 | $1,585,115 | $1,189,415 | $528,734 | 32 | $557,072 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to enhance quality of life in greater Williamsburg by connecting people with causes that matter, managing charitable funds, and providing grants and scholarships for community needs and opportunities.
The filing identifies competitive grant focus areas as arts and culture; children and young adults; environment and conservation; health and community wellness; and senior services. It also reports donor-requested grants for education, historic preservation, human services, transportation, amateur sports, ovarian cancer, and other community needs. The Foundation’s website lists similar focus areas and describes its grantmaking as supporting a broad range of philanthropic purposes benefiting residents of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County.
The filing says the Foundation provided scholarships for 133 students. Its stated scholarship criteria include academic achievement, community service, career interest, and financial need. The website’s application materials say organizations in its service area may apply, and organizations outside the area may apply if their proposal clearly benefits residents there.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Boys Home Inc says it provides a spiritual and educational environment to boys in need of shelter and guidance. Hospice House Inc says it provides care, comfort, and compassion through and beyond end of life. Jackson Feild Homes says it provides treatment services for children experiencing severe emotional trauma, mental illness, or substance-use addiction. FISH Inc says it distributes food, sanitary items, and clothing to needy and homeless people in the greater Williamsburg area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 19 grants totaling $519,776. Grant sizes ranged from $5,574 to $97,790, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards included $97,790 to Gwendolyn’s Wish Inc, $73,333 to Boys Home of Virginia, $65,842 to Walsingham Academy, $52,921 to Saint Bede Catholic Church, and $48,889 to Hospice House and Support Care of Williamsburg. Each was reported for general support.
The Foundation’s website describes a consolidated competitive application for its Community Endowment and Field of Interest funds, including the Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund for Transportation, Genevieve McGiffert Fund for the Musical Performing Arts, An Occasion for the Arts Fund, and Mary Turnbull Bike & Walk Fund. The application asks applicants to describe their request and the geography served. The website encourages prospective applicants to meet with the Director of Community Investment before applying and requires this meeting for new applicants. The filing says competitive applications state the organization’s need and intended use of funds; recipients must submit a follow-up report and may be asked to participate in a site visit or interview. The application materials state that organizations that have previously received competitive grants may request general operating support.
A listed community-grant opportunity describes awards of up to $5,000. The grant-program information gives a deadline of July 11, 2026, which had passed by October 2, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Lennarz as chair, Melinda Morgan as vice chair, Jack Haldeman as treasurer, and Joe Harrow as secretary. It lists David Bush, Dian Calderone, Lori Conen, Anthony Conyers III, John Fogarty, and Ti’Juana Gholson as trustees.
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust is led by Nancy Cote Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 25 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Cote Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Alison Lennarz
Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Sonders
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Conen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aashish Matani
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Conyers III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benny Zhang
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fogarty
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lucas
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Muse
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Watson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bush
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dian Calderone
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Ranger
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iris Porush
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Overy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Stabler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Zeidler
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Houghland
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ti'juana Gholson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Cardwell
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Haldeman
Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Harrow
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Morgan
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Kathleen F. Slevin (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Margaret Pritchard (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Cardwell (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dixie Wolf (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jane Taylor (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kendall S. Kerby (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Geddy (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Merry Guernsey (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rex Ellis (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Caviness (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michele M. Orabona (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Wilma Register Sharp (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Albert Louer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Christine Williamson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Corinne Garland (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Eric McDonald (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Kathy Kammer (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Nahm (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Ronald Lodzieski (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $110K, to Nancy Cote Sullivan (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Williamsburg Community Trust
How much does Greater Williamsburg Community Trust give each year?
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust gave $520K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $537K across 20 grants.
What is Greater Williamsburg Community Trust's typical grant size?
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,357, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Greater Williamsburg Community Trust that year got $10K on average.
Where does Greater Williamsburg Community Trust give grants?
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsburg, VA (13 grants).
Does Greater Williamsburg Community Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Greater Williamsburg Community Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Greater Williamsburg Community Trust's largest grantees?
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Gwendolyn's Wish Inc ($97,790), Boys Home of Virginia ($73,333) and Walsingham Academy ($65,842), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Williamsburg Community Trust?
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust reported $31.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Greater Williamsburg Community Trust fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to enhance quality of life in greater Williamsburg by connecting people with causes that matter, managing charitable funds, and providing grants and scholarships for community needs and opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Williamsburg Community Trust?
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Greater Williamsburg Community Trust's EIN?
Greater Williamsburg Community Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1927558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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