Greater Williamsburg Community Trust

WILLIAMSBURG, VA EIN: 54-1927558 Website

THE WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GREATER WILLIAMSBURG BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER, MANAGING CHARITABLE FUNDS, AND PROVIDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST PRESSING NEEDS AND PROMISING OPPORTUNITIES.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$31.3M

+12.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$520K

-3.2% YoY

Grant Count

-5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+1.9% YoY

About Greater Williamsburg Community Trust

Based on IRS filings

Greater Williamsburg Community Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $520K. Net investment income was $1.8M.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $2.5M (97%)

Florida $30K (1%)

North Carolina $20K (1%)

Pennsylvania $10K (0%)

California $7K (0%)

Connecticut $6K (0%)

States

California Connecticut Florida North Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

CovingtonFarmvilleGlen AllenHamptonJarrattLos AngelesNewport NewsNorgePonte Vedra BeachRaleighRichmondStamfordUniversity ParkVirginia BeachWilliamsburgYorktown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$31,276,780	$27,854,373	$24,695,600
Revenue	$3,690,645	$1,453,961	$4,660,802
Expenses	$1,802,879	$1,681,410	$1,564,129
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$1,823,063	$320,474	$3,625,311
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

104 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

6 open opportunities from Greater Williamsburg Community Trust

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Foundation

Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund for Amateur Sports

GREATER WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY TRUST

Amount

Varies (average grants $2,000-$3,000+)

Deadline

September 30, 2026

Annual

Foundation

Competitive Grant Program (General/Community Endowment Grants)

GREATER WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY TRUST

Amount

$1,500 - $5,000

Deadline

July 11, 2026

Biennial

Foundation

Genevieve McGiffert Memorial Fund for the Musical Performing Arts

GREATER WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY TRUST

Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 11, 2026

Biennial

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Gwendolyn's Wish Inc ($97,790), Boys Home of Virginia ($73,333), Walsingham Academy ($65,842).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS HOME OF VIRGINIA COVINGTON, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$73,333
COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$6,000
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000
FRIENDS OF WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY FOUNDATION WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$9,750
GWENDOLYN'S WISH INC WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$97,790
HOSPICE HOUSE AND SUPPORT CARE OF WILLIAMSBURG WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$48,889
JACKSON-FEILD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES JARRATT, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$24,434
SAINT BEDE CATHOLIC CHURCH WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$52,921
THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORPORATION WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$32,921
WALSINGHAM ACADEMY WILLIAMSBURG, VA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$65,842

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALISON LENNARZ	CHAIR	1	—
MELINDA MORGAN	VICE CHAIR	1	—
JACK HALDEMAN	TREASURER	1	—
JOE HARROW	SECRETARY	1	—
DAVID BUSH	TRUSTEE	1	—
DIAN CALDERONE	TRUSTEE	1	—
LORI CONEN	TRUSTEE	1	—
ANTHONY CONYERS III	TRUSTEE	1	—
JOHN FOGARTY	TRUSTEE	1	—
TI'JUANA GHOLSON	TRUSTEE	1	—
LEIGH HOUGHLAND	TRUSTEE	1	—
LISA LUCAS	TRUSTEE	1	—
AASHISH MATANI	TRUSTEE	1	—
PAUL MUSE	TRUSTEE	1	—
RICHARD OVERY	TRUSTEE	1	—
IRIS PORUSH	TRUSTEE	1	—
HENRY RANGER	TRUSTEE	1	—
CARTER SONDERS	TRUSTEE	1	—
SCOTT STABLER	TRUSTEE	1	—
BARBARA WATSON	TRUSTEE	1	—
JEANNE ZEIDLER	TRUSTEE	1	—
BENNY ZHANG	TRUSTEE	1	—
REV JAN BROWN	TRUSTEE	1	—
TOM CARDWELL	TRUSTEE	1	—
NANCY COTE SULLIVAN	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40	$110,350

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greater Williamsburg Community Trust?

Greater Williamsburg Community Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. It holds $31.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Greater Williamsburg Community Trust?

As of 2024, Greater Williamsburg Community Trust holds $31.3M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $520K in 2024.

Where does Greater Williamsburg Community Trust operate?

Greater Williamsburg Community Trust has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does Greater Williamsburg Community Trust award?

In 2024, Greater Williamsburg Community Trust awarded 19 grants totaling $520K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.