Greater Washington Community Foundation
- Assets
- $308.8m
- Revenue
- $81.7m
- Investments
- $44.9m
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1974
- Data as of
- 03/2020
- EIN
- 23-7343119
Organization Overview
Greater Washington Community Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2020, Greater Washington Community Foundation employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 03/2020, Greater Washington Community Foundation generated $81.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $77.0m during the year ending 03/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Greater Washington Community Foundation has awarded 6,679 individual grants totaling $405,486,307. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STRENGTHENING THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN REGION BY ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE CHARITABLE GIVING, AND BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP ON CRITICAL ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE GIVING VEHICLES DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE PHILANTHROPIC INTENT OF INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND GROUPS VIA DONOR ADVISED, FIELD OF INTEREST, DESIGNATED OR OTHER FUND TYPES. ADMINISTRATION CONSISTS OF GIFT RECEIPT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT, INVESTMENT OF FUND ASSETS, PROCESSING, AND DISBURSING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ENTITIES ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL FUND. THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO OVER 700 FUNDS.
INTERNAL PROGRAM INITIATIVES - PROGRAM INITIATIVES ARE DISCRETIONARY ACTIVITIES OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DESIGNED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC AREAS OF NEED WITHIN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION. PROGRAM INITIATIVES OF THE CURRENT REPORTING PERIOD INCLUDE: THE NEIGHBORS IN NEED FUND, COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION ORGANIZING, GREATER WASHINGTON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE AND THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EQUITY. NEIGHBORS IN NEED FUND'S GOAL IS TO ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES FACING RESIDENTS IN THE DC METROPOLITAN REGION DURING THE CURRENT ECONOMIC CRISIS. THE FUND PROVIDES GRANT SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES FOR FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FORECLOSURE PREVENTION AND GROUPS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY NET INFRASTRUCTURE. COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION ORGANIZING IS A PARTNERSHIP OF 12 LOCAL AND NATIONAL FUNDERS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING SYSTEM-WIDE REFORM IN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE GREATER WASHINGTON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE IS A COALITION OF 14 LOCAL AND NATIONAL GRANT MAKERS FOCUSED ON HELPING LOW-INCOME ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION OBTAIN AND RETAIN JOBS THAT PROVIDE GOOD WAGES, BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT THROUGH SUPPORT OF JOB TRAINING INITIATIVES. PARTNERSHIP FOR EQUITY IS A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THAT SEEKS TO BUILD A CAPACITY OF LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES IN THE DC REGION.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTIVELY EXTENDS ITS NONPROFIT STATUS TO BOARD APPROVED GROUPS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION BUT HAVE EITHER NOT RECEIVED SEPARATE EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR ARE ORGANIZED FOR A LIMITED DURATION OR PURPOSE. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPLIES THE SAME ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AS THOSE LISTED IN #1 ABOVE. IN ADDITION THE FOUNDATION EXERCISES EXPENDITURE CONTROL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL DISBURSEMENTS MADE BY THESE FUND TYPES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Mcnamer President & CEO (thru 10/19) | Officer | 40 | $401,476 |
Tonia Wellons Vp, Community Investment | Officer | 40 | $225,937 |
Shannon Scott Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $205,816 |
Rebecca Rothey Vp, Dev And Sr Phil. Advisor | Officer | 40 | $194,804 |
Angela Willingham Vp, Development | 40 | $164,159 | |
Juliana Mitrojorgji Sr Dir, Finance | 40 | $142,252 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Burness Communication Communication Srvs | 3/30/20 | $115,000 |
Gallup Consulting | 3/30/20 | $100,311 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $584,139 |
| Related organizations | $10,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,764,530 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,258,832 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,358,669 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,747,150 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $321,192 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,626,111 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,432,680 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $81,678,306 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $69,929,690 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $155,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $201,314 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $953,171 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $559,428 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,155,623 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $117,168 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,370 |
| Payroll taxes | $222,283 |
| Fees for services: Management | $347,275 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $110,907 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $8,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,199,446 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,946 |
| Office expenses | $99,607 |
| Information technology | $245,152 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $476,709 |
| Travel | $26,013 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,825 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $116,153 |
| Insurance | $86,532 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $77,019,552 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,743,626 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,033,153 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $617,900 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $366,624 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $831,464 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $228,288,465 |
| Investments—other securities | $44,905,174 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $308,786,406 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,918,058 |
| Grants payable | $7,001,259 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,647,668 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,566,985 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $293,603,793 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,615,628 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $308,786,406 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Washington Community Foundation has awarded $62,522,217 in support to 1,034 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Indianapolis, IN | | $2,496,587 |
College Park, MD | | $2,100,637 |
Washington, DC | | $1,816,255 |
Washington, DC | | $1,536,000 |
Princeton, NJ | | $1,505,300 |
Washington, DC | | $1,074,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Greater Washington Community Foundation has recieved totaling $843,454.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Strivetogether Inc Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: Challenge Fund | $250,000 |
Bridge Alliance Education Fund State College, PA PURPOSE: BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES | $150,000 |
Harman Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORTS NEEDS OF NONPROFITS | $100,000 |
National Geographic Society Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT | $100,000 |
National Geographic Society Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT | $100,000 |
Sullivan Family Charitable Foundation Chevy Chase, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $35,790,023 |
| Earnings | -$140,400 |
| Admin Expense | $146,112 |
| Net Contributions | $238,183 |
| Other Expense | $471,264 |
| Ending Balance | $35,270,430 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC | $308,786,406 | $81,678,306 |
The Community Foundation Inc Richmond, VA | $594,098,436 | $65,892,800 |
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Charlottesville, VA | $231,772,854 | $17,432,971 |
Hampton Roads Community Foundation Norfolk, VA | $376,569,597 | $16,288,957 |
Baltimore Community Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $207,318,938 | $36,205,782 |
The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia Inc Oakton, VA | $71,072,105 | $14,668,948 |
Arlington Community Foundation Arlington, VA | $21,536,650 | $6,223,368 |
Community Foundation Of Frederick County Maryland Incorporated Frederick, MD | $137,281,850 | $16,443,346 |
Mid-Shore Community Foundation Inc Easton, MD | $94,649,390 | $12,327,953 |
Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore Inc Salisbury, MD | $160,822,135 | $10,565,125 |
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia Roanoke, VA | $118,319,076 | $11,505,235 |
The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Harrisonburg, VA | $54,691,642 | $7,282,817 |