Getting Started

When you choose to invest in the future of our community, you want to work with someone who knows the territory. The Williamsburg Community Foundation has been helping people give back to their communities for 85 years through a variety of charitable giving options.

The Williamsburg Community Foundation offers:

Flexibility
Follow our easy steps to creating a fund.
Several types of funds are available to meet the philanthropic interests of every donor.

Many Options for Giving
Williamsburg Community Foundation staff can assist in determining the most advantageous ways to give and the best assets to use for your financial planning needs.

Endowment Funds
With the exception of non-endowed donor-advised funds, most funds at the Williamsburg Community Foundation are invested for the long-term. When you donate to an endowment fund, the fund is carefully invested, and the earnings are used annually to address specific local causes and issues.

Grantmaking Expertise
The Foundation continually assesses changing needs in the community so your gift will go where it is needed most. Our professional staff is available to assist donor-advisors by providing information to assist their grantmaking decisions.

Maximum Tax Deduction
Donations to the Williamsburg Community Foundation, a public charity, receive the maximum tax benefit allowable by law.

Professional Investment Management
The Foundation has managed donor funds for over ten years. Funds are charged low fees for administration and professional investment management.