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04/24/2013 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
On April 24, 2013, the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $30,262 to ten local nonprofit organizations during a grant award luncheon attended by over 75 people...more

04/18/2013 - WCF Goes Mobile
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01/25/2013 - WCF Board Announces Founder's Award
The Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation announced that it has established the Founder’s Award for Vision and Excellence in honor of John C. Jamison. This award will honor John Jamison for his vision and passion for the Williamsburg community. The award will be a lasting legacy to embody the unstinting love and support for this community that John has demonstrated through his generosity...more

01/09/2013 - The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
The Williamsburg Community Foundation is pleased to inform area donors and nonprofits that with the passing of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), the charitable deduction will continue to be coupled with an individual’s or household’s corresponding tax rate. There is no cap on charitable deductions. For example, under the new tax law the highest tax bracket will be 39.6%. Therefore, affected earners can deduct 39.6 cents for every dollar donated...more

12/12/2012 - Giving Collectively to Make a Greater Impact
Do you ever wonder if your charitable contributions make a difference? Read this article from the Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors Magazine. (Thanks to Meredith Collins of Next Door Neighbnor Magazine for permission to reprint).Click Here


10/11/2012 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
On October 11, 2012, the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $27,000 to ten nonprofit organizations during a grant award luncheon generously underwritten by TowneBank...more

11/14/2012 - Connecting Nonprofits and Community
On November 15, 2012, the Williamsburg Community Foundation and the Peninsula Community Foundation announced a new partnership with the Urban Institute’s Center for Charitable Statistics. This partnership provides detailed information on local nonprofits through their new website at www.peninsulaconnects.org. . ..more

11/14/2012 - WCF Celebrates National Community Foundation week
WCF is pleased to join community foundations across the country in celebrating National Community Foundations Week November 12-18, 2012. The attached message from Senator Mark Warner highlights the importance of the work community foundations provide and their value to the Commonwealth. Please take a moment to view Senator Warner's message.
10/18/2012 - Senior Services Coalition Mentors Family Caregivers
Thanks in part to a grant from the Williamsburg Community Foundation the Senior Services Coalition hosted two "Hands-on Caregiver" classes this fall for those caring for a loved one. ..more

07/05/2012 - Sister Berenice Endowment for Angels of Mercy
On July 5, 2012, representatives of the Angels of Mercy Medical Clinic met with representatives of the Williamsburg Community Foundation to celebrate the creation of The Sister Berenice Endowment for Angels of Mercy. The fund was created by the clinic to honor one of its founders, Sister Berenice, who has taught and served a number of charities in Williamsburg since 1951. ..more

04/20/2012 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
On April 20, 2012, the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $28,705 to nine nonprofit organizations during a grant award luncheon generously underwritten by Middle Penninsula Insurance and Financial Services. ..more

04/04/2012 - WCF Annual Reception (April in Paris)
This year's Annual Donor Reception, titled "April in Paris", was not only a function to thank our donors, but an opportunity to recognize some or our leadership. With foundation assets now at $4.6 million, we are looking forward to an active year of giving to worthy nonprofit organizations in our area, thus the foundation motto, “Connecting People who Care With Causes That Matter…Forever.” ..more

01/12/2012 - Altshuler Memorial Fund Announces Grants to Area Educational Institutions
On January 12, 2012, three area educational institutions were awarded grants totaling $11,900 from the Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund. The Greenwood Christian Academy received a grant of $2,000 to be used in soundproofing the school's gym. The Tabb High School Wrestling Team received a grant of $5,000 for the purchase of a new wrestling mat. The Hampton High School wrestling Team received a grant of $4,900 to help support its wrestling program. ..more

01/06/2012 - Tornado Victim Gets New Home
On April 16, 2011, a tornado tore through James Banks trailer park, leaving him and his family homeless for most of a year. Today, James and his family are living in a new home thanks mainly to a donation from the Williamsburg Community Foundation and help from other community and government organizations. ..see article from the WY Daily


10/05/2011 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
On October 5, 2011, the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $35,100 to fourteen nonprofit organizations during a grant award luncheon generously underwritten by The Optimal Service Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. $26,000 was awarded from the Community Endowment Fund while $1,000 was awarded from the Genevieve McGiffert Memorial Fund for the Musical Performing Arts, $2,100 from the Business Partners Make a Difference Fund, $1,000 from the Donald S. and Linda T. Baker Charitable Fund, and $5,000 from the Craig and Shirley Stambaugh Fund. ..more

07/06/2011 - WCF Receives Contribution from Riverside Health System Foundation
The Williamsburg Community Foundation received a generous contribution to its Annual Fund campaign from the Riverside Health System Foundation this week. Pictured in the photo is WCF board member Dr. Roger Schultz receiving the contribution from Debbie Atkinson of the Riverside Health System Foundation. Riverside has been a generous supporter of the WCF for many years.

05/18/2011 - WCF Annual Reception Hosted by Margaret Pritchard
Approximately 90 WCF supporters attended the 2011 WCF Annual Reception hosted by Margaret Pritchard, chairman of our Development and Donor Relations Committee. Each year the Foundation sponsors a reception to honor its Annual Fund Donors. Last year, under Margaret’s leadership the Foundation raised nearly $70,000 for its Annual Fund Campaign. This helped the Foundation’s assets surpass $4 million. This year we have set an even more ambitious goal of $100,000 for the Annual Fund. ..more

06/15/2011 - Middle Peninsula Insurance Agency Announces its MidPen Foundation Fund at WCF
The Williamsburg Community Foundation received a contribution for its Annual Fund Campaign from the Middle Peninsula Insurance Agency’s new MidPen Foundation. Joe Harrow and Bill Morrison of Middle Peninsula Insurance Agency established the MidPen Foundation Fund at the Williamsburg Community Foundation with a gift of $55,000 in 2010. Since its inception, the fund has provided grants totaling $27,700 to eleven area charities including its recent contribution to the WCF’s Annual Fund. ..more

05/13/2011 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces New Office Space
The Williamsburg Community Foundation announced today that it has moved to new office space at 424 Scotland Street in Williamsburg. The new office provides the Foundation with a more visible location right in downtown. Foundation Chairman Karen Jamison noted that “the Foundation is pleased to be moving into a house owned by Colonial Williamsburg and close to the College of William and Mary as well as other organizations such as the Williamsburg Library and Williamsburg Area Chamber and Tourism Alliance. It is an appropriate home for an organization that has been improving the quality of life for area residents for over twelve years.” ..more

05/02/2011 - May is LEAVE YOUR LEGACY MONTH
This May, Leave a Legacy Greater Williamsburg will reprise its popular Write a Will Month. Area attorneys will donate their time to write wills for free for anyone who leaves $5,000 or more to a Williamsburg area charity or religious organization. For more information on this year's campaign, please click here.

02/16/2011 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
On February 16, 2011, the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $33,229 to sixteen nonprofit organizations during a grant award ceremony. $22,900 was awarded from the Community Endowment while $1,000 was awarded by the Genevieve McGiffert Memorial Fund for the Musical Performing Arts, $8,329 from the Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund, and $1,000 from the Donald S. and Linda T. Baker Charitable Fund. ..more

10/15/2010 - Area Restaurants and Wine Shops Pitch in for Charity
Our Corks for a Cause campaign was a huge success, generating $17,000 in proceeds. The idea was conceived by WCF donors, Judy and Harry Wason. Their goal was twofold—to raise additional funds so that we could increase the number of grants awarded this winter, and to create an event that would be fun for the community while also raising public awareness for what the WCF does. ..more


08/19/2010 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
On August 19, 2010, the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $16,676 to five nonprofit organizations during a grant award ceremony. $6,676 was awarded from the Community Endowment and $10,000 from the Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund. Additionally, $43,200 was awarded from the WJCC Community Scholarship Fund to 49 graduating seniors from Lafayette, Jamestown, and Warhill High Schools...more

06/30/2010 - WJCC Scholarship Fund Awards Scholarships to Area Graduates
The WJCC Community Scholarship Fund of the Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded $43,950.00 in named and general scholarships to 49 graduating seniors from Lafayette, Jamestown, and Warhill High Schools at awards assemblies in June. ..more


04/15/2010 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Completes Successful Year
On April 15, the Williamsburg Community Foundation held its Annual Meeting. Outgoing Chairman, Vernon Geddy reflected on the year's accomplishments which included completing the Chairman's Challenge Campaign and hosting a very successful 10th Anniversary Gala. Together, these two efforts raised a total of $845,000 for the Community Endowment and other Foundation activities. ..more

02/10/2010 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
On February 10, 2010, the Board of Trustees of the Williamsburg Community Foundation presented grants totaling $20,621 to ten nonprofit organizations during a grant award ceremony. $8,000 was awarded from the Community Endowment, $1000 was awarded from the Genevieve McGiffert Memorial Fund for the Musical Performing Arts, $9,621 from the Benjamin R. Altshuler Memorial Fund, and $2,000 from the Robert E. Kiley Family Fund...more

11/22/2009 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
The Williamsburg Community Foundation hosted over 450 guests on November 22, 2009 at the Virginia Room of the Williamsburg Lodge to honor its 10 years of community enrichment...more
Watch the 10th Anniversary Video.


09/16/2009 - Scholarship Fund and Community Foundation Join Forces
The Williamsburg James City County Scholarship Fund, an organization with a 35 year track record in the greater Williamsburg Community, has announced that it will be joining forces with the Williamsburg Community Foundation to build an endowment for the scholarship program, expand its outreach, operate its annual scholarship program and gain the WCF's expertise in managing its financial activities...more

07/28/2009 - Williamsburg Community Foundation Announces Grants to Area Charities
Williamsburg Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $17,915 from its Community Endowment and Business Partners Make A Difference Fund on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Grants went to ARC of Greater Williamsburg, Colonial CASA, the Heritage Humane Society, James City County Fire Department, Jamestown 4H Educational Center and Williamsburg Land Conservancy..more

04/02/2009 - Foundation Honors Board Members
Board members are the life-blood of any nonprofit organization, and in the case of the Williamsburg Community Foundation, they are a crucial part of the day-to-day activities of the foundation. On April 2, three long-standing board members completed their second terms as members of the board. Michael Fox, Kerry Mellette and Russell Tabb were each honored for six years of service on the foundation’s board. ..more

03/12/2009 - WCF Hosts Business Partners' Breakfast
On March 12, 2009, the Williamsburg Community Foundation hosted a reception for current and potential Business Partners. The event was held at Seasons of Williamsburg Flowers and Gifts. Approximately 25 representatives from local businesses attended and were given an opportunity to learn more about the workings of the Foundation and to ask questions concerning the Business Partnership program...more

12/2008 - WCF Receives the Largest Single Gift in Its History
The Williamsburg Community Foundation is receiving the largest single gift in its nine year history this fall. Benjamin Altshuler, a local resident who worked for the Daily Press and Northrop Grumman during his lifetime has endowed his passion for amateur sports and community activism through his estate...more