The Williamsburg Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter in our community..forever. The Foundation is a collection of gifts given by local donors. The gifts are invested. Each year earnings are returned to the community in the form of grants. These funds grow with each new gift and produce income that will continue to meet local needs for generations to come.

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05/17/2013 - IRA Makes Gift of a Lifetime
Now it’s easier than ever to make the gift of a lifetime. IRAs can qualify for tax-free charitable distributions. Williamsburg Community Foundation can help turn your individual retirement accounts (IRAs) into tax-saving charitable gifts. Extended tax benefits allow more people to experience the joy of giving during their lifetimes. ..more

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
For those of you that have tried accessing our website from your IOS or Android tablets and are having trouble with the navigation - our site is now compatible with your devices. If you experience any problems please contact the webmaster.

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 Neighbor 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

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