GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

EIN: 237343119 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$123,242,853
Total Expenses
$130,100,629
Total Assets
$518,339,863
Net Assets
$478,693,155
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
DC
Phone
2029555890
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, founded in 1973, is a major nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $123.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $478.7M represent 47 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IGNITES THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO RESPOND TO CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BUILD A THRIVING REGION WHERE EVERY PERSON PROSPERS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE THROUGHOUT THIS REGION AND BEYOND. AS THE REGION'S LARGEST LOCAL FUNDER, WE PARTNER ON A WIDE RANGE OF IMPACT FUNDS, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $117,089,354

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...

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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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF EACH FUND AS WELL AS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CURRENTLY PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO OVER 750 FUNDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,674,413

FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTIVELY EXTENDS ITS NONPROFIT STATUS TO GROUPS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION BUT HAVE EITHER NOT RECEIVED SEPARATE EXEMPT...

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SELECTIVELY EXTENDS ITS NONPROFIT STATUS TO GROUPS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE A PHILANTHROPIC MISSION BUT HAVE EITHER NOT RECEIVED SEPARATE EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE YET 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.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,250,790

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...

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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 PARTNERSHIP TO END HOMELESSNESS, HEALTH EQUITY FUND, AND VOICES DMV. THE PARTNERSHIP TO END HOMELESSNESS BRINGS TOGETHER THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO ENSURE HOMELESSNESS IS RARE, BRIEF, AND NON-RECURRING. BY JOINING ACROSS SECTORS, PTEH WORKS TO INCREASE THE SUPPLY OF DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BOLSTER THE RESPONSE SYSTEM TO HELP MORE PEOPLE OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING, AND ULTIMATELY END HOMELESSNESS IN DC. VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY: DC, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA (VOICESDMV) IS A COMMUNITY LISTENING AND ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE CONDUCTED EVERY THREE YEARS TO HELP UNDERSTAND THE EXPERIENCES OF THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON REGION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $84,525,355
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $38,320,454
Other Revenue $397,044
TOTAL REVENUE $123,242,853

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $120,341,984
Salaries & Benefits $5,178,773
Fundraising Expenses $1,798,453
Program Expenses $122,014,557
Other Expenses $4,579,872
TOTAL EXPENSES $130,100,629

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $123,242,853 $99,984,918 +0.2%
Expenses $130,100,629 $100,751,172 +0.3%
Net Income $-6,857,776 $-766,254 +7.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
43
Volunteers
22

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$665,950
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
2
$462,505
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLIFFORD WHITE BOARD VICE CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID E SHIFFRIN BOARD SECRETARY 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
QUANDA M ALLEN BOARD TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SEAN D MORRIS BOARD CHAIR 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ARCHIE SMART BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTIS HAMPSHIRE-COWAN BOARD MEMBER (END 09/2024) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE LEGGETT BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ROODBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENIELLE PEMBERTON-HEARD BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL LANDEFELD BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN LEDER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLEY-JANE DIXON BOARD MEMBER (END 06/2024) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIA DEAN BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW W EDWARDS BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL A ECHOLS BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE L BENDER BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL GOSLINS BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD K BYNUM BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD MACHEN BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
S DECKER ANSTROM BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH MOORE JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM W TAYLOR III BOARD MEMBER 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIANA S MITROJORGJI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.0
Officer
$217,308 $17,450 $234,758
TONIA R WELLONS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.0
Officer
$395,141 $36,051 $431,192
MARCUS L BRAXTON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.0
Key Emp
$239,910 $17,455 $257,365
TIFFANIE PURVIS GEN COUNSEL & SR PHILAN ADV 40.0
Key Emp
$190,015 $15,125 $205,140
CHRISTOPHER HOWIE MD, DEVELOPMENT 40.0
Highest
$151,541 $18,532 $170,073
DANIELLE L YATES MD, MARKETING & COMMUNICATION 40.0
Highest
$164,269 $14,599 $178,868
DARIUS GRAHAM MD, COMMUNITY INVESTMENT 40.0
Highest
$190,075 $16,304 $206,379
DAWNN LEARY SR DIRECTOR GRANTS & SPECIAL INITIATIVES 40.0
Highest
$133,357 $15,885 $149,242
HELEN CONTEH-DAVIES CONTROLLER (END 12/2024) 40.0
Highest
$135,656 $20,097 $155,753
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $123,242,853 $130,100,629 $518,339,863 $-6,857,776
2024 $99,984,918 $100,751,172 $530,876,833 $-766,254
2023 $93,501,525 $107,432,835 $477,271,238 $-13,931,310
2023 $93,501,525 $107,432,835 $477,271,238 $-13,931,310
2022 $244,699,070 $94,847,602 $525,338,994 $149,851,468
2021 $159,397,708 $117,998,306 $392,777,652 $41,399,402
2020 $81,678,306 $77,019,552 $308,786,406 $4,658,754
2019 $78,105,355 $73,708,004 $338,145,261 $4,397,351
2018 $96,729,622 $94,122,568 $343,505,887 $2,607,054
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