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Community Champion

Our Community Champions truly embody what philanthropy means to our region. For half a century, Community Champions have shown their love for our region by investing in some of our region’s most pressing needs.

Each year The Greater Washington Community Foundation depends upon the generous partnership of our Community Champions to ignite the power of philanthropy, catalyze community impact, and meet urgent local needs.

You can read more about our work at thecommunityfoundation.org.

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Greater Washington Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.

Together with our Community of Givers we have:

- helped local workers get skills and training to advance in their careers,

- expanded access to quality education for more children and youth,

- increased economic mobility for historically underinvested communities,

- invested in solutions to end homelessness, and much more.

The time to act is now.

Providing the community leadership that leads to bold solutions requires talent, time, and money. For this, we depend on annual contributions from donors like you!

You can give online today or make a contribution via check, send a qualified charitable distribution from an IRA, make a grant from a donor-advised fund, or send a gift of securities.

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation secure?

Is this donation tax deductible?

Greater Washington Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary.

What is the Greater Washington Community Foundation?

The Community Foundation ignites the power of philanthropy, catalyzes community impact, and responds to critical needs. For 50 years, we have connected caring donors with nonprofits creating lasting change in our community. As a tax-exempt public charity, we manage hundreds of charitable giving funds on behalf of generous individuals, families, and businesses. The Community Foundation will appear as the merchant on your credit card statement and should be noted as the recipient of this gift.

Become a Community Champion

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