Greater Washington Community Foundation
1750 H St. NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 955-5890
Website: www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Contact:
Gisela Shanfeld
Director of Donor Services
gshanfeld@thecommunityfoundation.org
Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1973
Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1996
Number of sponsored projects: 36
Fiscal sponsorship administrative charge:
Minimum 10% of each contribution to a particular fund.
Eligibility criteria:
- Aligned mission/values
- Has an advisory group
- Minimum budget: Establishing a fiscally sponsored program requires a minimum initial contribution of $5,000 and a documented ability to raise at least $50,000 within the first year of the project..
Types of projects or services we sponsor:
- Other: Any project that potentially will have a positive impact, particularly benefiting low-income communities and communities of color.
Services we offer projects:
- Auditing
- Bill paying
- Bookkeeping/accounting
- Insurance
- Tax reporting
- Other: If the project is being “incubated” by the foundation, we usually provide office space as well as the above.
Organization description:
For more than 50 years, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has ignited the power of philanthropy to respond to critical community needs and build a thriving region where every person prospers. The Community Foundation is a trusted advisor and navigator helping thousands of individuals, families, businesses and government partners make a meaningful difference throughout this region and beyond. As the region’s largest local funder, we are building equitable, just, thriving communities across D.C., Montgomery County, Northern Virginia and Prince George’s County.