You care about your community and ensuring our region is a safe, vibrant and thriving place to call home. Giving locally is one of the most rewarding and meaningful things you can do for your community. We can help you find the most rewarding and effective ways to give back. Partnering with The Community Foundation is a powerful step toward transforming your giving and the impact it can have on the causes most important to you.
The Greater Washington Community Foundation serves as a critical link between promising communities and bold changemakers, connecting generosity with opportunities to make a positive and lasting impact. We have helped thousands of individuals, families, and businesses make a meaningful difference where they live.
Think of The Community Foundation as your partner in giving. We offer a variety of gift options that can be tailored to your specific interests and philanthropic goals - whether you want help developing a charitable giving plan, identifying effective nonprofits, or exploring community needs. You will have access to a wide range of philanthropic advisory services and learning opportunities to help you make the most of your philanthropy.
You can invest directly in our leadership work targeting urgent and emerging needs through advocacy, research, community engagement, and strategic investments, while pursuing long-term change to disrupt intractable inequities. | DONATE NOW
Creating a fund is an easy and effective way to organize your charitable activities through one expertly managed account. Grants from your fund can support any qualified nonprofit serving the region, and beyond. Support causes that matter to you or consult with our staff on the most pressing needs facing our region. | OPEN A FUND
We can help you develop a custom legacy plan to extend your generosity and support your charitable priorities beyond your lifetime, creating meaning and impact for generations to come. You can add The Community Foundation to your will or trust, and we will ensure that it improves our region now and for the future. | LEARN MORE
Kevin’s thoughtful approach to philanthropy is grounded in a practice of listening and learning from the community. Knowing education was key to his success, Kevin has devoted much of his personal time and resources to advance organizations helping children and youth achieve their full potential. In 2021, we were proud to honor Kevin as our Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year.
Ann Manheimer’s legacy provides a way for people to prepare for service-oriented work that will meet future societal needs. Her inspiration grew from her career at the US Department of Education, volunteer work with seniors and animal rescue, and travel to places of both great natural beauty and stunning man-made art. Ann has chosen The Community Foundation to carry out this sweeping vision with confidence that her wishes will be carefully carried out for generations to come.
On May 20, 2017, a local tragedy occurred when 2nd Lieutenant Richard W. Collins III was fatally stabbed in an apparent hate crime three days before he was set to graduate from Bowie State University. His parents, Richard and Dawn Collins, decided to pay tribute to their son’s legacy through a memorial fund at The Community Foundation.
