Superintendent’s Award of Excellence – Greater Washington Community Foundation, Inc
As the region’s largest local funder, the Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has invested $1.7 billion since 1973 to build racially equitable, just, and thriving communities so that people of all races, places, and identities reach their full potential.
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. We serve as a critical link between caring donors, committed nonprofits, and local communities where potential too often exceeds resources.
Keeping their finger on the pulse of the issues and organizations that make a difference in our region, their work centers the voices and needs of communities throughout DC, Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, and Prince George’s County. They deeply understand the challenges, the neighborhoods most impacted, and the effective nonprofits that serve on the frontlines.
As a tax-exempt public charity, it takes seriously its responsibility to be the best stewards of charitable resources for this community. The Council on Foundations accredited it for meeting its national standards for community foundations. It maintains a four-star Charity Navigator rating and Candid Gold Seal of Transparency.