
Mission Statement
The Williamsburg Community Foundation enhances the quality of life in greater Williamsburg by connecting people with causes that matter, managing charitable funds, and providing grants and scholarships for our community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities.
Core Values:
We believe we are stronger working together to promote just and fair access to opportunities for all people by:
Listening to nonprofits. We partner with them to address the problems our community seeks to solve. We celebrate the passion they bring to their missions.
Supporting and protecting the philanthropic intent of our donors. We express our gratitude and report back on the impact their generosity has on the causes they care about. We engage our donors in meaningful conversations about community needs.
Earning the trust of our community. We listen carefully and do what we say we will do. We partner with others to get things done. We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We make data-driven decisions.
Vision Statement:
A vibrant community with a commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Get More Info
Contact our office at office@williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org
Visit Us
From I-64 east, take EXIT 242A toward WILLIAMSBURG/ JAMESTOWN. Proceed for 5 miles on VA-199, then turn left onto Jamestown Road. Just past the Colony Square Shopping Center, turn right. Take the first left. Our office is in the rear of the office complex, suite 103.
Board of Trustees
Chair
Alison V. Lennarz
Vice Chair
Melinda B. Morgan
Secretary
Jeanne Zeidler
Treasurer
David E. Bush, CPA, CFP, PFS
The Rev. Jan M. Brown
Dian T. Calderone, MTX, CPA
Anthony Conyers III
Cheri Green, CFP
John A. Fogarty
Leigh Houghland
Lisa Lucas
Aashish Matani
Paul W. Muse
Rick Overy
Iris C. Porush
Edward Robinson
Erin A. Smith
Scott Stabler
Barbara Engs Watson
Mychael C. Willon
Benming “Benny” Zhang
Honorary Trustees
Cliff Fleet
Katherine A. Rowe
Staff
President & Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Cote ́ Sullivan
Director of Community Investment
Scott Andrews-Weckerly
Director of Donor Engagement
Jenn Daley
Office Manager
Bob Phipps
Webmaster
Van Ruckman
Office Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm
(Or by Appointment)