
2022 Board of Trustees
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.
Values:
- Community Focus
- Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Education
- Innovation and Flexibility
- Integrity and Stewardship
Goals:
- PROVIDE charitable resources to greater Williamsburg through community focused grants and scholarships;
- REPRESENT all members of the community by engaging diverse individuals and groups in the work of the Foundation;
- ADVANCE the benefits of philanthropy through education, exchange of information and participation;
- INSPIRE participation in philanthropy throughout the community by matching donors with community needs and opportunities, providing flexible ways to give for professional advisors and their clients, and working with civic, nonprofit, government, and community groups to build innovative funds that fulfill their goals; and
- SERVE as a responsible steward of charitable funds and donor intentions.
Vision Statement:
A vibrant community with a commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Staff (Left to Right): Van Ruckman, Ginny Gasink, Lee Folsom, Nancy Sullivan, Bob Phipps
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
Dr. Kathleen F. Slevin
Vice Chair
Alison V. Lennarz
Treasurer
John H. Haldeman
Secretary
Joseph D. Harrow
The Rev. Jan M. Brown
David E. Bush, CPA, CFP, PFS
Dian T. Calderone, MTX, CPA
Thomas A. Cardwell III, Ph.D.
Loretta K. Conen
Anthony Conyers III
John A. Fogarty
Merry F. Guernsey
Lisa Lucas
Aashish Matani
Melinda B. Morgan
Paul W. Muse
Iris C. Porush
Margaret Beck Pritchard
Dr. Henry K. Ranger, PharmD
Carter S. Sonders
Scott Stabler
Barbara Engs Watson
Benming "Benny" Zhang
Honorary Trustees
Colin G. Campbell
Cliff Fleet
Katherine A. Rowe
President & Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Cote ́ Sullivan
Staff
President & Chief Executive Officer
Nancy Cote ́ Sullivan
Office Manager
Bob Phipps
Program Officer
Ginny Gasink
Development & Communications Officer
Lee Folsom
Webmaster
Van Ruckman
Office Hours
Mon-Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm
(Or by Appointment)