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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Preserve, restore, reconstruct, or otherwise maintain historical structures, objects, works of art and locations and to promote, encourage, and carry on any historical, interpretive, research, or related educational …

Arts & Culture Williamsburg, VA EIN 540505888 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a arts culture organization based in WILLIAMSBURG, United States. Annual revenue: $164.1 million. EIN: 540505888.

Founded
Headquarters
Williamsburg, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A800
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

Mission

Preserve, restore, reconstruct, or otherwise maintain historical structures, objects, works of art and locations and to promote, encourage, and carry on any historical, interpretive, research, or related educational activities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A800
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.39%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Williamsburg, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1928 and has been operating for 98 years. Its EIN is 540505888. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $149M in annual revenue. 185 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is located in Williamsburg, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1928 and has been active for 98 years.

Based on official tax filings, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has $149M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $149M in annual revenue. The organization has 185 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a arts culture organization based in WILLIAMSBURG, United States. Annual revenue: $164.1 million. EIN: 540505888. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1928.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $149M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 540505888, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
Jacquelyn Ferree
Cfoo

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alex W••••••
Trustee
AN
Anthony M K••••••
Trustee
AN
Antonia H••••••••
Trustee
BR
Brian P••••••
Director
CA
Carly F••••••
Chair
CA
Catharine O•••••• B••••••••
Trustee
CA
Catherine O•••••• B••••••••
Trustee
CA
Catherine W••••••••••
Vice President
CI
Cifford M••••••• D•••••
CHRO
CL
Clifford F•••• I••
President & CEO
CL
Clifford M••••••• D•••••
CHRO
CO
Conrad M H•••
Trustee
DA
Dana T•••••
Chief of Staff
DA
Davelin F••••••
Vice President
DI
Diane B•••••
Vice President
EA
Earl G•••••• I••
CDO
ED
Edward L A••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth K••••
Vice President
FE
Felicia J••••••
Director
FE
Felicia M••••••••
Director
FR
Frank B••••• J•
Trustee
GA
Gary S•••••••
Vice President
GE
Geoff B••••••
Trustee
GE
Gerald L S••••••
Trustee
HA
Hazel W•••
CLC & Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

1 of 2 Colonial Williamsburg arrival areas to be up and running for July Fourth activities - Daily Press
May 2026
www.dailypress.com
Section of Colonial Parkway reopens as celebrations draw near - Daily Press
May 2026
www.dailypress.com
Colonial Williamsburg Is Restoring Historic Gardens At The Governor’s Palace - Southern Living
May 2026
www.southernliving.com
‘Once in a lifetime’: ‘3rd Hour of TODAY’ holds live show in Williamsburg ahead of America’s 250th birthday - WWBT
May 2026
www.12onyourside.com
‘Today Show’ broadcasts from Williamsburg ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary - Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
May 2026
wydaily.com
3rd Hour of TODAY Tries Colonial Williamsburg's Famous Pancakes - TODAY.com
May 2026
www.today.com
3rd Hour of TODAY Explores the History of Colonial Williamsburg - TODAY.com
May 2026
www.today.com
TODAY show celebrates 250 years of American independence in Williamsburg - WAVY.com
May 2026
www.wavy.com
America 250: Rick Rowe explores history at Colonial Williamsburg - KTBS 3
May 2026
www.ktbs.com
Outdoor Evening Event - The Flame of Revolution: 5th VA Convention - FREE & Open to the Public - Williamsburg Families
May 2026
www.williamsburgfamilies.com
Form filed
$149.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$125.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$115.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$164.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$190.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation This page 79 $149.4 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 185 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

What is Colonial Williamsburg Foundation?
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Williamsburg, United States. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a arts culture organization based in WILLIAMSBURG, United States. Annual revenue: $164.1 million. EIN: 540505888.
When was Colonial Williamsburg Foundation founded?
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation was founded in 1928.
Who leads Colonial Williamsburg Foundation?
Jacquelyn Ferree serves as Cfoo.
Where is Colonial Williamsburg Foundation located?
Headquartered in Williamsburg, United States.
What is Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Colonial Williamsburg Foundation trustworthy?
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 540505888.
What is Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's website?
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org