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 …
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a arts culture organization based in WILLIAMSBURG, United States. Annual revenue: $164.1 million. EIN: 540505888.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColonial 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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COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Neutral1 of 2 Colonial Williamsburg arrival areas to be up and running for July Fourth activities - Daily Press
Section of Colonial Parkway reopens as celebrations draw near - Daily Press
Colonial Williamsburg Is Restoring Historic Gardens At The Governor’s Palace - Southern Living
‘Once in a lifetime’: ‘3rd Hour of TODAY’ holds live show in Williamsburg ahead of America’s 250th birthday - WWBT
‘Today Show’ broadcasts from Williamsburg ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary - Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
3rd Hour of TODAY Tries Colonial Williamsburg's Famous Pancakes - TODAY.com
3rd Hour of TODAY Explores the History of Colonial Williamsburg - TODAY.com
TODAY show celebrates 250 years of American independence in Williamsburg - WAVY.com
America 250: Rick Rowe explores history at Colonial Williamsburg - KTBS 3
Outdoor Evening Event - The Flame of Revolution: 5th VA Convention - FREE & Open to the Public - Williamsburg Families
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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