About Us
The mission of the Colonial Beach Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for those who live in and around Colonial Beach through collaboration and the powerful, caring nature of community. Our approach is simple -- promote philanthropy and simplify the process of giving.
Our Values
In all we do, we aspire to achieve the following:
Collaboration. We work with individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, businesses, and local government to leverage resources for the common good.
Inclusion. We treat all people with respect and welcome their participation, perspectives, and experiences.
Win-win solutions. We seek effective and innovative solutions to local problems, working with and learning from our collaborators, volunteers, and community members.
High standards and transparency. We expect all who participate in Foundation business to conduct themselves responsibility, maintaining the highest standards of ethics and accountability.
How It Works
The Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, government, NGOs, businesses, community groups, and individuals to serve current and future needs of the people in and around Colonial Beach. We provide leadership by bringing diverse perspectives together to develop community-wide solutions for problems and issues.
We receive financial gifts from individuals, businesses, and organizations, which we place in endowment funds and invest to generate earnings. We coordinate with fund advisers to distribute grants to a variety of community-oriented programs and nonprofit organizations in the Colonial Beach area.
Learn more about community foundations.
Our Board of Directors
The Foundation is governed by its by-laws and led by a Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Michele Inderrieden, President
Tom Tilt, VP Administration
Marcia Feldman, Treasurer
Mary Larson, Secretary
Members at Large
Kay Blunt
Linda Brubaker
Debi Chedester
Jack Finney
Joan Fitzpatrick
Joyce Gunderson
John Heath
Billy Porch
Mitzi Saffos
Kelly Vaughn
Dan Wildman
Director Emerita
Cathy Bokman
Peter Fahrney
Annual Reports
Our Annual Report presents a snapshot of our past-year accomplishments and a brief description of our current-year direction. They are only a few pages long and we encourage you to review them.
COVID-19 limited our outreach somewhat, delaying our annual report. But, we have now caught up with a combined report for 2020 & 2021.
2020-2021 Report
2019 Annual Report
2018 Annual Report
2017 Annual Report
2016 Annual Report
Foundation Friends
Individuals, families, civic groups, organizations, clubs, and businesses who donate $500 (Bronze), $1,500 (Silver), $2,500 (Gold), or $5,000 (Platinum) are recognized as Foundation Friends.
Learn about becoming a Foundation Friend.
Community Partners
The Colonial Beach Community Foundation is pleased to participate in the Alliance of Colonial Beach Community Organizations and partner with and support the missions of many local NGOs and nonprofits, such as:
Beach Arts Music and Mentoring (BAMM)
CB Greenspace
Colonial Beach Humane Society
Colonial Beach Playhouse
Downtown Colonial Beach
Virginia Osprey Festival in Colonial Beach
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