Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg Foundation

The Foundation is a non-stock corporation chartered under the laws of Virginia and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a non-profit charitable organization under the provisions of Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

The Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg Foundation is an independent organization separate from the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg. All Club members are automatically members of the Foundation. The Foundation Board of Directors is made up of 10 active club members some having served as past presidents of the Club and some are Club members who have been instrumental in support of the foundation. The Foundation Board of Directors are elected to four-year terms by the members of the Club at an annual meeting of the Club with terms staggered every two years. The officers of the Foundation are elected from within the Foundation Board of Directors at the Foundation board meeting following the election of board members. The Foundation board meetings are held on a quarterly basis.

The Foundation’s primary purpose is to provide financial support for the most pressing needs in the greater Williamsburg area community with a primary focus on young people. Grants are funded to 501(c)3 organizations that partner with the Club’s fundraising activities. The mission of the organizations that are chosen by the Club and Foundation on an annual basis include live saving, life preserving and life enhancing for the children of the community.

Funds received by the Foundation include:

Funds through United Way from donors who specify on their annual pledge card that they want their donations to go to the Foundation.
Gifts made by Kiwanians, their relatives and friends for the purpose of honoring or in remembrance of a Kiwanian or loved one.
Funds are received from the public including companies or organizations who desire to support the Foundation and its efforts. Some of those past monetary supporters include Buffalo Wild Wings, Chico’s, Kohls, Longhorn Steakhouse, Mega Auto Spa, Middleburg Trust Company, Shorty’s Diner and Wal Mart.

A large portion of annual donations are made in support of the Foundation’s annual Wilbur Davis Smiles for Kids Program. This program is in partnership with Busch Gardens and provides a one day pass to local children and family members who wouldn’t otherwise be able to access and enjoy the park.

Several levels of recognition are available and are maintained by the Foundation. Gifts received for all of the recognition levels are considered gifts to endowment and the funds are invested and are overseen by an Investment Committee appointed by the Board of Directors. Contributions continue to support Foundation activities year after year.

President’s Club Platinum

Membership in the President’s Club is accorded to Kiwanians in whose name one-time or cumulative contributions reach a minimum total of $10,000. President’s Club honorees receive an engraved plaque and their names are displayed on the Foundation Honors Board which is frequently displayed at Club meetings.

President’s Club Diamond

Membership in the President’s Club is accorded to Kiwanians in whose name one-time or cumulative contributions reach a minimum total of $7,500 – $9,999. President’s Club honorees receive an engraved plaque and their names are displayed on the Foundation Honors Board which is frequently displayed at Club meetings.

President’s Club Gold

Membership in the President’s Club is accorded to Kiwanians in whose name one-time or cumulative contributions reach a minimum total of $5,000 – $7,499. President’s Club honorees receive an engraved plaque and their names are displayed on the Foundation Honors Board which is frequently displayed at Club meetings.

President’s Club Silver

Membership in the President’s Club is accorded to Kiwanians in whose name one-time or cumulative contributions reach a minimum total of $2,500 – $4,999. President’s Club honorees receive an engraved plaque and their names are displayed on the Foundation Honors Board which is frequently displayed at Club meetings.

President’s Club

Membership in the President’s Club is accorded to Kiwanians in whose name one-time or cumulative contributions reach a minimum total of $1,000. President’s Club honorees receive an engraved plaque and their names are displayed on the Foundation Honors Board which is frequently displayed at Club meetings. In addition, special name tags to be worn at regular Club meetings are provided for members of the President’s Club.

Life Membership

Life Membership is granted to Kiwanians when single or cumulative contributions total at least $500. Life Members receive a framed certificate and their names are mounted on the Foundation Honors Board.

Builder

The Builder level is accorded to Kiwanians when contributions in his or her name reach at least $200. Builder’s names are also included on the Foundation Honors Board.

Memorials

A special section of the Foundation Honors board is provided to list deceased Kiwanians or family members. Memorials may be purchased for $100.

Sustaining Member

Donors making annual contributions of at least $25 will be recognized as a Sustaining Member of the Foundation. When total cumulative contributions reach required levels for the Builder, Life Membership and President’s Club, the sustaining member will receive recognition at the appropriate level.

From the Foundation’s humble beginnings, the Foundation wishes to thank all of the past contributors and we are proud to report that the corpus has grown to over $700,000. The Foundation has been able to serve the children and community with contributions to 501(c)3 organizations totaling over $200,000.

Current foundation officers include Geoff Suter, President; Rick Overy, Vice President; Doug Holroyd, Treasurer and Antonija Simpson, Secretary. Current board members are Leigh Houghland, Tom Connor, Ron Adolphi, Rolf Kramer, Howard Price, Missy Zimmerman, and David Bush.

Contributions in any amount are appreciated. Please make your check out to “Williamsburg Community Foundation” and mail to 1323 Jamestown Road, Suite 103, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Be sure to add “Kiwanis Fund” to the memo field of the check. You can contribute using a credit card or PayPal account on the web at Donate – WCF (williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org) and scroll down to “Kiwanis Club or Williamsburg Foundation Fund”.