Foundation - Giving
Your Gift Supports Our Mission
In order to preserve the historic building and the artifacts of the First Baptist Church and to maintain its Let Freedom Ring Bell, which was restored in 2016, the foundation was established as an independent legal entity as classified under the federal tax code as a Type I supporting organization. As a Type I supporting organization, it is affiliated with another public charity, the Historic First Baptist Church, referred to as the supported organization. Because of this affiliation, the Type I supporting organization benefits or furthers the purposes of the supported organization.
The foundation receives donations and the decisions to fund and support its mission are made by the Board of Directors. The foundation can have one or more endowment funds to support specific purposes with other funds that could be used to protect and preserve the historic building and artifacts, as well as for educational and other programs.
We really appreciate our donors
The Foundation cannot fulfill its mission or realize its vision without adequate resources. Your support makes it possible for us to ensure that our mission and vision will thrive for years to come. You will make it possible to collect, inventory, maintain and display all of the historic artifacts of the Historic First Baptist Church and to share them with the public. The funding will support education programs for the community on the history of the church and its rich contributions to the American story.
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Ways to Give
There are many easy ways for you to give, including one-time direct gifts, text-to-give, online recurring giving, and bequests. Each type of gift is unique in what it does, the tax advantages it offers and the most appropriate time to use it. If you have questions, please contact us and we can assist you with determining the type and amount of gift that you are interested in donating.
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Your gift helps us live out our vision to build upon an historic past in America's history.
Strategic Plan, Budget and Annual Reports
We are excited to announce the Foundation’s five-year Strategic Plan, a transformative and sustainable plan for the future. The Plan will ensure that we seek, find and take every possible opportunity to engage our partners and community in uncovering history and presenting a more complete story of the people who lived, worked, and worshipped in Williamsburg. We will lead the nation by serving as an example of what can be done when a community works together.
The minimum fundraising goal for the 2024 budget year is $250K. The funds will be used to update and improve the public information spaces and exhibits at the Scotland Street location. The Foundation will also continue to support scholarships for students interested in studying early African American history. If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Morris at .