The Williamsburg Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in greater Williamsburg by connecting people with causes that matter. It focuses on managing charitable funds, providing grants and scholarships for key community needs and opportunities, building endowment funds for changing needs, stewarding charitable funds effectively, advising donors, and serving as a resource and coordinator for charity.
The grant program supports a wide range of philanthropic efforts including arts, civic affairs, community development, conservation, cultural activities, education, historic preservation, and social services. It specifically aids citizens in Williamsburg, James City County, and York County by funding diverse projects that benefit these communities.