Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 41,514,268 | 37,605,515 | 53,317,540 | 70,972,947 | 52,528,341 | 255,938,611 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 35,436,016 | 35,302,465 | 11,364,383 | 24,273,210 | 31,682,862 | 138,058,936 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 76,950,284 | 72,907,980 | 64,681,923 | 95,246,157 | 84,211,203 | 393,997,547 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 5,156,457 | 2,522,616 | 5,018,065 | 7,817,351 | 3,218,378 | 23,732,867 |
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 946,713 | 949,762 | 808,587 | 1,116,824 | 1,028,462 | 4,850,348 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 6,103,170 | 3,472,378 | 5,826,652 | 8,934,175 | 4,246,840 | 28,583,215 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 365,414,332 | |||||
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 76,950,284 | 72,907,980 | 64,681,923 | 95,246,157 | 84,211,203 | 393,997,547 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 13,727,799 | 18,102,505 | 14,710,568 | 14,024,074 | 15,442,920 | 76,007,866 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 13,727,799 | 18,102,505 | 14,710,568 | 14,024,074 | 15,442,920 | 76,007,866 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 3,993,194 | 3,965,732 | 1,466,243 | 2,412,132 | 3,192,116 | 15,029,417 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 94,671,277 | 94,976,217 | 80,858,734 | 111,682,363 | 102,846,239 | 485,034,830 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 22015553 |
| Software Version: | 2022v5.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 | Clifford Fleet, Kevin Patrick, Diane Branch, Hazel Wong, Conrad M. Hall, and Walfrido Martinez have a business relationship with a related party. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | Form 990 is prepared by the Foundation's finance staff with assistance from other members of management as needed to ensure completeness and accuracy. The entire form and all schedules are reviewed during preparation and after completion by the Controller, followed by higher-level reviews by the Vice President of Finance and the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to filing with the IRS, a copy of the Foundation's final Form 990 (including required schedules) is provided in paper or electronic format to each member of the Board of Trustees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Trustees receive and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form annually. Any conflicts that might arise during a member's Board tenure are disclosed to and addressed by the Board. Additionally, any trustee with a conflict in connection with any matter before the Board is required to disclose the conflict and is not permitted to take part in any vote with respect to the matter. Members of management receive a copy of the Foundation's conflict of interest policy and sign a disclosure form annually. The Foundation's General Counsel reviews management's annual conflict on interest disclosure forms to assure that compensating controls are put in place to mitigate or eliminate any identified conflict. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b | Compensation of the CEO and other officers of the organization is determined by the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Trustees. In its review and approval process, the members of the Human Resources Committee considered the report of an independent compensation consulting firm that was retained to compare the compensation of the CEO and other officers with that of incumbents in similar positions at comparable organizations. The compensation consulting firm produced a detailed report based on its review of data from compensation surveys, including one specific to not-for-profit organizations that include data from organizations similar to Colonial Williamsburg in mission and size. The review and approval process of the Human Resouces Committee is documented in the minutes of the Committee's meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | In compliance with federal and state disclosure requirements. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Change in value of Split Interest Agreements = $886300 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Eliminate FAS 158 Adjustment = $5488151 |
| ART MUSEUMS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG | The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation operates two world-class Art Museums showcasing collections to enhance and enrich the guest experience beyond the living history of the Historic Area. The award-winning DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum houses the Foundations renowned collection of British and American fine and decorative arts dating from 1600 through 1840. The award-winning Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum is the oldest institution in the United States dedicated solely to the collection and preservation of American folk art. Colonial Williamsburg also operates Bassett Hall, a two-story, 18th-century frame house situated near the colonial Capitol. Not currently open to the public, the house was the Williamsburg home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr., and retains the original furnishings used by them from 1936-1948. Colonial Williamsburgs holdings in southern furniture, American folk art, English silver and pewter, English porcelain, numismatics, tools, and several other categories are considered the most comprehensive in the nation. Its extensive collections are researched by curators, archaeologists, and architectural historians and cared for by a staff of conservators and historic preservation professionals, all of whom oversee their display and care in the Historic Area and at the Art Museums. Drawing from its collection, Colonial Williamsburg furnishes, maintains, and interprets more than 200 18th-century period rooms and craft shops in the Historic Area.The Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburgs recent 65,000-square-foot expansion and renovation project added a new, highly visible and accessible main entrance, increased exhibition space by 25%, expanded museum caf and retail spaces, and transformed the Hennage Auditorium into a state-of-the-art theater space. Striking landscape plantings of native, disease-resistant flowers, shrubs and trees accentuate the exterior of the enlarged facility.The Art Museums provide hundreds of school and family programs, lectures, tours, and musical and theatrical performances throughout the year in the galleries and Hennage Auditorium. Together, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum opened the following exhibitions in 2022: Restoring Williamsburg. Funded by Thomas and Nancy Baker. Opened April 30 in the Boswell-Carracci Gallery.Making Music in Early America. Funded anonymously. Opened August 20 in the Leckie Gallery.The Art of the Quilter (rotation 2). Funded by the June Horsman Family Trust. Opened on August 20 in the McCarl Gallery.I made this: The Work of Black American Artists and Artisans. Funded by The Americana Foundation. Opened on October 22 in the Blagojevich Gallery (south).Stitched in Time: American Needlework. Funded by the DeWitt Wallace Exhibition Reserve. Opened on November 24 in the Alaimo Gallery. |
| EDUCATION AND HISTORIC RESOURCES | Colonial Williamsburgs Historic Area encompasses 301 acres of greens and gardens and more than 600 structures 89 of them original that range from the formal splendor of the Governors Palace to the utilitarian kitchen garden of the James Geddy site. The Historic Area is protected from modern intrusions by a 2,800-acre greenbelt, and Colonial Williamsburg is accredited as a Level II Arboretum by ArbNet, a global arboretum accreditation program.Historic trades interpretation, dramatic vignettes, interactive programs and encounters with people including Colonial Williamsburgs Nation Builders real historic figures associated with the 18th-century city who made significant contributions to the American story take place throughout the Historic Area, offering an engaging, entertaining guest experience that educates and captures the relevance of early American history in todays world. Homes, public buildings and shops are furnished with objects from Colonial Williamsburgs extensive collection of English and American antiques and reproductions made by skilled artisans employed by the Foundation. Ongoing research by historians and interpreters ensures an accurate representation of 18th-century life in Williamsburg. Exploring the lives of the men, women and children from all backgrounds who lived in 18th-century Williamsburg continues the Foundations commitment to tell a more complete story of Americas founding generation. Colonial Williamsburgs programming continues to evolve as new historic evidence is discovered whether through archaeological excavations or through careful research within the archives of the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library. Historical integrity is critical to Colonial Williamsburgs credibility and worldwide reputation, and the Foundations ongoing research and extensive collections serve as an indispensable resource for historians and educators studying 18th-century life in Williamsburg and the surrounding region. Colonial Williamsburgs taverns and colonial houses operate in the Historic Area providing visitors with an interactive experience unique to the 18th century. Ideal for guests who wish to fully immerse themselves in the 18th century, Colonial Williamsburg offers authentic period accommodations in the Historic Area where our founding families once lodged. The colonial houses offer accommodations in colonial style at 28 guest houses, some as small as one room within a tavern and others as large as 16 rooms. Furnished with authentic period reproductions, each colonial house has a unique history and appeal of its own, offering a rare way to experience the restored 18th-century capital of Virginia. Servers in the taverns are in period dress and interpret the 18th-century dining experience. |
| FOUNDATION'S 2022 MILESTONES | The Foundations 2022 milestones include:Architectural preservation work continued at the Williamsburg Bray School in preparation for its move to its permanent location at the corner of Nassau and Francis Streets in February 2023.Having discovered the foundation of the original structure in late 2021, Colonial Williamsburg archaeologists continued working with advisors from the First Baptist Church to research the lives of early 19th-century congregation members.Archaeologists uncovered more than 367,000 artifacts at archaeological sites throughout the Historic Area. The Spraggins Sociable carriage made headlines as the first carriage in the Historic Area to be named after a Black coachman, Benjamin Lewis Spraggins, Sr.Commemorated Juneteenth by participating in the local Juneteenth Community Consortium and offered free admission to our Historic Area and Art Museums for the first time.Welcomed a new Assistant Research Historian, Fallon Burner, who comes to the Foundation as its first historian focusing on Indigenous histories.The Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute welcomed educators from 43 states, sharing innovative, engaging teaching strategies to bring history to life in classrooms across the country. Welcomed lifelong learners to educational conferences throughout the year, hosting five in total. This included Revolutionary Legacies, the first of five For 2026 conferences held in collaboration with the Omohundro Institute of Early American Culture and William & Mary.The windmill moved to its permanent location in the Historic Areas Ewing Field, increasing visitor access to the site that explores Historic Farming.The Rare Breeds program celebrated the birth of 18 lambs and eight foals.Revitalized the Foundations Educational Travel program, exploring the history of various locations throughout the United States and Europe.The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library loaned over 9,600 items including books, CDs, DVDs, and VHS recordings to scholars and lifelong learners.Antiques Roadshow premiered three episodes featuring locations throughout the Historic Area and Art Museums. |
| Statement of Program Service Accomplishments | ABOUT COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURGThe Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational institution and the worlds largest U.S. history museum. Here, visitors engage in immersive 18th-century experiences and learn about real people of the past from all walks of life who lived and worked in Williamsburg on the eve of the American Revolution. In addition to researching and interpreting the histories of those who built America, the Foundation preserves an extensive collection of 18th-century buildings and artifacts, operates two world-class art museums, conducts archaeological research, provides educational support to teachers, and offers a variety of digital and in-person programming. Founded in 1926 by philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and the Rev. Dr. W.A.R. Goodwin, rector of Bruton Parish Church, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation was intended to educate and inspire future generations. Today, nearly 100 years later, that educational mission still fuels the work of the Foundation.Support for Colonial Williamsburgs operations comes from donations, ticketed admission, sales of trade products and licensed reproductions, taverns and restaurants, publications, property rentals, and hospitality and convention services. In accordance with board policies, support is provided annually from the Foundations endowment for educational and museum programs, as well as Historic Area preservation and restoration. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation maintains a strong online presence. Live-stream and recorded programming provide entertaining and educational content for millions of online viewers. Work in this digital space continues through the Foundations Innovation Studios initiative that is developing new ways to digitally extend its reach as an educational resource far beyond its geographic footprint. |
| Statement Note 1 | Charitable Contributions Carryforward Schedule: 2017 Charitable Contributions Expiring 12/31/22 $ 1,0652019 Charitable Contributions Expiring 12/31/24 51,0252020 Charitable Contributions Expiring 12/31/25 113,5842021 Charitable Contributions Expiring 12/31/26 445,0002022 Charitable Contributions Expiring 12/31/27 109,500 720,1742017 Charitable Contributions Expiring 12/31/22 (1,065) Amount Available for Carryforward at 12/31/22 719,109 |
| Statement Note 2 | Line 4: Average Acquisition DebtPrincipal Balance 1/1/2022 12/31/2022 Average College Corner 4,688,300 3,535,036 4,102,668Leased Prop 158,296,038 141,261,107 149,778,573Tax Credit 35,248,946 35,248,946 35,248,946Line 5: Average Adjusted BasisPrincipal Balance1/1/2022 12/31/2022 AverageCollege Corner 3,535,300 3,370,676 3,453,124Leased Prop 65,220,649 61,835,231 63,527,940Tax Credit 19,421,156 18,543,624 18,982,390 |
| Statement Note 3 | Schedule A: Administrative FeeNet Operating Loss DeductionYear Original Loss Loss Utilized Loss Available12/31/2018 $164,652 $15,557 $149,09512/31/2020 12,493 0 12,49312/31/2021 148,100 0 148,100Net Operating Loss Available $309,688 |
| Software ID: | 22015553 |
| Software Version: | 2022v5.0 |