Rooted in Virginia soil and federal accountability

When commercial corridor expansion threatened to pave over the historic Bethesda Church envelope, local residents and historians formed an independent corporation to save the battlefield. We bypass bureaucratic delay through direct community fundraising and transparent land purchase negotiations.

The largest percentage of funds possible are to be held in accounts to acquire the battlefield. Operating costs, fund-raising expenses, etc. will be held to a minimum by the board of directors.

Three permanent governance commitments

Land Acquisition Funds

Audited Annual Filings

Perpetual Stewardship

The highest percentage of all donations will be sequestered for protection to go toward purchase.

As a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, our financial records and annual IRS Form 990 filings remain fully accessible for public review.

Acquired acreage will be bound by permanent conservation easements to prevent commercial rezoning or future subdivision.

Questions regarding our board or filings?

Our foundation desk responds directly to historian inquiries, grant committees, and community members.