Community foundation · EIN 23-7343119
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
Greater Washington Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $120M in grants paid across 1,454 grants, with $518M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Dc Action for Children, Greater Washington Urban League and Islamic Relief USA.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Washington Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Detailed grant reports are submitted by the grantee detailing accomplishments during the grant period which are reviewed and monitored by the greater washington community foundation staff. grant reports must be issued for the most recent grant disbursement prior to release of any additional funding approval. grants to international organization require reporting. grants processed from the greater washington community foundation's discretionary dollars normally require reporting, depending on the nature of the grant from payment grants processed from donor-advised funds do not require reporting unless the donor requests it or the purpose or terms of the grant require reporting. when monitoring grants in the united states, due diligence is also done through site visits and 1-1 meetings whether virtual or in person. grant awards to domestic charitable organizations for domestic activity generally do not require reporting, except under the following conditions: to evaluate program outcomes/deliverables attached to the grant award, as requested by the greater washington community foundation. grant awards to non-domestic organizations for international charitable activity require a pre-award grant agreement, and expenditure reporting for the grant award period. grant awards to domestic charitable organizations to further support international charitable activity do not require expenditure reporting unless specifically requested by the greater washington community foundation at the
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The greater washington community foundation's mission is to lead, mobilize, and ignite the power of philanthropy to build a just and thriving region where every person prospers.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dc Action for Children | Washington, DC | General Support | $9,114,600 |
| Greater Washington Urban League | Washington, DC | General Support | $4,525,860 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Alexandria, VA | General Support | $3,800,000 |
| Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General Support | $2,820,000 |
| Reflection Park Inc | Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $2,600,000 |
| Lockheed Martin Community Affairs | Bethesda, MD | Disaster Relief | $1,754,250 |
| Better Markets Inc | Washington, DC | General Support | $1,600,000 |
| The Oasis Initiative Foundation | Northbrook, IL | General Support | $1,535,000 |
| Gonzaga College High School | Washington, DC | General Support | $1,515,000 |
| Americans of Faith | Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network | Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Central American Resource Center (carecen) | Washington, DC | General Support | $1,412,900 |
| United Communities Against Poverty Inc | Capitol Heights, MD | General Support | $1,282,500 |
| Social Security Works Education Fund | Washington, DC | General Support | $1,032,500 |
| America First Policy Institute | Arlington, VA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Children's Hospital and Healthcare Services Foundation | Richmond, VA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Stanford University Board of Trustees | Redwood City, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area | Washington, DC | General Support | $989,000 |
| Acad of Hope Adult Public Chartr Sch | Washington, DC | General Support | $863,233 |
| Latin American Youth Center Career Academy Public Charter School | Washington, DC | General Support | $845,000 |
| Project Creates | Washington, DC | General Support | $830,000 |
| Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development | Washington, DC | General Support | $810,000 |
| Banyan Tree Foundation | Washington, DC | General Support | $805,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General Support | $791,900 |
| City Year Washington Dc | Washington, DC | General Support | $780,000 |
The 25 largest of 1,454 grants listed on the return. 37 grants to individuals ($390K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$63.7M · 538 grants
- Maryland$17.9M · 311 grants
- Virginia$11.5M · 130 grants
- New York$4.47M · 94 grants
- Illinois$3.64M · 23 grants
- California$3.55M · 56 grants
- Florida$3.38M · 50 grants
- Georgia$2.22M · 8 grants
- North Carolina$1.14M · 21 grants
- Pennsylvania$854K · 17 grants
- Massachusetts$734K · 31 grants
- Utah$470K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does Greater Washington Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Washington Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Greater Washington Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $119,769,061 in grants paid (1,454 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Washington Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Dc Action for Children (DC), $9.11M, Greater Washington Urban League (DC), $4.53M, Islamic Relief USA (VA), $3.8M, Washington Area Community Investment Fund Inc (DC), $2.82M and Reflection Park Inc (MD), $2.6M.