Foundations that fund education in Washington, DC
These 25 foundations made grants to education in Washington, DC in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $250,000 to Education Forward Dc, Washington: Education
- $100,000 to Dc Public Education Fund, Washington: Education
- $100,000 to Center City Public Charter Schools, Washington: Education
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $1,060,266 to National League of Cities Institute Inc, Washington: 82381 spreading and scaling the proven cities of opportunity framework to enable city...
- $1,025,000 to Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington: 82067 technical assistance and direction for rwjf's summer health professions education...
- $1,000,000 to Frameworks Institute, Washington: 81587 contributing to a mindset consortium that addresses structural racism and advances...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $500,000 to Civic Nation, Washington: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $500,000 to Education Trust Inc, Washington: Early Care and Education
- $475,000 to Education Trust Inc, Washington: Early Care and Education
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Kresge Foundation
- $600,000 to Results for America, Washington: Project support the local infrastructure hub to provide technical assistance to cities...
- $525,000 to United Negro College Fund Inc, Washington: Project support to aid low-income detroit students with the cost of attending...
- $525,000 to Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc, Washington: Project support to aid low-income detroit students with the cost of attending...
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
- $15,000 to United Negro College Fund Inc, Washington: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,500 to United Negro College Fund Inc, Washington: Organization's charitable purpose
- $5,000 to United Negro College Fund Inc, Washington: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at publixcharities.org and include the following: information on the organization, a copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter issued by the internal revenue service, a brief budget, and a list of the organization's board of directors. If...
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation
- $864,416 to Civic Nation, Washington: To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization
- $194,360 to Civic Nation, Washington: To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization
- $25,000 to District of Columbia Public Library Foundation, Washington: To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization
How to apply: Submit a 1-2 page written proposal and a copy of your determination letter for consideration.
Deadlines: By november 1st to be considered for the current year.
Restrictions: None.
Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation
- $2,800 to Washington Jesuit Academy, Washington: Education
- $2,800 to Washington School for Girls, Washington: Education
- $2,800 to Thurgood Marshall Academy, Washington: Education
How to apply: There is no prescribed form required for submission. The purpose for which funds are requested and a tax exemption letter is required for new organizations.
Deadlines: October 1
Restrictions: The focus in recent years has been on recognized public charities meeting health, welfare, legal, and education needs in the washington d.c. Metropolitan area.
The Joyce Foundation
- $350,000 to The Education Trust, Washington: Education & economic mobility
- $275,000 to National Council on Teacher Quality, Washington: Education & economic mobility
- $200,000 to National College Attainment Network, Washington: Education & economic mobility
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
The Ceres Foundation Inc
- $275,000 to Schoolhouse Connection Inc, Washington: Support the youth leadership scholarship program for youth having experienced homelessness
- $150,000 to Corporation of the Washington Latin School, Washington: Support campaign to provide classical liberal arts education, emphasizing the socratic...
- $150,000 to Monument Academy Inc, Washington: General operating support for the 2024-2025 academic school year
How to apply: Online application, which can be found at https://www.ceresgiving.org/page/application-process
Restrictions: We invest in strong leaders and support organizations that range from small grassroots efforts to more established programs. Our grantees are united in their passion to create long-term positive change for individuals and families. We fund...
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $200,000 to National Council on Teacher Quality, Washington: Program
- $100,000 to Education Trust Inc, Washington: Program
- $50,000 to Teaching Lab, Washington: Program
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Walter A Bloedorn Foundation
- $15,000 to The Seed Foundation, Washington: To support youth programs
- $15,000 to Appletree Institute for Education Innovation, Washington: To support early childhood education and development
- $7,500 to Washington School for Girls, Washington: Ignite the joyful pursuit of learning and inspire lives of faith-filled purpose,...
How to apply: Request may be made by submitting a grant application form and should include sufficient information to evaluate the program and tax-exempt status of donee.
Deadlines: Generally, requests should be received by december 31, to be considered at the april board meeting.
Restrictions: Grants normally range from $1,000 to $40,000. Preferential consideration is given to applicants in the metropolitan washington, dc area.
Fidelity Foundation
- $3,334 to United Negro College Fund Inc, Washington: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $2,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy, Washington: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $2,000 to United Negro College Fund Inc, Washington: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
- $500,000 to National College Attainment Network Inc, Washington: Increasing FAFSA Completion Rates for the 2024-2025 Cycle
- $250,000 to National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Washington: Increasing Texas Community College Meaningful Wage Employment
- $250,000 to Israel on Campus Coalition, Washington: Engaging Faculty to Ensure a Positive Campus Climate for Jewish Students
How to apply: Online application
Deadlines: Please refer to the applicable websites
Restrictions: Please refer to dell.org
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $435,000 to National Association of State Treasurers Foundation Inc, Washington: Financial mobility programming
- $300,000 to National Disability Institute Inc, Washington: Disability inclusive financial counseling
- $125,000 to Us Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Washington: Hiring our heroes
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc
- $321,750 to Institute for the Study of War Inc, Washington: General operating support
- $300,000 to Institute for the Study of War Inc, Washington: General operating support
- $196,710 to Institute for the Study of War Inc, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: Written proposal along with a copy of irs exemption letter
Restrictions: Although the mission of the foundation is to support public policy research, it makes small grants to organizations in north carolina and connecticut that provide innovative services for disadvantaged children and families. However, such...
The William Penn Foundation
- $400,000 to Resource Impact, Washington: Raben 2023 - diversity pathways
- $200,380 to First Book, Washington: Diverse books for philly families
- $110,000 to National Council on Teacher Quality, Washington: Series of evaluations of pennsylvania teacher prep programs
How to apply: The foundation is interested in receiving letters of inquiry from public charities that meet its funding guidelines. Letters of inquiry should include the nature of the project, anticipated results and financial information for the applicant. For additional information please...
Restrictions: 1.) grants are made to organizations which qualify under internal revenue code section 501c3 as public charities under 509(a) of the code who provide support within the foundation's grantmaking priorites. 2.) grants are not made to...
Alfred P Sloan Foundation
- $248,317 to Council of Graduate Schools, Washington: To support the graduate education community in pursuing its diversity, equity, and...
- $246,012 to Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Washington: To launch a professional development experience for graduate teaching assistants that...
- $160,856 to American Council on Education, Washington: To refine the carnegie classification of institutions of higher education, including the...
How to apply: See general explanation for details
Restrictions: See general explanation for details
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
- $150,000 to Media Matters for America, Washington: General operating support
- $100,000 to Civic Nation, Washington: When we all vote
- $50,000 to Reading Is Fundamental Inc, Washington: Read for success and books for ownership programs san francisco
How to apply: After reviewing the fund's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials...
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year
Restrictions: Organizations must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Parami University, Washington: General Operating Support
- $75,000 to The News Literacy Project Inc, Washington: General Operating Support
- $30,000 to National Geographic Society, Washington: Support for photographer exchange and community engagement
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
Charles Koch Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Education Design Lab, Washington: General operating support
- $762,500 to Education Design Lab, Washington: General operating support
- $40,000 to Presidents Forum, Washington: General operating support
John S and James L Knight Foundation
- $800,000 to R Street Institute, Washington: To provide renewed support to r street institute for nonpartisan technology policy...
- $800,000 to Open Markets Institute, Washington: To provide renewed support for nonpartisan competition policy research at the center for...
- $10,000 to News Literacy Project Inc, Washington: To support the mission of the news literacy project via general operating funds.
How to apply: Throughout the year, knight foundation issues open challenges or calls for proposals focused on specific funding priorities. You can receive updates and notifications about upcoming opportunities by going to our website, www.kf.org, and subscribing to our newsletter.
Deadlines: Each funding opportunity will have its own application criteria and deadlines.
Restrictions: Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kind of institutions or other factors: -medical research, organizations or projects whose mission is to prevent, eradicate and/or alleviate the...
John Templeton Foundation
- $600,000 to National Geographic Society, Washington: National geographic society storytelling project
- $215,867 to Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Washington: Supporting structures: innovative partnerships to enhance bench science at cccu...
- $25,000 to Archbridge Institute, Washington: For general support
How to apply: A detailed description of a grantee's proposed charitable activities is included in the john templeton foundation's online application form. The form requires that all applicants provide a description of the proposed activities, why they are important and how they relate to our...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines as explained on the foundations website at www.templeton.org.
Restrictions: Awards should advance the charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes of the foundation's funding areas. The funding areas include character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, life sciences,...
The Mcknight Foundation
- $100,000 to Local Progress Policy Institute, Washington: to build capacity to support, organize, and develop the leadership of values-aligned...
- $100,000 to R Street Institute, Washington: to support work on improving electric utility performance and bolstering electric...
- $100,000 to United Negro College Fund Inc, Washington: to support the 9th Annual United Negro College Fund Twin Cities Masked Ball, scheduled...
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
- $75,000 to One World Education, Washington: Gen ops
- $40,000 to Washington School for Girls, Washington: General Operating
- $35,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy, Washington: Gen ops
How to apply: Information as required in the online website
The W O'neil Foundation
- $55,000 to Washington School for Girls, Washington: Teacher salaries & makers space for tuition-free school for girls
- $43,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy, Washington: Mental health program for tuition-free inner city school for boys
- $20,000 to San Miguel School, Washington: Support for tuition-free middle school for latino boys
How to apply: An application form is not required. Initial approach should be by letter of inquiry outlining the nature of the project, the amount requested and evidence of irc section 501(c)(3) exempt status. If the project coincides with the foundation's interests, a proposal will be...
Restrictions: The foundation is primarily interested in faith-motivated programs that directly bring basic necessities, such as food, clothing, shelter, basic medical care and basic education to those experiencing poverty throughout the world,...
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