Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Washington, DC
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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 Manna Inc, Washington: Community services
- $75,000 to Transitional Housing Corporation, Washington: Community services
- $52,500 to New Endeavors By Women, Washington: Community services
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $1,232,500 to Rebuilding Together, Washington: Wells fargo builds rebuilding together 2024
- $1,000,000 to National Community Stabilization Trust LLC, Washington: Acquistion bridge fund
- $250,000 to Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development, Washington: General operating support
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/
Ada Harris Maley Memorial Fund
- $10,000 to Friendship Place, Washington: General
- $10,000 to House of Ruth, Silver Spring: General
- $7,000 to Calvary Womens Services, Washington: General
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
- $65,000 to Friendship Place, Washington: General Operating
- $35,000 to Manna Inc, Washington: Gen ops
- $30,000 to District Alliance for Safe Housing, Washington: Gen ops
How to apply: Information as required in the online website
Dimick Foundation John M Lynham Jr Trustee
- $5,000 to Christ House, Washington: General operating support
- $5,000 to District Alliance for Safe Housing, Washington: General operating support
- $3,000 to House of Ruth, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Six weeks prior to semi-annual grant decision making meeting
The John A Hartford Foundation Inc
- $1,126,770 to Leadingage Inc, Washington: Moving forward nursing home quality coalition, phase ii
- $1,050 to Leadingage Inc, Washington: Membership support (2024)
How to apply: Applications should be mailed to the president of the foundation at the above address.
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Grants only to exempt organizations under 501 (c)(3) of the irs code, and that are not private foundations within the meaning of section 509 (a) or a state or political subdivision thereof. No grants to individuals. Our programmatic areas...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $360,000 to Housing Assistance Council, Washington: 82044 researching heirs' property issues and the impact of tangled titles to address...
- $180,000 to National Community Stabilization Trust LLC, Washington: 81552 analyzing barriers preventing nonprofits from acquiring distressed residential...
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...
Retirement Research Foundation Dba Rrf Foundation for Aging
- $54,850 to National Alliance To End Homelessness, Washington: A third-year grant continuing to address the challenge of homelessness among older adults.
- $54,850 to National Alliance To End Homelessness, Washington: A third-year grant continuing to address the challenge of homelessness among older adults.
How to apply: Our website www.rrf.org contains the form in which applications should be submitted along with eligibility criteria, exclusions and letters of inquiry with required inclusions. Web inquiries should be addressed to info@rrf.org. Application forms can be downloaded in word for...
Deadlines: February 1, may 1, and august 1
Restrictions: Our website www.rrf.org contains the eligibility requirements, restrictions or limitations for all major grant programs. The major grant programs are as follows: advocacy; direct service; professional education; research; organizational...
1988 Irrev Cochrane Memorial Tr
- $40,000 to District Alliance for Safe Housing, Washington: General operating
- $35,000 to Transitional Housing Corp, Washington: General operating
How to apply: Letter of inquiry; a two-page summary of org's mission, programs, populations served, measures of success, and plans for current year; & most recent audited financial statements
Deadlines: February 15
Restrictions: This trust is created & organized exclusively for religious, charitable, literary &/or educational purposes with emphasis on organizations in the washington d.c. Area
Td Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development, Washington: Workforce development intermediary initiative
- $15,000 to District Alliance for Safe Housing Inc, Washington: Survivor resilience fund
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation
- $20,000 to National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, Washington: To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization
- $15,000 to Friendship Place, 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
- $3,700 to House of Ruth, Washington: Food & housing
- $3,700 to Rebuilding Together, Washington: Health & welfare
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.
Nextfifty Initiative
- $149,900 to Leadingage, Washington: General support
How to apply: Please see to www.next50foundation.org for details.
Deadlines: Nextfifty initiative will have two grant application cycles.
Restrictions: Please see to www.next50foundation.org for details
Elevance Health Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Rebuilding Together, Washington: Hurricane Milton Relief
How to apply: Only online applications will be accepted for grant consideration
Ally Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Rebuilding Together, Washington: Building a healthy neighborhood (bahn) 2023
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online by visiting www.ally.com/about/social-impact/grants/
Restrictions: The organization must have an approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity status.
Richmond Memorial Health Foundation
- $43,115 to Leadingage, Washington: Program support: general operating support ; evaluation of jfs & fl's living well
How to apply: See attached copy of grant application guidelines.
Deadlines: See attached copy of grant application guidelines.
Restrictions: See attached copy of grant application guidelines.
The W O'neil Foundation
- $35,000 to Friendship Place, Washington: Aimhire workforce development program
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,...
The Robert Bensen Meyer Jr Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to New Endeavors By Women, Washington: General support
How to apply: Letter of explanation regarding why they are a candidate to receive funds.
Restrictions: Recipients must be eligible to receive contributions pursuant to i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3)
John M Wolff Foundation
- $35,000 to Rebuilding Together, Washington: General operations
How to apply: Letter and material explaining the charitable organization
Deadlines: October 1st of each year
If Foundation
- $20,000 to Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers, Washington: 2023 grant - support advocacy on affordable and equitable housing
How to apply: Visit www.iffdn.org for application information
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Nonprofit organizations engaged in systems change work to advance racial justice in the washington dc region.
Walter A Bloedorn Foundation
- $20,000 to House of Ruth, Washington: To support kidspace child and family development center
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.
Mayberg Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to House of Ruth, Washington: Support programming
How to apply: Name of organization; contact information; mission, vision, values; statement of how their work aligns with the foundation's mission
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding must be registered 501(c)3 in the us and be able to demonstrate clear alignment with the mayberg foundation mission and values.
The Robinson Foundation
- $6,000 to Friendship Place, Washington: General
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
The Devereaux Charitable Foundation Trust
- $5,000 to Christ House, Washington: Unrestricted / general
How to apply: A description and purpose of organization and intended use of requested gift
The Cpmg Foundation
- $5,000 to Friendship Place, Washington: Walk to end homelessness
How to apply: Application in process to include solicitor, party of benefit, background, or nature of purpose
Deadlines: Foundation grants cycle, under 12 months
Restrictions: Washington dc metro area
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