Foundations that fund recreation and sports in Washington, DC
These 25 foundations made grants to recreation and sports 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 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $120,600 to City Parks Alliance, Washington: 81022 providing community-based organizations' perspective to advance park equity and...
- $25,000 to Olmsted Network Inc, Washington: 81820 supporting the olmsted network's 2024 annual conference -- landscapes of renewal:...
- $21,250 to City Parks Alliance, Washington: 78390 priming the pump for cities' applications for federal funding to provide parks and...
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...
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $200,000 to Leveling the Playing Field Inc, Washington: Leveling the Playing Field - Western NY
- $200,000 to Leveling the Playing Field Inc, Washington: Leveling the Playing Field- Southeast Michigan
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
The William Penn Foundation
- $72,255 to City Parks Alliance Inc, Washington: Philadelphia learning exchange + bipoc park practitioners initiative at greater & greener...
- $2,500 to City Parks Alliance Inc, Washington: Membership 2024
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...
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $25,000 to Leveling the Playing Field Inc, Washington: Community services
- $20,000 to Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc, Washington: Community services
Walter A Bloedorn Foundation
- $15,000 to Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena, Washington: The "kids on ice" program
- $5,000 to Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc, Washington: Supports life skill programs for youths
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.
The Northrop Grumman Foundation
- $250,000 to Greater Washington Partnership, Washington: General operating grants & matching gifts.
How to apply: Employee matching gift program: list organization, amount requested, purpose for which funds are being sought, and proof of tax-exempt status. Employees apply online and are eligible for four matches of up to $2,500 in total.
Deadlines: October 31st
Restrictions: Ineligible participants include: employees on leave of absence, contract employees, retired employees, and spouses or children of current employees. All recipients of an employee matching gift for education grant must be recognized as a...
Fidelity Foundation
- $100,000 to City Parks Alliance Inc, Washington: Technology & equipment
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
The Vf Foundation
- $60,000 to American Recreation Coalition, Washington: Integration of the Outdoor Recreation Economy Across Sectors
How to apply: Please visit https://www.vfc.com/responsibility/the-vf-foundation
Deadlines: January 1 through February 1, 2024
Restrictions: Qualifying organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Federal Tax Code (or international equivalent).
Jr Hyde Iii Family Foundation
- $29,100 to City Parks Alliance Inc, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: All applications must be submitted online at: www.hydefoundation.org
Deadlines: 2/1, 5/1 & 8/1; see the website at www.hydefoundation.org
Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in tn, with a strong emphasis on memphis. No grants are made to individuals.
Lockhart Vaughan Foundation
- $25,000 to Leveling the Playing Field, Washington: Education: support cost-effective, school-based after-school programs.
How to apply: Please go to our website, lockhartv.org.
Deadlines: Please go to our website, lockhartv.org.
Restrictions: Please go to our website, lockhartv.org.
The Achelis & Bodman Foundation Co Manice & Budd Llp
- $25,000 to Olmsted Network, Washington: Conference in newburgh, ny, in
How to apply: Nonprofit organizations based in new york city and northern new jersey that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and fall within the program areas of the foundation are welcome to submit an inquiry or proposal letter by email to...
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: The foundation generally does not make grants for the following purposes or program areas: -nonprofit organizations outside of new york and new jersey -annual appeals, dinner functions, and fundraising events -endowments and capital...
Lennar Foundation
- $25,000 to Special Olympics Inc, Washington: To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults...
How to apply: Requests should be made in writing. A copy of the organization's irs determination letter regarding exempt status is required.
Silberstein Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Wilderness Leadership and Learning, Washington: To further exempt purpose
How to apply: Requests for grants should be submitted in writing and should include proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Restrictions: The foundation will make grants only to organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) and which are recognized as public charities pursuant to sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2).
The Owens & Minor Foundation
- $15,000 to Special Olympics, Washington: The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic...
How to apply: Requests for donations can be made at owens-minor.com/about/the-owens-minor-foundation. The information and materials to be included are outlined on the above mentioned website.
Deadlines: Submissions can be made at any point in time during the calendar year.
Restrictions: The owens & minor foundation is dedicated to making impactful investments to charitable and civic organizations in the communities we serve and will focus primarily in the three areas of environment, healthcare, and diversity & inclusion.
The Mc Cutchen Foundation
- $15,000 to Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc, Washington: General operating fund
How to apply: Application should be in writing stating the reason for the request and the organization's irs exemption. A copy of the tax determination letter should be attached
Deadlines: September 1st
Restrictions: The organization must be an irs 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
Sbj Resch Family Foundation Inc
- $12,000 to Special Olympics, Washington: General fund
How to apply: None specified
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations only
Sand Hill Foundation
- $10,000 to Open Goal Project, Washington: General support
How to apply: Include verification of irc 501(c)(3) status, activities, references
Deadlines: Revolving
Restrictions: Public charities
The Aaron & Lillie Straus Fdn Inc 9830002
- $10,000 to Wilderness Leadership & Learning Inc, Washington: General
How to apply: Common grant application form
Deadlines: Applications are accepted year round
Restrictions: No grants to endowments or individuals
Dimick Foundation John M Lynham Jr Trustee
- $7,500 to Wilderness Leadership & Learning, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Six weeks prior to semi-annual grant decision making meeting
Luther I Replogle Foundation
- $5,000 to Leveling the Playing Field, Washington: Sports equipement
How to apply: Applications are made through an online system on the foundation's website: www.reploglefoundation.org
Deadlines: Deadlines occur twice per year. Further information can be found at: www.reploglefoundation.org
Nicholas Martini Foundation
- $5,000 to Special Olympics, Washington: General support
How to apply: No specific form of grant application or information and materials.
Deadlines: No submission deadline.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards.
Seby B Jones Family Foundation
- $2,000 to Special Olympics Inc, Washington: General support
How to apply: No special form required
Restrictions: Limited to usa
The Colburn Family Foundation C/O Sterling Foundation Management LLC
- $1,800 to Special Olympics, Washington: General support
How to apply: None prescribed
Restrictions: Recognized section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only
The Yasme Foundation
- $1,500 to Hacdc Amateur Radio Club, Washington: Malawi Projects 7Q6M
How to apply: A letter explaining the purpose for which the grant is requested and its relationship to the Foundations amateur radio related scientific or educational purpose.
Mile 20 Foundation Inc
- $1,000 to African Parks Foundation of America, Washington: General support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: No
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