Arts & Culture Grant Funders in District of Columbia
602 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to District of Columbia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $829.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 602 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in District of Columbia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total District of Columbia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Endowment for Democracy | District of Columbia | $150.2M | 155 | 2024 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $74.4M | 62 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $58.8M | 49 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $40.9M | 62 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Hillside Foundation Inc | District of Columbia | $31.2M | 26 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $26.3M | 73 | 2024 |
| 7 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $18.3M | 10 | 2023 |
| 8 | Eastern National | Pennsylvania | $17.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | District of Columbia | $14.5M | 239 | 2025 |
| 10 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $10.5M | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $8.9M | 30 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in District of Columbia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 602 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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