Community Improvement Grant Funders in District of Columbia
333 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to District of Columbia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $862.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 333 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 community improvement funders in District of Columbia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total District of Columbia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $118.0M | 254 | 2024 |
| 2 | Open Society Policy Center Inc | New York | $62.7M | 31 | 2024 |
| 3 | Popplestone Foundation | Massachusetts | $50.4M | 19 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $42.7M | 131 | 2024 |
| 5 | Leadership for Educational Equity | District of Columbia | $33.8M | 2 | 2020 |
| 6 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $33.5M | 49 | 2024 |
| 7 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $31.4M | 27 | 2019 |
| 8 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $22.7M | 41 | 2023 |
| 9 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $22.7M | 19 | 2024 |
| 10 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $22.4M | 28 | 2024 |
| 11 | Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation | Washington | $22.0M | 8 | 2024 |
| 12 | Servant Foundation | Kansas | $18.4M | 106 | 2025 |
| 13 | The Hillside Foundation Inc | District of Columbia | $16.0M | 6 | 2023 |
| 14 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $15.6M | 31 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $15.4M | 49 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in District of Columbia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 333 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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