Economic Development Grant Funders in District of Columbia
89 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to District of Columbia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $169.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 89 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 economic development funders in District of Columbia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total District of Columbia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City First Enterprises Inc | District of Columbia | $31.8M | 485 | 2022 |
| 2 | Mastercard Impact Fund | New York | $15.3M | 8 | 2024 |
| 3 | Family Health International | North Carolina | $11.9M | 19 | 2024 |
| 4 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $10.0M | 30 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | New York | $9.4M | 3 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $8.5M | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $8.2M | 28 | 2023 |
| 8 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Missouri | $7.0M | 25 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $6.6M | 25 | 2024 |
| 10 | Latino Economic Development Corporation | District of Columbia | $5.0M | 58 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $4.7M | 17 | 2023 |
| 12 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $3.8M | 10 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $3.7M | 20 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Rockefeller Foundation | New York | $3.3M | 21 | 2023 |
| 15 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $3.0M | 3 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in District of Columbia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 89 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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