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Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 455257937  ·  Private foundation

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $30.2M in annual giving against $37.4M in assets. This page documents the 537 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$30.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$37.4M
Total assets
537
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc funds

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesimmigrants & refugeesindigenouslgbtq peoplelow-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Catholic Charities USA
TO SUPPORT ONGOING DISASTER CASE MANAGEMENT IN THE TARGETED AFFILIATES IMPACTED BY THE WILDFIRES AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ITEMS INC
Alexandria, VA$1.5M2020
Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MAJOR REPAIRS AND COMPLETE REBUILDS OF HOMES DAMAGED IN HARVEY.
Victoria, TX$1.2M2019
World Wildlife Fund Us
TO ENGAGE WITH INDIGENOUS STAKEHOLDERS AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO CATALYZE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING, INCLUDING
Washington, DC$1.2M2020
Attack Poverty
TO SUPPORT SALARIES TO ASSIST WITH CAPACITY BUILIDING.
Richmond, TX$1.2M2018
Mercy Corps
TO COMBINE BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANTS WITH REMOTE BUSINESS TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE BAHAMAS REC
Portland, OR$1.0M2020
Ima Innovations
IMA INNOVATIONS (CORUS INTERNATIONAL) - WILL RECEIVE $1M FROM UKRAINE CRISIS RECOVERY FUND FOR A 12-MONTH PROGRAM, BEGINNING IN APRIL 2023,
Washington, DC$1.0M2023
Save the Children
SAVE THE CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE A $900,000 GRANT FROM CDP'S UKRAINE FUND TO EQUIP 15 KINDERGARTENS, REACH 2,250 CHILDREN, TRAIN 750 PARENTS/C
Fairfield, CT$900K2022
Helpage USA
HELPAGE USA WILL RECEIVE A GRANT OF $872,336 FROM CDP'S UKRAINE CRISIS AND COVID-19 FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE, BY INFLUENCI
Washington, DC$872K2022
Greater Houston Community Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE HOUSTON IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES COLLABORATIVE (A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION) IN THE IMPLEMENTATION
Houston, TX$825K2019
Texas Children's
TO EXPAND MOBILE CLINIC PROGRAM AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAUMA AND GRIEF CARE FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY HARVEY.
Houston, TX$780K2018
Houston Responds
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXPAND CHURCH VOLUNTEER NETWORKS TO SUPPORT DISASTER RECOVERY, TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING.
Houston, TX$750K2018
Mercy Corps
MERCY CORPS WILL RECEIVE A $750,000 GRANT FROM CDP TO RESPOND TO THE DEVASTATING SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACTS FROM COVID-19 AND COMPOUNDING EFFECT
Portland, OR$750K2022
Save the Children
SAVE THE CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE $750,000 FROM THE COVID-19 FUND FOR THE LOCAL RESPONSE POOLED FUND IN SOUTH SUDAN, WHICH IS A NEW, TRIED AND
Fairfield, CT$750K2022
North Valley Community Foundation
MULTIPLE TRAININGS, COUNSELING SERVICES, AND CAPACITY BUILDING ACROSS BUTTE COUNTY SCHOOLS. OBTAIN STABLE TEMPORARY HOUSING NEAR THEIR LIVEL
Chico, CA$750K2019
Shelter Providers of Houston Inc Dba Homeaid Houston
TO COMPLETE REBUILD/REPAIR OF HOMES FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY HARVEY.
Houston, TX$700K2018

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$15.0M
2019$10.9M
2020$28.9M
2022$21.4M
2023$14.1M
2024$8.0M

How to apply for funding from Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc

Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at disasterphilanthropy.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc

Does Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc accept grant applications?
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc fund?
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Catholic Charities USA, Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity, World Wildlife Fund Us. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc give in grants?
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc reported $30.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $98.3M over 537 grants.
Where is Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc located?
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 455257937.
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About this profile. This page is built from Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.