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Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

Missoula, Montana  ·  EIN 363606913  ·  Private foundation

Based in Missoula, Montana, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation has awarded $293.7M across 3,455 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$45.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.02B
Total assets
3,455
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation funds

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducation

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
TO FURTHER PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY
Cincinnati, OH$28.6M2019
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
TO FURTHER PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY
Cincannati, OH$22.5M2022
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
TO FURTHER PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY
Cincinnati, OH$22.0M2020
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
TO FURTHER PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY
Cincinnati, OH$13.7M2017
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
TO FURTHER PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY
Cincinnati, OH$12.2M2018
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
TO FURTHER PHILANTHROPIC GOALS OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY
Cincinnati, OH$6.1M2023
Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation
CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Rancho Mirage, CA$5.0M2023
State of Montana - Montana Historical Society
MONTANA HERITAGE CENTER
Helena, MT$5.0M2023
Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation
FOURTH FLOOR OF THE WASHINGTON FAMILY CENTER SPECIALTY CLINICS BUILDING
Rancho Mirage, CA$5.0M2024
Horatio Alger Association of Canada
HORATIO ALGER VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$5.0M2024
State of Montana - Montana Historical Society
MONTANA HERITAGE CENTER
Helena, MT$5.0M2024
Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation
CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Rancho Mirage, CA$5.0M2024
State of Montana - Montana Historical Society
MONTANA HERITAGE CENTER
Helena, MT$5.0M2022
Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation
CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Rancho Mirage, CA$5.0M2022
Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation
COVID-19 PANDEMIC RECOVERY
Rancho Mirage, CA$5.0M2020

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$32.5M
2018$34.8M
2019$41.3M
2020$44.7M
2022$47.9M
2023$47.7M
2024$44.8M

How to apply for funding from Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

From Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS, WITH DECISIONS GENERALLY MADE WITHIN 90 DAYS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at dpwfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

Does Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation fund?
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation give in grants?
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation reported $45.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $293.7M over 3,455 grants.
Where is Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation located?
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation is based in Missoula, Montana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363606913.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation'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 Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.