Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 237343119 · Private foundation
Greater Washington Community Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $70.3M in grants paid and $308.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 8,642 individual grants from this funder — $639.2M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for economic development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Greater Washington Community Foundation funds
Greater Washington Community Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, disaster relief & emergency aid, higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Table So Inc General Support | Washington, DC | $9.3M | 2018 |
| Dc Action for Children GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $9.1M | 2025 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc general support | Atlanta, GA | $9.1M | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Greater Washington Community Foundation
Greater Washington Community Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at thecommunityfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Washington Community Foundation
- Does Greater Washington Community Foundation accept grant applications?
- Greater Washington Community Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Greater Washington Community Foundation fund?
- Greater Washington Community Foundation's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Martha's Table So Inc, Dc Action for Children, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Greater Washington Community Foundation give in grants?
- Greater Washington Community Foundation reported $70.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $639.2M over 8,642 grants.
- Where is Greater Washington Community Foundation located?
- Greater Washington Community Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237343119.
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