Humanities Council of Washington Dc
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521166432 · Private foundation
Humanities Council of Washington Dc is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.3M in giving and $1.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 288 individual grants from this funder — $6.2M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Humanities Council of Washington Dc funds
Humanities Council of Washington Dc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, rural communities, women girls, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Society of Washington Dc NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES SUSTAINING THE HUMANITIES THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (NEH SHARP); EVENT SPONSORSHIP | Washington, DC | $80K | 2022 |
| Street Sense Inc DC ORAL HISTORY COLLABORATIVE (DCOHC); DC DOCUMENTARY; NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES SUSTAINING THE HUMANITIES THROUGH THE AMERICAN | Washington, DC | $73K | 2022 |
| Women in Film and Video 2024 DC/DOX PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP AWARD AND VISIONS GRANT | Washington, DC | $67K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Humanities Council of Washington Dc
Humanities Council of Washington Dc'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 wdchumanities.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Humanities Council of Washington Dc
- Does Humanities Council of Washington Dc accept grant applications?
- Humanities Council of Washington Dc'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 Humanities Council of Washington Dc fund?
- Humanities Council of Washington Dc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Historical Society of Washington Dc, Street Sense Inc, Women in Film and Video. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Humanities Council of Washington Dc give in grants?
- Humanities Council of Washington Dc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.2M over 288 grants.
- Where is Humanities Council of Washington Dc located?
- Humanities Council of Washington Dc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521166432.
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