Public Welfare Foundation Inc
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 540597601 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Public Welfare Foundation Inc has awarded $135.2M across 1,069 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Highlander Research and Education Center. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Public Welfare Foundation Inc funds
Public Welfare Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, indigenous.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Research and Education Center General Support | New Market, TN | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs General Support | Calabasas, CA | $1.3M | 2022 |
| Raise the Floor Alliance General support | Chicago, IL | $1.1M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Public Welfare Foundation Inc
From Public Welfare Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at publicwelfare.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Public Welfare Foundation Inc
- Does Public Welfare Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
- Yes — Public Welfare Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Public Welfare Foundation Inc fund?
- Public Welfare Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Highlander Research and Education Center, Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs, Raise the Floor Alliance. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Public Welfare Foundation Inc give in grants?
- Public Welfare Foundation Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $25.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $135.2M over 1,069 grants.
- Where is Public Welfare Foundation Inc located?
- Public Welfare Foundation Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 540597601.
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