The 85 Fund
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 202466871 · Private foundation
The 85 Fund is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $34.4M in grants paid and $6.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 160 individual grants from this funder — $357.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The 85 Fund funds
The 85 Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, environment & conservation, faith-based, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust General Support | Alexandria, VA | $92.0M | 2023 |
| Donors Trust General Support | Alexandria, VA | $92.0M | 2022 |
| Donors Trust General Support | Alexandria, VA | $67.9M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The 85 Fund
The 85 Fund'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.
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Frequently asked questions about The 85 Fund
- Does The 85 Fund accept grant applications?
- The 85 Fund'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 The 85 Fund fund?
- The 85 Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Donors Trust. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The 85 Fund give in grants?
- The 85 Fund reported $34.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $357.8M over 160 grants.
- Where is The 85 Fund located?
- The 85 Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202466871.
- How can I find foundations similar to The 85 Fund?
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