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The Lois and Richard England Foundation

Bethesda, Maryland  ·  EIN 521691418  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bethesda, Maryland, The Lois and Richard England Foundation has awarded $17.3M across 630 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$64.8M
Total assets
630
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Lois and Richard England Foundation funds

The Lois and Richard England Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish), faith-based, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Faith-BasedHealth CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Lois and Richard England Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
GENERAL MISSION
North Bethesda, MD$365K2019
Building Bridges Across the River
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Richmond, CA$266K2024
Building Bridges Across the River
GENERAL MISSION
Washington, DC$260K2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
GENERAL MISSION
North Bethesda, MD$190K2022
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
GENERAL MISSION
North Bethesda, MD$175K2023
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
GENERAL MISSION
North Bethesda, MD$165K2020
Dc Central Kitchen
GENERAL MISSION
Washington, DC$164K2022
Dc Central Kitchen
GENERAL MISSION
Washington, DC$164K2023
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington Dc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$156K2024
Education Forwward Dc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$151K2024
Dc Central Kitchen
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$145K2024
Sitar Arts Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$133K2024
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Beverly Hills, CA$131K2024
Jewish Social Services
GENERAL MISSION
Rockville, MD$130K2019
Life Pieces to Masterpieces
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$127K2024

The Lois and Richard England Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2019$2.8M
2020$3.6M
2022$3.0M
2023$2.9M
2024$3.9M

How to apply for funding from The Lois and Richard England Foundation

From The Lois and Richard England Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“FALL AND SPRING”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lois and Richard England Foundation

Does The Lois and Richard England Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Lois and Richard England Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Lois and Richard England Foundation fund?
The Lois and Richard England Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, Building Bridges Across the River, Building Bridges Across the River. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Lois and Richard England Foundation give in grants?
The Lois and Richard England Foundation reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.3M over 630 grants.
Where is The Lois and Richard England Foundation located?
The Lois and Richard England Foundation is based in Bethesda, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521691418.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lois and Richard England 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 The Lois and Richard England Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.