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The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 526036989  ·  Private foundation

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $21.0M in grants paid and $415.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,848 individual grants from this funder — $87.4M awarded across 2021–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$21.0M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$415.3M
Assets (FY2021)
1,848
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz funds

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, health care.

Arts & CultureEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth Care

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Smithsonian Institution
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Washington, DC$1.2M2025
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Washington, DC$950K2023
Shakespeare Theatre
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Washington, DC$825K2024

How to apply for funding from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz'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 cafritzfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz

Does The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz accept grant applications?
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz'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 Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz fund?
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Smithsonian Institution, John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Shakespeare Theatre. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz give in grants?
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz reported $21.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $87.4M over 1,848 grants.
Where is The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz located?
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 526036989.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.