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Washington Area Women's Foundation

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 522028612  ·  Private foundation

Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Washington Area Women's Foundation has awarded $3.6M across 103 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$831K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$2.1M
Assets (FY2020)
103
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Washington Area Women's Foundation funds

Washington Area Women's Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, health care.

Early Childhood EducationEducationHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

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
The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$130K2017
Black Swan Academy
SUPPORTING DC YOUNG WOMEN'S INITIATIVE
Washington, DC$126K2023
Black Swan Academy (bsa)
TO CONVENE AND STRENGTHEN THE DC GIRLS' COALITION BY BUILDING A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO ADVOCATING AND ADOPTING POLICIES AND P
Washington, DC$126K2022

How to apply for funding from Washington Area Women's Foundation

Washington Area Women's Foundation'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 thewomensfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Washington Area Women's Foundation

Does Washington Area Women's Foundation accept grant applications?
Washington Area Women's Foundation'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 Washington Area Women's Foundation fund?
Washington Area Women's Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Black Swan Academy, Black Swan Academy (bsa). Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Washington Area Women's Foundation give in grants?
Washington Area Women's Foundation reported $831K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 103 grants.
Where is Washington Area Women's Foundation located?
Washington Area Women's Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 522028612.
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About this profile. This page is built from Washington Area Women's Foundation'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 Washington Area Women's Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.