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Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 474464400  ·  Private foundation

Washington Center for Equitable Growth is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $12.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 132 individual grants from this funder — $6.7M awarded across 2016–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.0M
Total assets
132
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Washington Center for Equitable Growth funds

Washington Center for Equitable Growth's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, financial empowerment, health care, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentHealth CareHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, older adults.

black communitieschildrenolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Washington Center for Equitable Growth, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
OFF-CYCLE GRANT -PUBLIC POLICY AND OPIOID DRUG ABUSE: INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE AND MEDICAID
Charlottesville, VA$136K2019
National Bureau of Economic Research
THE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT CASH ASSISTANCE ON HOUSEHOLD CREDIT ACCESS AND USE
Cambridge, MA$100K2016
Harvard University
RESEARCH GRANT
Cambridge, MA$97K2024
Columbia University
RESEARCH -UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECTS OF CALIFORNIA'S PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE LAW ON INEQUITY IN LABOR MARKET OUTCOMES FOR OLDER ADULTS
New York, NY$90K2019
Regents of the University of Minnesota
INEQUALITY IN HEALTH RETURNS TO LOCAL LABOR MARKETS: EXTRACTION BOOMS AND MORTALITY AMONG NATIVE AMERICANS
Minneapolis, MN$90K2022
New York University
THE EVOLUTION OF WEALTH INEQUALITY AND SOCIAL MOBILITY IN THE U.S.
New York, NY$86K2016
University of South Carolina
EXPLORING DISPARATE IMPACT IN ONLINE RETAILING
Columbia, SC$85K2022
Trustees of Columbia University
LOW-INCOME BORROWERS AND PAYDAY LENDERS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
New York, NY$80K2022
The Regents of the University of California (berkeley)
RESEARCH -THE EFFECTS OF EMPLOYMENT INCENTIVES AND CASH TRANSFERS ON PARENT AND CHILD OUTCOMES: EVIDENCE FROM THE LONG RUN EFFECTS OF WELFAR
Berkeley, CA$80K2019
University of Minnesota
RESEARCH -LABOR MARKET CONSEQUENCES OF EX-OFFENDER OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING LAWS
Minneapolis, MN$80K2019
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology
RESEARCH -SCHEDULING STRATEGIES FOR WAREHOUSE WORK
Cambridge, MA$80K2019
George Mason University
RESEARCH (PAID LEAVE) - ACCESS TO PAID CAREGIVING AND THE IMPACT ON FINANCIAL SECURITY, EMPLOYMENT, AND PUBLIC PROGRAM USE OF NON-ELDERLY AD
Fairfax, VA$80K2020
Portland State University
RESEARCH (PAID LEAVE) - EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE DISCORDANCE IN AWARENESS AND PERCEIVED ACCESSIBILITY OF PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
Portland, OR$80K2020
Cornell University
RESEARCH (PAID LEAVE) - EMPLOYERS AND PAID LEAVE: ASSESSING THE INTERDEPENDENCIES BETWEEN STATE-LEVEL MANDATES, MEDICAL LEAVE, AND VOLUNTARY
Ithaca, NY$80K2020
University of Wisconsin Madison
RESEARCH GRANT
Madison, WI$80K2024

Washington Center for Equitable Growth giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$642K
2017$826K
2019$1.2M
2020$1.6M
2022$980K
2023$750K
2024$751K

How to apply for funding from Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Washington Center for Equitable Growth's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at equitablegrowth.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Does Washington Center for Equitable Growth accept grant applications?
Washington Center for Equitable Growth's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Washington Center for Equitable Growth fund?
Washington Center for Equitable Growth's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, National Bureau of Economic Research, Harvard University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Washington Center for Equitable Growth give in grants?
Washington Center for Equitable Growth reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.7M over 132 grants.
Where is Washington Center for Equitable Growth located?
Washington Center for Equitable Growth is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 474464400.
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About this profile. This page is built from Washington Center for Equitable Growth'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 Washington Center for Equitable Growth. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.