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Washington Forrest Foundation

Arlington, Virginia  ·  EIN 237002944  ·  Private foundation

Based in Arlington, Virginia, Washington Forrest Foundation has awarded $5.6M across 363 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Arlington Community Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.1M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$14.5M
Total assets
363
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Washington Forrest Foundation funds

Washington Forrest Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, older adults, women girls.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitiesimmigrants & refugeesolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Washington Forrest Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Arlington Community Foundation
GENGENERAL OPERATING-NONPROFIT CENTER
Arlington, VA$98K2020
Aspire Learning
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & DREW PROJECT SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$64K2025
Aspire Learning
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$62K2024
Arlington Food Assistance Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$50K2025
Shelter House Inc
KATHERINE HANLEY & ARTEMIS HOUSE
Reston, VA$44K2021
L'arche Greater Washington Dc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND REEVES FARMHOUSE
Washington, DC$42K2021
Bridges to Independence
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & BRIDGES BASH
Arlington, VA$40K2025
Capital Caring
WRAPAROUND PEDIATRIC & FAMILY HOSPICE SUPPORT
Falls Church, VA$40K2025
Signature Theatre Inc
SIGNATURE IN THE SCHOOLS
Arlington, VA$40K2025
Arlington Food Assistance Center
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$40K2020
Doorways for Women and Families
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$40K2020
Capital Caring
WRAPAROUND PEDIATRIC & FAMILY HOSPICE SUPPORT
Falls Church, VA$40K2024
Bridges to Independence
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$37K2024
Aspire Learning
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$36K2023
Aspire Learning
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$36K2020

Washington Forrest Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.2M
2021$1.1M
2023$1.2M
2024$1.1M
2025$896K

How to apply for funding from Washington Forrest Foundation

From Washington Forrest Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOUR TIMES ANNUALLY”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at washingtonforrest.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Washington Forrest Foundation

Does Washington Forrest Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Washington Forrest Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Washington Forrest Foundation fund?
Washington Forrest Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Arlington Community Foundation, Aspire Learning, Aspire Learning. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Washington Forrest Foundation give in grants?
Washington Forrest Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 363 grants.
Where is Washington Forrest Foundation located?
Washington Forrest Foundation is based in Arlington, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237002944.
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About this profile. This page is built from Washington Forrest 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 Washington Forrest Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.