How to apply
Grant applications are available from the foundation Contact: Rachel G Mrad, 2407 Columbia Pike Suite 200, Arlington, Va, 7039203688 Deadlines: Board reviews applications quarterly board reviews applications quarterly Restrictions: Foundation gives preference to programs in and benefitting arlington, va
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 61 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire LearningArlington, VA | General operating support & drew project support | $64K |
| Arlington Food Assistance CenterArlington, VA | General operating support | $50K |
| Bridges to IndependenceArlington, VA | General operating support & bridges bash | $40K |
| Capital CaringFalls Church, VA | Wraparound pediatric & family hospice support | $40K |
| Signature Theatre IncArlington, VA | Signature in the schools | $40K |
| Doorways for Women and FamiliesArlington, VA | General operating support | $35K |
| Ahc IncArlington, VA | Expanded literacy and social/emotional supports | $33K |
| Giving WordsLouisa, VA | General operating support | $33K |
| Highland SchoolWarrenton, VA | Blue gold booster club & medical equipment & athletic fund & teacher training | $33K |
| L'arche Greater Washington DCWashington, DC | General operating support | $28K |
| Melwood Community Services IncUpper Marlboro, MD | Virginia day habilitation program | $28K |
| St Paul's Episcopal ChurchAlexandria, VA | General operating support & st. paul's lazarus ministry | $27K |
| Arlington Thrive IncArlington, VA | General operating support | $25K |
| Bu-GataArlington, VA | General operating support | $25K |
| Educational Theatre CompanyArlington, VA | Theatre education project and general operating | $25K |
| Insight Memory Care CenterFairfax, VA | General operating support | $25K |
| Phoenix BikesArlington, VA | General operating support | $25K |
| Truro Anglican ChurchFairfax, VA | Tips kitchen revitalization project | $25K |
| St George's SchoolMiddletown, RI | General operating support | $23K |
| Communities in Schools of Northern VirginiaAlexandria, VA | General operating support | $23K |
| Real Food for KidsMcLean, VA | Snap advocacy in arlington county | $20K |
| Arlington Neighborhood VillageArlington, VA | General operating support | $13K |
| Church of the Holy Spirit Anglican IncRoanoke, VA | Capital campaign & land and building fund | $13K |
| Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia(new)Fairfax, VA | Strength and confidence for arlington youth | $13K |
| Leadership Center for ExcellenceArlington, VA | Program scholarships and general operating support | $13K |
| Arlington Community FoundationArlington, VA | General operating support | $12K |
| PathforwardArlington, VA | General operating support & legacy grant | $11K |
| Arlington Free ClinicArlington, VA | Legacy award grant | $10K |
| Fairfax High School Athletic Boosters Club IncFairfax, VA | 12th annual fundraiser golf tournament | $10K |
| Arlington Soccer AssociationArlington, VA | Girls with goals | $10K |
| 4-H Livestock Club - Louisa CountyLouisa, VA | 4-h livestock trailer and pens | $10K |
| Meals on Wheels ArlingtonArlington, VA | General operating support | $10K |
| Our Stomping GroundSpringfield, VA | General operating support | $10K |
| The Heart Leaf CenterFairfax, VA | General operating support | $10K |
| Encore Stage & StudioArlington, VA | Flip the script | $8,000 |
| Arlington Partnership for Affordable HousingArlington, VA | Legacy grant award | $7,500 |
| Arlington Retirement Housing CorporationArlington, VA | Aging with dignity assisted-living services | $7,500 |
| Columbia Pike PartnershipArlington, VA | Legacy grant award | $7,500 |
| PrsOakton, VA | Mental health outpatient services in arlington | $7,500 |
| The Fenwick FoundationArlington, VA | Legacy grant award | $7,500 |
| Northern Virginia Family ServiceFalls Church, VA | General operating support - nvfs casa program | $5,000 |
| Prince William Cardinals IncGains, VA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Saint James' Episcopal SchoolHouston, TX | Outdoor play project | $5,000 |
| Rhodes CollegeMemphis, TN | Rhodes women's lacrosse | $3,960 |
| Act for AlexandriaAlexandria, VA | General operating support and capital campaign | $3,750 |
| Cyfa (center for Youth and Family Advocacy)Arlington, VA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Historic Alexandria FoundationAlexandria, VA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Menokin FoundationWarsaw, VA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Offender Aid and RestorationArlington, VA | Cru program | $2,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for BoysWashington, DC | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Christchurch SchoolChristchurch, VA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| MetrostageAlexandria, VA | General operating support | $1,060 |
| Aps-Alice Fleet Elementary SchoolArlington, VA | Student scholarship and enrichment | $1,000 |
| Arlington Public Schools-Dr Charles R Drew ElementaryArlington, VA | Counseling | $1,000 |
| Davidson CollegeDavidson, NC | Fund for davidson | $1,000 |
| The LighthouservaRichmond, VA | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Kbb FoundationCharlottesville, NC | General operating support | $500 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership IncWashington, DC | General operation support re: allison & garrett erdle | $500 |
| Morgans Message IncGainesville, VA | Alban erdle/rhodes womens lacrosse | $500 |
| The One Love Foundation in Honor of Yeardly Love IncBaltimore, MD | Alban erdle/rhodes college women's lacrosse | $500 |
By state: Virginia 50 · District of Columbia 4 · Maryland 2 · Rhode Island 1 · Texas 1 · Tennessee 1
About this foundation
Washington Forrest Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Arlington, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Washington Forrest Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant applications are available from the foundation Deadlines: Board reviews applications quarterly board reviews applications quarterly.
How much does Washington Forrest Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $896K across 61 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Washington Forrest Foundation give?
Virginia (50 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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