How to apply
Letters of intent and applications are submitted online or to the DC office - 633 pennsylvania ave nw, washington, DC 20004 and include an introduction of the applicant's organization, how their organization fits with fund ii foundation's priority mandates, a description of why is it critical to carry out their mission, grant amount requested, and finally, the population their organization will serve. Contact: Monica Lugo, 633 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC, 2028107215 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The foundation makes grants to section 501(c)(3) public charities focused on five areas: 1) cultural conservation that preserves the african american experience in history for all future generations 2) safeguarding human dignity by giving a voice to the voiceless and promoting human rights 3) environmental conservation and education that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoors 4) music education, particularly in primary and secondary schools, to nourish talent and the soul 5) sustaining american values of entrepreneurship, empowerment, innovation and security
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 20 of 43 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foster LoveBrea, CA | General support | $50K |
| Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA | Student summer program - 10 sponsorships | $50K |
| The Eagle Academy Foundation IncNew York, NY | Sponsorship | $25K |
| Browngirl VillageOwings Mill, MD | General support | $10K |
| Corporation for Black Male AchievementBranchburg, NJ | General support | $10K |
| National Medical Fellowships IncAlexandria, VA | Nyc gala - sponsorship | $10K |
| Nocca FoundationNew Orleans, LA | Creative arts donation | $10K |
| Pilgrimage Foundation IncNew York, NY | General support | $10K |
| Baby2babyLos Angelas, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| BlackpastorgSeattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de CaliforniaLos Angelas, CA | Donation to idepsca in support of families affected by the la, california wildfires | $5,000 |
| Legacy Philanthropy IncBurbank, CA | Divine tree 2025 christmas drive | $5,000 |
| The Chicago STEM FoundationChicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Harris Neck Community for Justice and Preservation IncDarien, GA | Environmental justice relax, relate, release retreat donation | $4,280 |
| FIRST African Missionary Baptist ChurchSapelo Island, GA | General support | $1,890 |
| St Luke Baptist ChurchSapelo Island, GA | General support | $1,890 |
| Carnegie HallNew York, NY | General support | $1,600 |
| Foster LoveBrea, CA | General support | $1,023 |
| Nsu Foundation IncNew York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Black Maternal HealthLos Angelas, CA | Donation | $200 |
By state: District of Columbia 23 · California 6 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 4 · Maryland 1 · New Jersey 1
About this foundation
Fund II Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Fund II Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letters of intent and applications are submitted online or to the DC office - 633 pennsylvania ave nw, washington, DC 20004 and include an introduction of the applicant's organization, how their… Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Fund II Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $323K across 43 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Fund II Foundation give?
District of Columbia (23 grants), California (6 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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