How to apply
Request may be made by submitting a grant application form and should include sufficient information to evaluate the program and tax-exempt status of donee. Contact: Robert Davis Walter a Bloedorn Foun, 888 17th Street Nw, Washington, DC, 2028798926 Deadlines: Generally, requests should be received by december 31, to be considered at the april board meeting. Restrictions: Grants normally range from $1,000 to $40,000. Preferential consideration is given to applicants in the metropolitan washington, DC area.
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 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center (mwhc)Washington, DC | Program provides health care, parent education and support for mother and children up to three | $50K |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationWashington, DC | Supports education and training programs for nurses | $50K |
| Ivymount School IncRockville, MD | To support operating expenses | $45K |
| Rs Lourie Ctr for Infants and Young ChildrenRockville, MD | To support social and emotional health of young children and their families | $25K |
| The Family Place IncWashington, DC | Programs to empower low-income latino families. development of young children up to 4 through educational and support services | $25K |
| Bright BeginningsWashington, DC | To support early childhood education and development | $20K |
| Horton's KidsWashington, DC | Empowers kids in washington, dc | $20K |
| House of RuthWashington, DC | To support kidspace child and family development center | $20K |
| LA Cocina Va Dba Kitchen of PurposeArlington, VA | Uses the power of food as an agent for social and economic change | $20K |
| The Maddux SchoolRockville, MD | Support program serving young children (4-8 years old) with learning and social challenges | $20K |
| Appletree Institute for Education InnovationWashington, DC | To support early childhood education and development | $15K |
| Bishop John T Walker School for BoysWashington, DC | To support 2021-2022 student sponsorships | $15K |
| Educare DCWashington, DC | To support your greatest needs | $15K |
| Friends of Fort Dupont Ice ArenaWashington, DC | The "kids on ice" program | $15K |
| Hope and a HomeWashington, DC | To support housing units for homeless and very low income families | $15K |
| St Ann's Center for Children Youth and FamiliesHyattsville, MD | Helps mothers and children overcome by crises | $15K |
| The Kreeger MuseumWashington, DC | Support programs for underserved communities with online education for elementary age students | $15K |
| The Seed FoundationWashington, DC | To support youth programs | $15K |
| A Wider CircleKensington, MD | To support youth programs | $10K |
| Calvary Women's ServicesWashington, DC | "the greatest need" to support women's health program | $10K |
| Cancer Support CommunityWashington, DC | Uplift and strengthens people impacted by cancer | $10K |
| DC Central KitchenWashington, DC | To support the greatest need feeding the hungry during the pandemic | $10K |
| Families4familiesBethesda, MD | Empower student leaders to enact positive change in the local communities | $10K |
| FIRST Colony FoundationDurham, NC | To support research on early english settlement sites in bertie county, nc | $10K |
| Grassroots HealthWashington, DC | To support youth programs | $10K |
| Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt HomeWashington, DC | Provide extraordinary health and life care services to low and modest income seniors | $10K |
| Peace of Mind IncWashington, DC | Educated students about mindfulness, brain science, conflict resolution and social justice | $10K |
| Round House TheatreBethesda, MD | Enrich community with bold, outstanding theatrical and educational experiences | $10K |
| The Child & Family Network CentersAlexandria, VA | To close racial equity gaps | $10K |
| The Fishing SchoolWashington, DC | Support afterschool, summer success and parent engagement programs | $10K |
| The Joseph Robert Shaw Fdndba Joey's FoundationWashington, DC | To support exercise program targeting 5-18 year olds with neuromusculoskeletal conditions | $10K |
| Best Buddies in Virginia and DCFalls Church, VA | To support youth programs | $7,500 |
| Community ForkliftEdmonston, MD | Eliminates waste and fosters a healthier environment | $7,500 |
| Safe Shores - the DC Children's Advocacy CenterWashington, DC | Hope and healing for individuals that have been affected by abused, trauma and violence | $7,500 |
| The Campagna CenterAlexandria, VA | Social development programs for low-income, at risk children in the city of alexandria | $7,500 |
| Washington School for GirlsWashington, DC | Ignite the joyful pursuit of learning and inspire lives of faith-filled purpose, leadership and service | $7,500 |
| Alexandria Seaport FoundationAlexandria, VA | To support youth programs | $5,000 |
| Capital Hospice (dba Capital Caring Health)Falls Church, VA | Provide patients and their families with advanced illness care of the highest quality | $5,000 |
| CentroniaWashington, DC | Early childhood education and development centers | $5,000 |
| Child Resource ConnectLargo, MD | Create homes free from abuse and neglect | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals Serving Dc-Md-VaSilver Spring, MD | Enrich lives for people with disabilities | $5,000 |
| Foster & Adoptive Parent Advocacy GroupWashington, DC | Improve quality of life, well-being and dignity of children in the district | $5,000 |
| Friends of Anacostia ParkWashington, DC | Restoration of anacostia park connecting surrounding communities | $5,000 |
| Heroes IncWashington, DC | To support heroes widows & family benefits program | $5,000 |
| Horizons Greater Washington IncWashington, DC | To support youth programs | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Jobs IncWashington, DC | Provide professional, compassionate job placement | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Takoma Parksilver SpringTakoma Park, MD | Provide meals to people who are ill and elders living in isolation | $5,000 |
| Negotiation WorksWashington, DC | To support people experiencing homelessness, escaping domestic violence or returning from prison | $5,000 |
| New FuturesWashington, DC | To support youth programs | $5,000 |
| Palisades Georgetown Lions ClubWashington, DC | "the greatest need" annual charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Pathway Homes IncFairfax, VA | Aid to individuals with mental illness and or disabilities | $5,000 |
| Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan WashingtonWashington, DC | Improvement and preservation of sight and quality of life by providing services and education | $5,000 |
| Rosemount CenterWashington, DC | To support comprehensive early childhood education and family support programs in a bilingual multicultural settings | $5,000 |
| Saint James SchoolHagerstown, MD | Provides need based scholarships for washington dc area students | $5,000 |
| San Miguel SchoolWashington, DC | Supports "jumpstart college" for students from disadvantaged families | $5,000 |
| Seabury Resources for AgingWashington, DC | Provide personalized, affordable services and housing options for older adults | $5,000 |
| Suited for ChangeWashington, DC | Empowering women to achieve financial independence | $5,000 |
| The Children's Inn at NihBethesda, MD | Provide a free, family-centered place like home | $5,000 |
| The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless IncRockville, MD | End homelessness in montgomery county | $5,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for SurvivorsArlington, VA | Compassionate care for the families of fallen military heroes | $5,000 |
By state: District of Columbia 41 · Maryland 14 · Virginia 9 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Walter a Bloedorn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of F Elwood Davis, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Walter a Bloedorn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request may be made by submitting a grant application form and should include sufficient information to evaluate the program and tax-exempt status of donee. Deadlines: Generally, requests should be received by december 31, to be considered at the april board meeting..
How much does Walter a Bloedorn Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $728K across 65 grants, a median of $7,500.
Where does Walter a Bloedorn Foundation give?
District of Columbia (41 grants), Maryland (14 grants), Virginia (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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