How to apply
All applications are submitted online at the foundation's website. Contact: Imani Amponsah Co Potomac Health Fo, 2296 Opitz Blvd Suite 200, Woodbridge, Va, 7035230624, IMANI@POTOMACHEALTHFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: Announcements are sent out in december, and applications are submitted in the spring. Restrictions: The foundation grants general operating support awards by invitation only to agencies making up the health safety net for the medically underserved. This includes support for those agencies that provide direct clinical services to patients, including primary, dental, medication, mental health, vision or other health services. These grants are made on an annual basis and there is no limit to number of years funded. Grants are awarded to section 501(c)(3) public charities, including section 509(a)(1), section 509(a)(2), section 509(a)(3), domestic units of government, and exempt operating found…
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
55 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $5.9M; Part I reports $8.7M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince William County Community ServicesManassas, VA | Crisis receiving and stabilization center | $500K |
| Northern Virginia Family ServiceOakton, VA | Public health benefits & insurance navigation ($25,343); operating support ($227,500) | $253K |
| Action in Community Through Service IncDumfries, VA | Operating support | $250K |
| Pathway HomesFairfax, VA | Operating support | $250K |
| The Arc of Greater Prince WilliamDale City, VA | Operating support | $250K |
| The House Student Leadership CenterWoodbridge, VA | Operating support | $250K |
| Youth for TomorrowBristow, VA | Behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment services ($175,000); operating support ($72,280) | $247K |
| Virginia Poverty Law CenterRichmond, VA | Enroll va potomac program | $192K |
| Institute of Public Health InnovationWashington, DC | Capacity building | $179K |
| The Fenwick FoundationArlington, VA | Project adapt - oral care for low-resource adults | $168K |
| George Mason University Office of Sponsored ProgramsFairfax, VA | Operating support | $150K |
| Legal Aid Justice CenterCharlottesville, VA | Legal aid justice center ($45,000); protecting the lives and livelihood of low-income immigrants ($105,000) | $150K |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater WashingtonWashington, DC | Promoting healthy lifestyles for youth at hylton & heiser boys & girls club | $147K |
| Scan of Northern VirginiaAlexandria, VA | Operating support | $133K |
| Young InvinciblesWashington, DC | Healthy young america - nova | $133K |
| Virginia Foundation for Community College EducationRichmond, VA | Phf fellows program | $127K |
| The Chris Atwood FoundationReston, VA | Improving individual health ($32,565); revive to thrive program ($88,863) | $121K |
| Nova Food RescueDumfries, VA | Food rescue program | $119K |
| Sentara Northern Virginia Medical CenterWoodbridge, VA | Nursing scholarship program ($9,000); workforce development ($21,000); operating support ($87,500) | $118K |
| Nova Scriptscentral IncFalls Church, VA | Operating support | $115K |
| Lorton Community Action CenterLorton, VA | All can be healthy initiative | $110K |
| Nueva Vida IncAlexandria, VA | Operating support | $105K |
| The Salvation Army of Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA | Emergency rent and utilities assistance expansion | $105K |
| Catholic Charities Arlington Diocese Mother of Mercy Free Medical ClinicManassas, VA | Operating support | $100K |
| Greater Prince William Community Health CenterWoodbridge, VA | Operating support | $100K |
| Lloyd F Moss Free ClinicFredericksburg, VA | Operating support | $93K |
| Hamkae CenterFairfax, VA | Asian american community health access program | $91K |
| National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc Prince William County ChapterDumfries, VA | Health equity: promoting oral health ($24,600); oral health focusing on improving knowledge, prevention, screening and treatment of oral di… | $84K |
| Streetlight Community Outreach MinistriesWoodbridge, VA | Rn position for medically fragile housing and supportive shelter clients | $77K |
| Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC | Short-term emergency food in pfh service area ($22,500); short-term emergency food, with a focus on wellness ($52,500) | $75K |
| Just NeighborsAnnandale, VA | Immigrant-focused medical-legal partnership | $75K |
| Virginia Community Food ConnectionsFredericksburg, VA | Operating support | $75K |
| Prince William County Community Foundation IncWoodbridge, VA | Combating hunger on wheels (c.h.o.w.) wagon initiatives | $73K |
| Workhouse Arts Foundation IncLorton, VA | Workhouse military in the arts initiatives (wmai) | $70K |
| Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (voice)Arlington, VA | Prince william county crisis receiving center | $65K |
| Literacy Volunteers of America Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA | B4 health literacy program | $60K |
| Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters (braws)Vienna, VA | Supply menstrual products and undergarments to residents of prince william county ($16,200); supply menstrual products and undergarments to… | $58K |
| Northern Virginia Food RescueDumfries, VA | Food rescue expansion | $53K |
| Voices for Virginia's ChildrenRichmond, VA | Operating support | $53K |
| Prince William Drop-In CenterWoodbridge, VA | Operating support | $52K |
| Capital Caring HealthFalls Church, VA | Community grief and counseling program ($11,370); community grief and bereavement ($30,937) | $42K |
| Postpartum Support VaFredericksburg, VA | Healthy moms, healthy babies program | $42K |
| Project Mend-A-House IncManassas, VA | Operating support | $42K |
| Foods & Friends IncWashington, DC | Specialized nutrition services for seriously ill virginians | $40K |
| Cfh IncManassas, VA | Creating foundations for healthy living through access to healthy food | $35K |
| Hepatitis B Initiative of DCWashington, DC | Comprehensive health and wellness program | $35K |
| The Voluntary Action Center of Prince William Area IncManassas, VA | Vets -veterans enhanced transportation service | $35K |
| Greater DC Diaper BankWashington, DC | Providing and empowering families in greater dc with essentials to thrive | $31K |
| Rx PartnershipRichmond, VA | Operating support | $30K |
| National Capital Treatment & RecoveryArlington, VA | Patient assistance fund - phf service area | $25K |
| NAMI Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA | Community mental health awareness: focus on youth and family in under-served populations | $21K |
| Pw Library FoundationWoodbridge, VA | Access to health screenings and education for all | $18K |
| Tahirih Justice CenterFalls Church, VA | Addressing social determinants of health of immigrant survivors of gender-based violence | $15K |
| The Women's CenterVienna, VA | Enhanced access to mental health program | $15K |
| Volunteer Prince WiliamManassas, VA | Veterans enhanced transportation service | $15K |
By state: Virginia 48 · District of Columbia 7
About this foundation
Potomac Health Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Woodbridge, Virginia, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Potomac Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications are submitted online at the foundation's website. Deadlines: Announcements are sent out in december, and applications are submitted in the spring..
How much does Potomac Health Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $5.9M across 55 grants, a median of $84K.
Where does Potomac Health Foundation give?
Virginia (48 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants), per its latest filing.
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