How to apply
Contact: 1825 K Street Nw Suite 1400, Washington, DC, 2022233100 Deadlines: Restrictions:
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 452 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $1.2M |
| WetaArlington, VA | Arts and humanities | $681K |
| Dreaming Out Loud IncWashington, DC | Envrionment | $560K |
| Blair House Restoration FundWashington, DC | Community services | $500K |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $475K |
| National Gallery of ArtLandover, MD | Arts and humanities | $333K |
| Rock Creek Conservancy IncBethesday, MD | Envrionment | $275K |
| Education Forward DCWashington, DC | Education | $250K |
| Manna IncWashington, DC | Community services | $250K |
| Washington Area Women's FoundationWashington, DC | Community services | $250K |
| Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC | Health | $238K |
| Building Bridges Across the RiverWashington, DC | Community services | $225K |
| Greater Washington Community FoundationWashington, DC | Community services | $225K |
| Signature Theatre IncArlington, VA | Arts and humanities | $220K |
| Identity IncGaithersburg, MD | Community services | $200K |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DCWashington, DC | Health | $200K |
| Washington Latin Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC | Education | $200K |
| Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area IncWashington, DC | Community services | $183K |
| Calvary Women's ServicesWashington, DC | Community services | $170K |
| Lisc DCWashington, DC | Community services | $150K |
| Montgomery Housing PartnershipSilver Spring, MD | Community services | $150K |
| Capital Area Immigrants' Rights CoalitionWashington, DC | Community services | $130K |
| Enterprise Community Partners IncColumbia, MD | Community services | $130K |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DCWashington, DC | Community services | $125K |
| See Forevermaya Angelou Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC | Education | $125K |
| Mary House IncWashington, DC | Community services | $120K |
| Sitar Arts CenterWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $120K |
| Fair ChanceWashington, DC | Community services | $115K |
| Wendt Center for Loss and HealingWashington, DC | Health | $115K |
| Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC | Education | $113K |
| George Washington UniversityWashington, DC | Community services | $110K |
| The Washington BalletWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $110K |
| Recovery Cafe DCWashington, DC | Health | $105K |
| Center City Public Charter SchoolsWashington, DC | Education | $100K |
| DC Public Education FundWashington, DC | Education | $100K |
| Mamatoto Village IncWashington, DC | Health | $100K |
| Rocketship Education DC IncWashington, DC | Education | $100K |
| Urban Teacher Center IncBaltimore, MD | Education | $100K |
| Washington Yu Ying Public Charter SchoolWashington, DC | Education | $100K |
| CASA IncLangley Park, MD | Community services | $90K |
| DC Charter School AllianceWashington, DC | Education | $90K |
| Institute for Urban Living - Hyacinth's PlaceWashington, DC | Community services | $90K |
| Joe's Movement EmporiumMount Rainier, MD | Arts and humanities | $90K |
| Latin American Youth CenterWashington, DC | Community services | $90K |
| Round House Theatre IncBethesda, MD | Arts and humanities | $90K |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nation's CapitalWashington, DC | Community services | $85K |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre CompanyWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $85K |
| Words Beats and LifeWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $85K |
| Easterseals Serving DC MD VaSilver Spring, MD | Community services | $83K |
| Prince George's Child Resource Center IncLargo, MD | Community services | $83K |
| Central American Resource Center- CarecenWashington, DC | Community services | $80K |
| Peace for DCWashington, DC | Community services | $80K |
| Ayuda IncWashington, DC | Community services | $75K |
| Centronia IncWashington, DC | Community services | $75K |
| Compass - Greater WashingtonWashington, DC | Community services | $75K |
| Dance PlaceWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $75K |
| Davis Memorial Goodwill IndustriesWashington, DC | Community services | $75K |
| LA Clinica del Pueblo IncWashington, DC | Health | $75K |
| Levine MusicWashington, DC | Arts and humanities | $75K |
| Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care IncWashington, DC | Health | $75K |
By state: District of Columbia 293 · Maryland 97 · Virginia 55 · New York 4 · Massachusetts 1 · Pennsylvania 2
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, tax-exempt since 1949. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See attached.
How much does Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $23M across 452 grants, a median of $35K.
Where does Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation give?
District of Columbia (293 grants), Maryland (97 grants), Virginia (55 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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