Foundations that fund organizations in Chevy Chase, District of Columbia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chevy Chase nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $326K to Chevy Chase organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chevy Chase around $75K. 1 of these funders are based in District of Columbia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chevy Chase
- $326K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $75K
- Based in DC
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chevy Chase organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William G Scaggs Family Foundation Char Tr Uad 02-13-2023 | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $120K | $120K | Preselected only | For various pledges (Leadership, arts, etc.) |
| The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation C/O Marc Feinberg | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Capital campaign and rabbi kahn mitzvah fund |
| A M Digiulian Foundation Inc | Derwood, MD | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc | Kensington, MD | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Kimsey Foundation | Washington, DC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Chevy Chase, District of Columbia?
William G Scaggs Family Foundation Char Tr Uad 02-13-2023, The Meyer and Deanne Sharlin Foundation C/O Marc Feinberg, A M Digiulian Foundation Inc, Nino R Vaghi Foundation Inc, Kimsey Foundation reported grants to Chevy Chase organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Chevy Chase. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.