Foundations that fund organizations in Wahington, District of Columbia
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wahington nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $886K to Wahington organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wahington around $3,000. 1 of these funders are based in District of Columbia; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wahington
- $886K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in DC
- 8%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wahington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pettit Foundation | Torrance, CA | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Support. |
| United States - Japan Foundation | Washington, DC | 6 | $303K | $45K | Yes | Supporting earthquake relief and recovery on japan's noto p…; Supporting research to compare laws against child sexual ab…; Supporting a virtual exchange program connecting a japanese… |
| Harder Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| The Lake Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General |
| Thomas Foundation Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community benefit |
| Esjay Foundation Inc C/O Nathan M Grossman & Associates | Chicago, IL | 3 | $3,750 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Public charity support |
| Dorothy & Sandra Bitters Char Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $3,698 | $3,698 | Preselected only | Scholarship fund |
| Acts 4 32-34 | Zephyr Cove, NV | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Support of Charitable Purpose |
| Craig and Wendy Spoelhof Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operation |
| The Leslie S and Philip L Bernstein Family Fund | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Provide General Funding |
| Sempra Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $120 | $120 | Preselected only | Religion |
| Cheng's Foundation | Moraga, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Provide fund to the organziation for promoting environmenta… |
| Donald W Collier Charitable Trust II | Chicago, IL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
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 Wahington, District of Columbia?
Pettit Foundation, United States - Japan Foundation, Harder Foundation, The Lake Family Foundation, Thomas Foundation Inc and 8 others reported grants to Wahington 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 Wahington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.