Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Maryland
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $578K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $3,000. 2 of these funders are based in Maryland; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $578K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MD
- 13%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wallace Foundation | New York, NY | 3 | $323K | $150K | Preselected only | To serve as a Wallace communications partner.; To help the organization develop a multi-year strategic plan; For general operating support. |
| Surdna Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $188K | $188K | Yes | General support |
| Ppl Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $21K | $21K | Yes | Program support |
| David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | support for Maryland Hunger Solutions |
| Richard B Fullerton Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To further charitable purposes in the community. |
| Pincus Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Promoting Gender Equity in Sports |
| The Harman Cain Family Foundation | Needham, MA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Lloyd E Mitchell Foundation | Chevy Chase, MD | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | environmental stewardship |
| Tomson Family Foundation Trust | Mason City, IA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| The Robert M Schiffman Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Walter a Duffy Perpetual Charitable Trust | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $850 | $850 | Preselected only | General support |
| Virginia Professional Fire Fighters | Portsmouth, VA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support individual fire fighter fina |
| Marvin & Annette Lee Foundation Inc | Greenville, NH | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | To support charitable activities |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $355 | $177 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| David J Feldman and Sydney E Feldman Charitable Trust | Dedham, MA | 1 | $240 | $240 | Yes | Gift |
| Harold E Hirsch Foundationinc | Millwood, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Contributions are given to charitable organizations to allo… |
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 Washington, Maryland?
The Wallace Foundation, Surdna Foundation Inc, Ppl Foundation, David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc, Richard B Fullerton Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.