To further the charitable and educational purposes of The George Washington University Hospital, its constituents, and the local community in the areas of health care, education, healthcare advancement initiatives, patient advocacy, healthcare awareness promotion, and medical research.
A single grant to George Washington University accounted for nearly the entire 2024 grant total, underscoring how closely The George Washington University Hospital Women's Board Inc ties its giving to the GW community and hospital mission. The board's support is centered on health care, medical education, patient advocacy, and research, with funds flowing through named programs that serve students, nurses, and indigent patients at GW Hospital. In the current grant record, its largest award went to George Washington University for research and education, while another grant supported the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The organization also maintains program funds for scholarships, patient necessities, NICU support, and cancer screening, showing a mix of academic, clinical, and community-based priorities. Its grantmaking reflects a local, institution-linked model rather than a broad public foundation structure, with 100% of grants going to recipients in DC. The board's active programs indicate that it supports both restricted awards and designated funds tied to specific needs inside the George Washington University Hospital ecosystem.
Medical education is a core theme. The board operates the Monta Sommer Scholarship Fund for books for exemplary medical students at George Washington University, along with the Medical School Scholarship Fund and the Nursing Scholarship Fund for eligible students and nurses pursuing advanced study. Patient support is another clear area: the Patient Advocacy Fund covers clothing, services, and other necessities for indigent patients who are not covered by Medicaid or other charitable health care programs. The board also supports neonatal care through the NICU Baby Program, which includes NicView bedside web cameras and donated supplies such as blankets, isolet covers, and baby holders. Cancer care appears through recurring support to the GW Cancer Center for research, treatment, and screening, plus the Mobile Mammography Program to expand access to breast cancer screening in the Metro DC region.
Typical grants are large: the 25th percentile is $270,381, the median is $530,762, and the 75th percentile is $791,144. The 2024 record also shows a very concentrated distribution, with one award of $1,051,525 and a smaller $10,000 grant. The board uses both annual scholarship-style support and restricted program funds, with some initiatives funded on a recurring basis and others handled as specific requests or event-linked proceeds. Several active programs are not open to unsolicited applications, while general funding requests are accepted in some cases. The pattern is institution-based and local, with gifts directed to GW-related entities and programs rather than to individuals.
$62K
$1.5M
$115K
$107K
Most grants fall between $270K and $791K, with a median of $531K.
25th Percentile
$270K
Median
$531K
75th Percentile
$791K
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Giving is entirely local: 100% of grants go to recipients in DC, and the top state by grant count is DC. The recipient list is concentrated in Washington, DC, especially George Washington University and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Program support also reaches GW Hospital and the broader George Washington University community, including Metro DC for mammography access. The country distribution is limited to the US.
Its active programs include medical and nursing scholarships, patient advocacy support for indigent patients, NICU supplies and cameras, cancer research and screening, and general funding requests for health care, education, and healthcare awareness initiatives tied to GW Hospital and the local community.
The grant-size distribution is high: p25 is $270,381, median is $530,762, and p75 is $791,144. In 2024, the board also recorded one grant of $1,051,525 and another of $10,000.
No. The geographic scope is local, the top state by grant count is DC, and 100% of grants in the recipient distribution went to US organizations in DC.
The pattern includes both. The board has annual support for the GW Cancer Center and annual scholarship programs, while other grants are tied to specific needs such as NICU equipment, patient necessities, or event-related beneficiary support.
Some can. General Funding Requests are marked as accepting unsolicited applications, and the GW Cancer Center and NICU Baby Program are also marked as accepting unsolicited requests, while several scholarship programs are not.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from George Washington University Hospital Women's Board that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Requests should further the charitable and educational purposes of the Hospital, its constituents, or the local community in the stated focus areas. The content does not provide more specific eligibility requirements.
Deadline: October 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,869 | 2026 | NICVIEW CAMERAS FOR NICU BABY PROGRAM |
| THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTING LEUKEMIA AND CANCER RESEARCH |
| GW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2026 | GW RESILIENCY & WELL-BEING CENTER HOLISTIC CARE PROGRAM FOR GW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER |
| ALIYAH IN ACTION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $6,000 | 2026 | DONATION/FUNDING |
| GW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GW RESILIENCY & WELL-BEING CENTER HOLISTIC CARE PROGRAM FOR GW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER |
| THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTING LEUKEMIA AND CANCER RESEARCH |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,051,525 | 2024 | RESEARCH & EDUCATION |
| GW SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2024 | GOLF TOURNAMNETS BENEFICIARY |
GW RESILIENCY & WELL-BEING CENTER HOLISTIC CARE PROGRAM FOR GW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
ALIYAH IN ACTION
$6,000DONATION/FUNDING
GW RESILIENCY & WELL-BEING CENTER HOLISTIC CARE PROGRAM FOR GW HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
