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    Grants in District of Columbia

    1,439 foundations$143.1B total annual giving$45K median grant1 metro area

    District of Columbia is home to 1,439 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $143.1B. The median grant from District of Columbia foundations is $45K.

    District of Columbia Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    1,439

    Foundations Funding Here

    23,484

    Total Annual Giving

    $143.1B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $106.6B

    Median Grant Size

    $45K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    Largest Foundations in District of Columbia

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATIONWASHINGTON$535.5M$190.7M$2.8MI800National
    Future Forward USA ActionWashington$469.3M$26.7M$127KW05National
    NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATIONWASHINGTON$432.4M$3.1B$77KD300National
    PAYPAL Charitable Giving FundWashington$412.7M$106.3M$11KT30National
    NEW VENTURE FUNDWASHINGTON$359.6M$624.9M$120KC05National
    NETWORK FOR GOODWASHINGTON$308M$96.2M$13KM19National
    SIXTEEN THIRTY FUNDWASHINGTON$236.4M$106.5M$100KC60National
    Amalgamated Charitable Foundation IncWashington$230.9M$361.1M$50KT30National
    WYSS FOUNDATIONWASHINGTON$222.6M$1.7B$156.3MT21Local
    BRIGHT FUTURE FUNDWASHINGTON$182.1M$1.1M——unknown
    LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION

    WASHINGTON

    Annual Giving

    $535.5M

    Total Assets

    $190.7M

    Median Grant

    $2.8M

    I800National
    Future Forward USA Action

    Washington

    Annual Giving

    $469.3M

    Total Assets

    $26.7M

    Median Grant

    $127K

    W05National
    NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

    WASHINGTON

    Annual Giving

    $432.4M

    Total Assets

    $3.1B

    Median Grant

    $77K

    D300National
    PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund

    Washington

    Annual Giving

    $412.7M

    Total Assets

    $106.3M

    Median Grant

    $11K

    T30National
    NEW VENTURE FUND

    WASHINGTON

    Annual Giving

    $359.6M

    Total Assets

    $624.9M

    Median Grant

    $120K

    C05National
    NETWORK FOR GOOD

    WASHINGTON

    Annual Giving

    $308M

    Total Assets

    $96.2M

    Median Grant

    $13K

    M19National
    SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND

    WASHINGTON

    Annual Giving

    $236.4M

    Total Assets

    $106.5M

    Median Grant

    $100K

    C60National
    Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

    Washington

    Annual Giving

    $230.9M

    Total Assets

    $361.1M

    Median Grant

    $50K

    T30National
    WYSS FOUNDATION

    WASHINGTON

    Annual Giving

    $222.6M

    Total Assets

    $1.7B

    Median Grant

    $156.3M

    T21Local
    BRIGHT FUTURE FUND

    WASHINGTON

    Annual Giving

    $182.1M

    Total Assets

    $1.1M

    Median Grant

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    What Gets Funded in District of Columbia

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    608$99.6B
    Education608 · $99.6B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    251$1.9B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism251 · $1.9B
    Human Services
    239$2.7B
    Human Services239 · $2.7B
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    217$970.2M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities217 · $970.2M
    Civil Rights & Social Action
    197$1.8B
    Civil Rights & Social Action197 · $1.8B
    Community Improvement
    194$4.5B
    Community Improvement194 · $4.5B
    Environment
    183$3.7B
    Environment183 · $3.7B
    Health Care
    169$10.7B
    Health Care169 · $10.7B
    International Affairs
    167$2.2B
    International Affairs167 · $2.2B
    Public Affairs
    131$4.5B
    Public Affairs131 · $4.5B
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(334)Capacity Building(297)Research(233)Advocacy(226)Community Organizing(131)Healthcare(120)College Access(98)Workforce Development(97)Youth Development(94)Policy Reform(80)Arts Culture(79)Civic Education(79)Conservation(71)Legal Services(54)Housing(54)Leadership(51)Environmental Education(51)Emergency Assistance(50)Food Access(48)Mental Health Services(32)

    Where Foundations Are Located in District of Columbia

    Top 1 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria1,820$124.5B$68.4M
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
    Foundations

    1,820

    Total Giving

    $124.5B

    Avg Grant

    $68.4M

    Types of Foundations in District of Columbia

    Operating Nonprofit
    18.3%
    36418.3%$565.1M
    Operating Nonprofit364 (18.3%)

    $565.1M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    16.2%
    32316.2%$1.3B
    Independent Foundation323 (16.2%)

    $1.3B in annual giving

    Professional Association
    14.4%
    28614.4%$786M
    Professional Association286 (14.4%)

    $786M in annual giving

    Federal Agency
    10.1%
    20010.1%$132.9B
    Federal Agency200 (10.1%)

    $132.9B in annual giving

    Family Foundation
    8.9%
    1788.9%$383.2M
    Family Foundation178 (8.9%)

    $383.2M in annual giving

    Issue Fund
    1397.0%$505.2M
    Issue Fund139 (7.0%)

    $505.2M in annual giving

    Funding Intermediary
    1085.4%$2.5B
    Funding Intermediary108 (5.4%)

    $2.5B in annual giving

    Other
    19.7%
    39219.7%$4.1B
    Other392 (19.7%)

    $4.1B in annual giving

    Foundation TypeCountShareGiving

    Typical Grant Profile in District of Columbia

    Median Grant Size

    $45K

    New Grantee Rate

    73%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    89%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical District of Columbia foundation awards grants of $45K. Approximately 73% of District of Columbia foundations actively fund new organizations, and 89% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in District of Columbia

    How many foundations give grants in District of Columbia?
    There are 1,439 grantmaking foundations headquartered in District of Columbia and an additional 22,045 out-of-state foundations that fund District of Columbia-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in District of Columbia?
    The median grant from District of Columbia foundations is $45K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in District of Columbia?
    The largest foundations in District of Columbia by annual giving are LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION, Future Forward USA Action, NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $1.4B.
    What types of organizations do District of Columbia foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in District of Columbia include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in District of Columbia?
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