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District of Columbia public foundations

There are 159 grantmaking public charity foundations in District of Columbia. Combined, these Washingtonian public foundations employ 1,316 people, earn more than $2 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of public foundations in District of Columbia

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
159
 
$2,316,045,383
Community foundations
 
24
 
$166,235,229
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Public foundations by major District of Columbia cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Washington DC
 
159
 
$2,316,045,383
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Job trends for District of Columbia public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
53
1-10
 
8
11-25
 
6
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in District of Columbia

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
41
$250k to $1M
 
17
$1M to $5M
 
18
$5M to $25M
 
11
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
4
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Directory of public foundations in District of Columbia

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1-20 of 159

Bainum Family Foundation

Bainum Family Foundation operates and supports educational programs and projects assisting underserved children and youth, from early childhood through post-secondary education.
Revenue
$19.7m
Assets
$752.8m
Employees
36
EIN
23-7000192
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Washington Community Foundation

The mission of the Community Foundation for the national capital region is to strengthen the Washington metropolitan region by encouraging and supporting effective giving and by providing leadership on critical issues in our Community.
Revenue
$123.2m
Assets
$518.3m
Employees
43
EIN
23-7343119
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association providing philanthropic organizations with the leadership and tools they need to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$38.2m
Employees
59
EIN
13-6068327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New Venture Fund

The New Venture Fund accelerates social change by providing operational support, promoting equity, and funding impactful projects across various sectors globally.
Revenue
$662.4m
Assets
$624.9m
Employees
732
EIN
20-5806345
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PayPal Giving Fund

Harnessing PayPal's assets, PayPal Giving Fund is working to create a network of donors, businesses and charities so all can participate in helping charities raise new, unrestricted funds.
Revenue
$813.4m
Assets
$106.3m
Employees
0
EIN
45-0931286
IRS type
501(c)(3)

S & R Foundation

S&R Foundation supports talented individuals in the arts, sciences, and social entrepreneurship, especially those who are furthering international cultural collaboration.
Revenue
$41.4m
Assets
$120.3m
Employees
4
EIN
52-2284478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scottish Rite Foundation Southern Jurisdiction Usa

Scottish Rite Foundation Southern Jurisdiction Usa provides start-up funding for new SRCLP facilities and lends support to operations of existing facilities.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$29.4m
Employees
0
EIN
52-6054737
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Psychological Foundation (APF)

American Psychological Foundation (APF) is a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important problems and improve people's lives.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$33.9m
Employees
10
EIN
52-6051733
IRS type
501(c)(3)

ASAE Research Foundation

ASAE Research Foundation conducts and advances knowledge in association management by providing resources for leaders to enhance their organizations.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$28.8m
Employees
0
EIN
52-1300485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horizon Institute for Public Service

Horizon Institute for Public Service provides fellowships on AI and biotechnology while generating written content for transitioning individuals to public service.
Revenue
$13.1m
Assets
$20.0m
Employees
16
EIN
87-4657441
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Telescope Fund

The Telescope Fund partners with donors to expand their philanthropic giving, supporting strategic grantmaking across various areas such as health and education.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
0
EIN
86-2577635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Journalism Project

The American Journalism Project, Inc. is a first-of-its-kind venture philanthropy dedicated to building and supporting local news across the country.
Revenue
$38.1m
Assets
$66.4m
Employees
90
EIN
83-1772542
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amalgamated Charitable Foundation

ACF supports philanthropy for social change, making grants to IRS-recognized public charities across the US and promoting donor education and engagement.
Revenue
$396.9m
Assets
$361.1m
Employees
76
EIN
82-1517696
IRS type
501(c)(3)

US Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF)

We are dedicated to strengthening America's long-term competitiveness by addressing developments that affect our nation, our economy, and the global business environment.
Revenue
$42.3m
Assets
$62.5m
Employees
74
EIN
46-1561597
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Focus for Democracy Fund

The Focus for Democracy Fund educates donors and funds nonprofit organizations that enhance civic engagement and strengthen democratic participation.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
0
EIN
93-3922232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP)

The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) was founded in 1997 in response to the need for a national source of knowledge and expertise that advocates for the value of family philanthropy.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
25
EIN
52-2055016
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)

GEO's mission is to maximize philanthropy's impact by advancing the effectiveness of grantmakers and their grantees.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$13.0m
Employees
28
EIN
01-0669150
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Good Projects

Good Projects empowers families to overcome poverty through education, community support, and resources, fostering self-sufficiency and thriving communities focused on achieving the American Dream.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$896.1k
Employees
39
EIN
81-1491594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

National LGBTQ Bar Foundation

To promote activities that will enable LGBTQ+ and allied attorneys to become more proficient in their profession; to provide education and networking opportunities through conferences and programs for LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals; and study and edu....
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
10
EIN
41-1791489
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Exponent Philanthropy

Exponent Philanthropy is a community foundation in Washington, DC whose mission is: Exponent Philanthropy supports and empowers lean funders through education, research, and resources.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$3.7m
Employees
19
EIN
65-0617866
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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