WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION
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The Washington Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking to support initiatives benefiting children. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $1.2 million across six grantees, operating on a relationship-based model that does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$6.2M
48%

THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
$3.9M
30%

BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC
$1.5M
11%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION?
No. WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION give?
WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER, and BRIGHT BEGINNINGS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION?
WASHINGTON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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