GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7343119
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-7343119
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $116.9M in grants to 1,277 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO LEAD, MOBILIZE, AND IGNITE THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO BUILD A JUST AND THRIVING REGION WHERE EVERY PERSON PROSPERS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SMU Corp
Dallas, TX
$22.9M
3%
BETTER MARKETS INC
Washington, DC
$16.6M
2%
GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
WASHINGTON, DC
$10.4M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1.4K
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 3.5K grantees
- 99 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. 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 GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1,420 grants, totaling nearly $116.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3,510 grantees. Recent grantees include SMU Corp, BETTER MARKETS INC, and GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.