DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-1607955
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Washington, DC, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-1607955
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
AI Summary
DC Public Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $12.6M in grants to 2 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND CATALYZES PHILANTHROPY IN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS (DCPS). THROUGH ITS INVESTMENTS, THE DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND COLLABORATES WITH DCPS LEADERSHIP AND THE PHILANTHROPIC COMMUNITY TO INCUBATE DCPS' HIGHEST PRIORITY AND MOST INNOVATIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR STUDENTS.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PAHARA INSTITUTE INC
Covina, CA
$500K
< 1%
THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
$436.9K
< 1%
EDUCATION LEADERS OF COLOR INC
Los Angeles, CA
$128.8K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 12 grantees
- 22 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND?
No. DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND give?
DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Delaware. 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 DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND make each year?
In 2024, DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $736 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include PAHARA INSTITUTE INC, THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY, and EDUCATION LEADERS OF COLOR INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND?
DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.