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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND is a 501(c)3 organization that awarded a total of $450K in grants to 276 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WBCCF GENERAL FUND AWARDS CONTRIBUTIONS TO NONPROFITS SERVING NEEDY COMMUNITIES IN DC REGION.
Total Funding Given
$450K
2025
Grantees funded
276
Multi-year grantees
87%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$10.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
E
Emmanuel Nyirinkindi
Board Member
T
Talib Esmail
Board Member
A
Anis Dani
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND?
No. WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND give?
WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Virginia, 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 WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 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 WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND make each year?
In 2025, WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $450 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND fund recently?
In 2025, WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND awarded grants to about 280 grantees. Recent grantees include Doctors Without Borders USA, PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPARENCY FUND INC, and CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND?
WORLD BANK COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.