DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The DowntownDC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Washington, D.C. With a total of $302K in grants paid in 2024 and a relationship-based engagement model, the foundation only makes grants by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES IN DOWNTOWNDC. OUR MISSION IS TO SERVE AND CELEBRATE OUR VIBRANT AND DIVERSE DOWNTOWNDC COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HOMELESS SERVICES, REVITALIZING PARKS, AND ENHANCING PUBLIC SPACES AND EXPERIENCES.
Cause Areas
2
Community improvement
Unknown or not classified
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See top causes for this funder's grantees, who else funds them, and their grants.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION
Washington, DC
$580.3K
100%
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION?
No. DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION give?
DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia. 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 DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $302 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION?
DOWNTOWNDC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.