AI Summary
The Washington Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within its local community, having distributed a total of $18K to six grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FORMED IN RESPONSE TO THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY AN EF-4 TORNADO THAT RIPPED THROUGH THE CITY ON NOVEMBER 17 2013. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE WASHINGTON ILLINOIS AREA EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH ASSISTANCE TO OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES.
Cause Areas
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Personal services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CROSSROADS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WASHINGTON, IL
$649.8K
41%
DISTRICT 51
Levittown, PA
$174.4K
11%
PEORIA FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Peoria, IL
$88.9K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $47 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $18 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include CROSSROADS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, DISTRICT 51, and PEORIA FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.