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HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC

HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1166432
Regional Funder
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HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1166432
Regional Funder

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Est.

1980

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

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The Humanities Council of Washington DC is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Washington, DC, while also providing support to organizations in New York and California. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FUND AND CONDUCT HUMANITIES-BASED CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITHIN D.C.
Total Funding Given

$949.4K

2024
Grantees funded
203
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

41

Median 1st year grant
$10.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
R
Rebecca Lemos-Otero
Board Member
C
Chinedu Feliz Osuchukwu
Board Member
R
Ramya Vivekanandan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC?
No. HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC give?
HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. 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 HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC make each year?
In 2024, HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $949 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC fund recently?
In 2024, HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC awarded grants to about 200 grantees. Recent grantees include WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC, Historical Society of Washington DC dba DC History Center, and ONE COMMON UNITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC?
HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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