HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC
AI Summary
The Humanities Council of Washington DC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the District of Columbia. With a total of $949.4K distributed among 203 grantees in 2024, the Council operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging 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.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Humanities
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC
Washington, DC
$224K
3%
Historical Society of Washington DC dba DC History Center
Washington, DC
$209.2K
3%
ONE COMMON UNITY
Washington, DC
$145.4K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$10.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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.