WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Washington Area Women's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on empowering women and girls in the Washington area through strategic grantmaking. With a total of $390K distributed to 88 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
A COMMUNITY SUPPORTED FOUNDATION THAT INVESTS IN THE POWER OF WOMEN AND GIRLS OF COLOR IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA.
Cause Areas
1
Special population support
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PRINCE GEORGE'S CHILD RESOURCE CENTERINC
$486K
8%
THE BLACK SWAN ACADEMY INC
$372.8K
6%
WONDERS EARLY LEARNING EXTENDED DAY
$275K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION?
No. WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION give?
WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. 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 AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $390 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include PRINCE GEORGE'S CHILD RESOURCE CENTERINC, THE BLACK SWAN ACADEMY INC, and WONDERS EARLY LEARNING EXTENDED DAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION?
WASHINGTON AREA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.