AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER
ALEXANDRIA, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
54-1919443
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Regional Funder
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Subordinate Organization
ALEXANDRIA, VA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
54-1919443
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Regional Funder
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Subordinate Organization
AI Summary
The AFCEA Education Foundation Bethesda Chapter is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to establish connections prior to seeking funding. Organizations interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate connections.
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Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO DESERVING, FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS FROM MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.
Cause Areas
6
Education
Science
Technology
Higher education
Computer science
Engineering
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

HOUSE OF RUTH
Washington, DC
$530K
30%

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION INC
Adelphi, MD
$290K
17%

CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH INC
Bethesda, MD
$287.5K
16%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER?
No. AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER give?
AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland and Georgia. 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 AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER fund recently?
In 2024, AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include HOUSE OF RUTH, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOUNDATION INC, and CHILDREN'S INN AT NIH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER?
AFCEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BETHESDA CHAPTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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