EDUCATION FORWARD DC
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EDUCATION FORWARD DC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Washington, DC, with additional funding in New York and Illinois. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with EDUCATION FORWARD DC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION LEADERS AS THEY STRIVE TO CREATE HIGH-QUALITY, EQUITABLE DC PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PAVE INC DBA PARENTS AMPLIFYING VOICES IN EDUCATION
$6.3M
10%
KIPP DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
$4.6M
8%
DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND
$3.1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$125K
Median 2nd year grant
$120K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDUCATION FORWARD DC?
No. EDUCATION FORWARD DC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EDUCATION FORWARD DC give?
EDUCATION FORWARD DC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and 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 EDUCATION FORWARD DC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDUCATION FORWARD DC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $125 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDUCATION FORWARD DC make each year?
In 2025, EDUCATION FORWARD DC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $5.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDUCATION FORWARD DC fund recently?
In 2025, EDUCATION FORWARD DC awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include PAVE INC DBA PARENTS AMPLIFYING VOICES IN EDUCATION, KIPP DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, and DC PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDUCATION FORWARD DC?
EDUCATION FORWARD DC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.