Greater Washington Community Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 23-7343119
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building
- Community Improvement and Capacity Building in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $120MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $530MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IGNITES THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY TO RESPOND TO CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS AND BUILD A THRIVING REGION WHERE EVERY PERSON PROSPERS. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE THROUGHOUT THIS REGION AND BEYOND. AS THE REGION'S LARGEST LOCAL FUNDER, WE PARTNER ON A WIDE RANGE OF IMPACT FUNDS, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund | $3M | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Better Markets Inc | $1.5M | 2023 |
| World Resources Institute | $1.3M | 2023 |
| DC Fiscal Policy Institute | $1.2M | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.thecommunityfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.