The Columbia Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 31-1481809
- Maryland
- Chevy Chase
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Maryland
- Total giving
- $170KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE COLUMBIA FOUNDATION PROMOTES THE POWER OF COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN LOCAL CHARITIES, SUPPORTING CLUB EMPLOYEES WITH EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP GRANTS AND PRESERVING COLUMBIA'S HISTORICAL LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patriot Point LLC | $20K | 2023 |
| Samaratin Inns Inc | $20K | 2023 |
| Wilderness Leadership & Learning | $20K | 2023 |
| Columbia Country Club | $10K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.thecolumbia.foundation
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.