See also:

• Society: Philanthropy: Grants: Grant-Making Foundations  (664)

Community Foundation for the National Capital Region - Administers charitable grant-making funds established by individuals and corporations for the purpose of benefiting non-profit community organizations in the metro area. Describes the foundation's activities and explains how funds may be established and how they function..

Hattie M. Strong Foundation - Makes education-related grants in the Washington, DC, area, as well as offering small interest-free loans to US college students. They provide a brief biography of Ms. Strong, with an overview of their funding guidelines..

Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman Foundation - Provides small grants to Jewish organizations in the Washington DC area. They provide a brief history of the foundation, with lists of previous grantees..

The John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation - Focuses giving to organizations that serve disadvantaged people. Includes application, financial statement and awards..

The Jovid Foundation - Supports nonprofit organizations that help residents in or at risk of long-term poverty to become more self-sufficient. Includes submission guidelines, awards and board list..

Lois and Richard England Family Foundation - Focuses on human services, education, arts and culture as well as programs to strengthen Jewish life. Includes board list, submission guidelines and awards..

Meyer Foundation - Works to develop the community by supporting capable, community-based nonprofit organizations that foster the well-being of all people in the region. Includes programs, grantees, history, board profiles and publications..

The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation - Supports programs in arts and humanities, community services, education, and healthcare. Includes staff directory, financial information, application and list of recent grantees..

The Trellis Fund - Encourages the public and nonprofit sectors to be more responsive to the needs of the local community. Includes application guidelines and awards..

Washington Area Women's Foundation - Works to increases local philanthropy in order to meet the critical needs of women and girls. Includes awards, programs, news and volunteer opportunities..

Washington Grantmakers - A nonprofit center for philanthropy, providing a network of funders and foundations for charities, grantmaking institutions, and grantseekers with information resources for charitable investments and grants availability..