Continuing to Serve Foundation
Accepts applications
Continuing to Serve Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $145,000 the year before.
83% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,000 | 2 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 5 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $290,000 | 12 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frances Dawn Halfaker 3512 Lowell Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 236-1450 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Continuing to Serve Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $60,000 |
| New York | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior Rising | Operating support | $75,000 |
| American Corporate Partners (Acp) | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Vail Veterans | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Veterans Collaborative | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Dog Tag Bakery | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Uso | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Women Veterans Interactive Foundation | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Pritzker Military Museum & Library | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Women in Military Service for American Memorial Foundation Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Project Healing Waters | Operating support | $5,000 |
| The Film Collaborative (Fight to Fight) | Operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances Dawn Halfaker
Questions people ask
Does Continuing to Serve Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Continuing to Serve Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Continuing to Serve Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances Dawn Halfaker (Trustee).
What does Continuing to Serve Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans and arts and culture.