Fund II Foundation
Accepts applications
Fund II Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2023 it gave $668,331 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$668,331
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$85.2 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2023 was down from $5.7 million the year before.
75% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.7 million | 33 | $94.4 million |
| 2023 | $668,331 | 51 | $85.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Monica Lugo 633 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 810-7215 |
| What to submit | Letters of intent and applications are submitted online or to the dc office - 633 Pennsylvania ave NW, Washington, dc 20004 and include an introduction of the applicant's organization, how their organization fits with fund II foundation's priority mandates, a description of why is it critical to carry out their mission, grant amount requested, and finally, the population their organization will serve. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants to section 501(c)(3) public charities focused on five areas: 1) cultural conservation that preserves the african american experience in history for all future generations 2) safeguarding human dignity by giving a voice to the voiceless and promoting human rights 3) environmental conservation and education that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to the outdoors 4) music education, particularly in primary and secondary schools, to nourish talent and the soul 5) sustaining american values of entrepreneurship, empowerment, innovation and security |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fund II Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 28 | $315,750 |
| New York | 6 | $90,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $61,000 |
| California | 3 | $57,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $46,700 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,181 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | General support | $175,000 |
| The Piney Woods Country Life School | General support | $60,000 |
| Hollywood Cares Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Legal Defense Fund (NAACP Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc) | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Student summer program - 10 sponsorships | $50,000 |
| Justice for Black Girls (Everyblackgirl) | 2024 conference sponsor | $25,000 |
| National Medical Association | General support | $21,700 |
| The Howard University | Donation for center for journalism and democracy | $20,000 |
| 2GETHER-INTERNATIONAL | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Black Gravity Inc (DBA BLK Grvty) | General support | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Donation to the brooklyn public library for their 1619 project | $10,000 |
| National Education Equity Lab Inc | Contribution to support the national education equity lab | $10,000 |
| Sphinx Organization Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| University at Buffalo Foundation Inc | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,500 |
| STEM Nola(center for Innovative Training of Youth DBA STEM Nola) | General support | $5,181 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Codecrew | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Earth Angel Worldwide Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Fundacion Amigos del Yunque Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Legacy Philanthropy Inc | Divine tree 2024 christmas drive | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| N Street Village Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| New York Center for Interpersonal Development Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Pee Dee Healthy Start Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Prisma Health Midlands Foundation | Maternity wellness products to gift moses baskets. | $5,000 |
| Pro Bono Advisory Council | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational award | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Wilson
- Wendell Layne III
- Dafna Tapiero
- Anthony C Spikes
- A Jeanine Abrams-McLean PHD
- Lori Malcolm
- Robert F Smith
Questions people ask
Does Fund II Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fund II Foundation give?
$668,331 in tax year 2023, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fund II Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Linda Wilson (Executive Director), Wendell Layne III (Director of Operations), Dafna Tapiero (Secretary/Director) and Anthony C Spikes (Treasurer/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Fund II Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.