The Concordia Foundation
Accepts applications
The Concordia Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $208,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$208,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $209,750 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $209,750 | 23 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $208,500 | 20 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eileen Shields-West 2101 L Street NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20037 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 466-0595 |
| What to submit | Letter request with description of use of funds |
What The Concordia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 7 | $157,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $11,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 4 | $4,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Seed Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Christ Church Georgetown | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Refugees International | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Fairwinds | Charitable | $11,000 |
| The Humanity Funds | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University MSFS | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Charitable | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Womens Initiative | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Irex | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Siasconset Union Chapel | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New City Arts | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Stepping Stone Charlottesville | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Colgate University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Darden School Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City Harvest | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New York Public Library | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eileen Shields-West
- J Robinson West
- Lily E West
- Kate C Westfall
Questions people ask
Does The Concordia Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Concordia Foundation give?
$208,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Concordia Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eileen Shields-West (Chair of Trustees), J Robinson West (Trustee), Lily E West (Trustee) and Kate C Westfall (Trustee).
What does The Concordia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.