The Guide Foundation
Accepts applications
The Guide Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $96,641 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$96,641
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,460 the year before.
54% 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 | $99,533 | 54 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $100,460 | 70 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $96,641 | 66 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Guide Foundation 4700 49th Street NW, Washington, DC 20016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 362-2536 |
| What to submit | No specific forms required |
What The Guide Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 26 | $30,209 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $18,000 |
| Maryland | 5 | $15,184 |
| Virginia | 12 | $9,240 |
| New York | 6 | $8,905 |
| California | 4 | $5,530 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,073 |
| Maine | 2 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale Center - Environmental Law Pol | General support | $11,000 |
| China Folk House | General support | $10,649 |
| LCV Education Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Yale University | General support | $4,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | General support | $3,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | General support | $2,073 |
| Individual | General support | $2,065 |
| Brown University | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Technoserve | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General support | $1,500 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $1,500 |
| Innocence Project | General support | $1,080 |
| Individual | General support | $1,058 |
| Clark County Historical Association | General support | $1,053 |
| Potomac Conservancy | General support | $1,035 |
| Razoodonationsorg | General support | $1,031 |
| Clark County Education Foundation | General support | $1,030 |
| Individual | General support | $1,030 |
| Land Trust of Virginia | General support | $1,030 |
| Individual | General support | $1,003 |
| Piedmont Environment Council | General support | $1,000 |
| Wamu 885FM | General support | $1,000 |
| The Taft School | General support | $1,000 |
| Fosa | General support | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Investigative Journalism | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| Grace Reproductive Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $1,000 |
| The Country School | General support | $1,000 |
| The Outlaw Ocean | General support | $1,000 |
| Avaaz | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Oliver Dewey
- Elizabeth Barratt-Brown
Questions people ask
Does The Guide Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Guide Foundation give?
$96,641 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Guide Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Oliver Dewey (Treasurer) and Elizabeth Barratt-Brown (President).
What does The Guide Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.