The Washington Home Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Washington Home Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $425,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$425,000
- Assets$123 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.3 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $5.0 million | 30 | $117 million |
| 2023 | $8.3 million | 35 | $118 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 41 | $123 million |
How to apply
The Washington Home Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Washington Home Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 36 | $4.2 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $254,695 |
| Maryland | 1 | $115,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East River Family Strengthening Collaborative Inc | Social Isolation | $425,000 |
| The Abraham and Laura Lisner Home for Aged Women | Critically Ill: Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $375,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $350,246 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Food Insecurity | $298,680 |
| Christ House Inc | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $273,750 |
| Washington Hospital Center dba MEDSTAR Washington HospitalCenter | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $260,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $250,000 |
| Home Care Partners Inc | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $175,000 |
| Food & Friends Inc | Food Insecurity | $150,000 |
| Unity Health Care Inc | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $150,000 |
| SOME Inc | Social Isolation | $147,735 |
| Northwest Neighbors Village | Social Isolation | $141,567 |
| Capital Caring | Critically Ill: Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $136,372 |
| Seabury Resources for Aging | Food Insecurity & Social Isolation | $125,000 |
| Seabury Resources for Aging | Food Insecurity | $125,000 |
| The Wilderness Technology Alliance | Social Isolation | $115,000 |
| George Washington University | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $108,323 |
| Georgetowne University | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $100,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Critically Ill: Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $100,000 |
| Zion Baptist | Critically Ill- Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $100,000 |
| Howard University - Hayes and Hattie Homes | Social Isolation | $80,000 |
| Joseph's House Inc | Critically Ill: Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $75,000 |
| Martha's Table | Food Insecurity | $75,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Critically Ill: Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $75,000 |
| Vida Senior Centers | Social Isolation | $60,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Sponsorships | $50,000 |
| Community of Hope Inc | Critically Ill: Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $50,000 |
| Far South East Family Strengthening Collaborative Inc | Social Isolation | $40,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen Inc | Food Insecurity | $30,000 |
| We Are Family Network | Food Insecurity | $30,000 |
| Bread for the City Inc | Food Insecurity | $27,500 |
| Plants and Blooms ReImagined | Social Isolation | $25,000 |
| Rebuilding Together DCA | Social Isolation | $25,000 |
| Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington | Critically Ill: Healthcare Access, Workforce, & Caregiver Relief | $24,000 |
| Goods for Good | Food Insecurity | $20,000 |
| Unity Health Care Inc | Sponsorships | $15,000 |
| Capital Caring | Sponsorships | $10,000 |
| Iona Senior Services | Sponsorships | $10,000 |
| Seabury Resources for Aging | Sponsorships | $10,000 |
| Food & Friends Inc | Sponsorships | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Collins Casey
- Oak Strawbridge
- Marijke Jurgens-Dupree
- Brian McGregor
- David T Canham
- Jill Marcel DeTemple
- Keith Eig
- Greg Faron
- Alan S Helfer
- Ted Lamade
- Robin G Moore
- Crystal Townsend
Questions people ask
Does The Washington Home Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Washington Home Inc give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs The Washington Home Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sharon Collins Casey (Chair), Oak Strawbridge (Vice Chair), Marijke Jurgens-Dupree (Secretary) and Brian McGregor (Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Washington Home Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and human services.