Washington Children's Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Washington Children's Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $606,454. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$606,454
- Assets$32.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.4 million | 5 | $31.1 million |
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 5 | $24.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 5 | $30.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 5 | $32.4 million |
How to apply
Washington Children's Foundation 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 Washington Children's Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Foundation | To aid in the development and education of children in the dc area. | $606,454 |
| Safe Shores - the DC Children's Advocacy Center | To aid in the development and education of children in the dc area. | $520,720 |
| Bright Beginnings | To aid in the development and education of children in the dc area. | $300,000 |
| Rosemount Center | To aid in the development and education of children in the dc area. | $50,000 |
| National Theater Foundation | To aid in the development and education of children in the dc area. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Ryan
- Charles Wilkes
- Walter Pryor
- Karen Hardwick
Questions people ask
Does Washington Children's Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Washington Children's Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Washington Children's Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Ryan (Executive Director), Charles Wilkes (President), Walter Pryor (Treasurer) and Karen Hardwick (Secretary).
What does Washington Children's Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.