England Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
England Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 134 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $266,347. 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$3.9 million
- Number of grants134
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$266,347
- Assets$97.2 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 105 | $89.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 134 | $97.2 million |
How to apply
England Family 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.
What England Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 79 | $2.1 million |
| California | 8 | $580,347 |
| Maryland | 15 | $338,500 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $284,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $217,250 |
| New York | 3 | $136,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $35,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Bridges Across the River | General operating support | $266,347 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC | General operating support | $156,000 |
| Education Forwward DC | General operating support | $150,923 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General operating support | $144,932 |
| Sitar Arts Center | General operating support | $133,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | General operating support | $131,000 |
| Life Pieces to Masterpieces | General operating support | $127,000 |
| Project Create | General operating support | $125,000 |
| DC Public Education Fund | General operating support | $107,152 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operating support | $106,756 |
| Peace for DC | General operating support | $106,730 |
| Bread for the City | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Multicultural Career Intern Program | General operating support | $75,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Jews United for Justice | General operating support | $60,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Montgomery Hospice | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Cityschools Collaborative | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General operating support | $50,000 |
| DC Action | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Higher Achievement | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Wise Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Pave | General operating support | $50,000 |
| School Justice Project | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | General operating support | $46,500 |
| New Venture Fund | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Tzedek DC | General operating support | $40,000 |
| DC College Success Foundation | General operating support | $35,000 |
| DC Scores | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Friends of Impj (Fiscal Agent for Irac) | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Literacy Lab | General operating support | $35,000 |
| The Barker Adoption Foundation | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General operating support | $32,500 |
| Ayuda | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Changing Perceptions | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Children's Law Center | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Critical Exposure | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop | General operating support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard England Jr
- Joan Nonie England Akman
- Sara Akman Lange
- Jonathan Akman
- Erin Gistaro Akman
- Hannah Hahn
Questions people ask
Does England Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does England Family Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 134 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs England Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard England Jr (President), Joan Nonie England Akman (Vice President), Sara Akman Lange (Secretary) and Jonathan Akman (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does England Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.