National Home Library Foundation
Accepts applications
National Home Library Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,218 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,718. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,218
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,718
- Assets$999,486
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
93% 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 | $40,521 | 9 | $925,856 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $90,218 | 19 | $999,486 |
How to apply
| Contact | The TraRon Center 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE 2nd Floo, Washington, DC 20003 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 290-9855 |
| What to submit | Name, description of organization, Need, Budget, Financial Statements |
What National Home Library Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $41,500 |
| Maryland | 6 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $20,718 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loudon Literacy Council | For the purchase of books and communications materials | $5,718 |
| Depaul Community Resources | For the purchase of books (including e-books)and related communications materials.This grant should cover most of their grant request, ex | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire Patuxent Area Council | Literacy outreach and inclusion efforts to youth and families. | $5,000 |
| The TraRon Center | Provide healing books for children and families affected by gun violence. | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| The Family Place | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Individual | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Eastern Shore Literacy Council Inc | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Brightwood EC School PTA | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| The Ottley Music School Inc | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Individual | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| American Poetry Museum | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| 480 Cares Inc | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Richard Allen Comm Dev Corp | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Project Transformation DC | For the purchase of books | $5,000 |
| Taking Effective Action Inc | For the purchase of books and communication materials | $3,000 |
| The Spoken Word | To purchase books for residents in a substance abuse program and high functioning seniors with dementia. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynda J Robb
- Sue Bell
- Ervin S Duggan
- Michael R Gardner
- Kathleen McCampbell Vance
- Vandna Wendy Bhagat
- Ashton J Wingate
- Ricardo M Urbina
- Aisha Karimah
Questions people ask
Does National Home Library Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does National Home Library Foundation give?
$90,218 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs National Home Library Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynda J Robb (President), Sue Bell (Treasurer), Ervin S Duggan (Trustee) and Michael R Gardner (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does National Home Library Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.