Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation
Accepts applications
Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $243,750 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$243,750
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $38,750 the year before.
70% 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 | $111,250 | 31 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $38,750 | 19 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $243,750 | 46 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Derek Smith 6541 Brooks Place, Falls Church, VA 22044 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (571) 278-1422, dsmith@7cornersgroup.com |
| What to submit | A written letter |
| Deadlines | None Gifts on a rolling basis |
| Restrictions | No Restrictions |
What Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $76,000 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | $56,750 |
| Virginia | 8 | $44,900 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $6,300 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Public Radio | General Support | $25,500 |
| PBS Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General Support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General Support | $10,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | General Support | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General Support | $10,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General Support | $10,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General Support | $10,000 |
| Vassar College | General Support | $10,000 |
| Care | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General Support | $10,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund | General Support | $9,000 |
| Air Force Enlisted Village | General Support | $8,000 |
| Justice High School Educational Foundation | General Support | $8,000 |
| Bread for the City | General Support | $7,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General Support | $5,500 |
| Weta | General Support | $5,400 |
| US Holocaust Museum | General Support | $5,000 |
| City Harvest | General Support | $5,000 |
| Unicef | General Support | $5,000 |
| National WWII Museum | General Support | $4,000 |
| National Military Family Association | General Support | $3,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | General Support | $3,000 |
| USA for UNHCR | General Support | $3,000 |
| NY Times Community Fund | General Support | $3,000 |
| New York Public Library | General Support | $3,000 |
| Amherst College | General Support | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts Rivers Alliance | General Support | $2,500 |
| Annandale Christian Community Action | General Support | $2,000 |
| Charity Water | General Support | $2,000 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | General Support | $2,000 |
| Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) | General Support | $1,000 |
| Innovation Law Lab | General Support | $1,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | General Support | $1,000 |
| Gamers Outreach | General Support | $1,000 |
| Women for Women International | General Support | $1,000 |
| Abraham Initiatives | General Support | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General Support | $750 |
| Wamu | General Support | $500 |
| Coopers Cove Conservation Fund | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Derek P Smith
- Maria P Smith
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None Gifts on a rolling basis.
How much does Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation give?
$243,750 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Derek P Smith (President & Treasurer) and Maria P Smith (Secretary).
What does Frank and Janina Petschek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.