The Felucca Fund
Accepts applications
The Felucca Fund is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$107,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $227,200 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $269,100 | 13 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $227,200 | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $107,000 | 13 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Felucca Fund 1113 Basil Road, McLean, VA 22101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 356-4276 |
| What to submit | Written application |
| Restrictions | Charitable irc section 501(c)(3) organization |
What The Felucca Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $13,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $17,500 |
| Iowa | 3 | $8,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University | Art Gallery | $20,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | General Operating | $15,000 |
| American University of Paris | Annual Trustee & Faculty support | $13,500 |
| National Association of Episcopal Schools Inc | St Thomas Episcopal Parish School Coral Gables | $12,500 |
| CIA Officers Memorial Foundation | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Mill Reef Fund | General Operating | $10,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Elkhorn Marine Conservancy | General Operating | $5,000 |
| International Center for Journalists | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Drake University | General Operating | $2,500 |
| The Fort Lewis College Foundation | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Iowa Newspaper Foundation | General Operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Ballantine
- Paul Leavitt
Questions people ask
Does The Felucca Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Felucca Fund give?
$107,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Felucca Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Ballantine (President) and Paul Leavitt (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does The Felucca Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.