The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $452,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$452,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$29.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.7 million | 48 | $24.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 34 | $27.4 million |
| 2024 | $452,500 | 19 | $29.5 million |
How to apply
The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund 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 The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $215,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $137,500 |
| Virginia | 4 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of the Four Arts | Capital campaign support | $150,000 |
| Alibi Preservation Foundation | Operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Wadsworth Sulgrave Historic Preservation Foundation | Repair/ restoration house & grounds | $50,000 |
| Green Horizon Land Trust | Marketing & additional signage for ghlt properties | $35,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Director's circle | $25,000 |
| Wild Entrust International | C4c support botswana | $25,000 |
| Federal City Council | General operating expenses | $16,500 |
| Peabody Essex Museum | Marine hall reinstallation project | $15,000 |
| St Albans School | Annual giving | $15,000 |
| Winter Haven Hospital Foundation | Psychiatry | $15,000 |
| Falls Church Arts | General operating expense | $10,000 |
| Historic Colony House | Support approved building upgrades historic property | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Programs to improve patient care | $10,000 |
| American Foreign Policy Council's Central Asia-Caucasus Inst | Chairman's discretionary fund support | $5,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Historic Building Preservation Foundation Inc | General operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Voltaire studio | $5,000 |
| McLean Project for the Arts | Education program | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia | Children's hospital | $5,000 |
| Joseph Robert Shaw Foundation Joey's Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee M Folger
- Juliet C Folger
- Cecily C Colburn
- Leiter C Colburn
- Olivia M Colburn
- Rory W Colburn
Questions people ask
Does The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund give?
$452,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee M Folger (President), Juliet C Folger (Treasurer, Vice President), Cecily C Colburn (Secretary, Vice President) and Leiter C Colburn (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.