Washington Forrest Foundation
Accepts applications
Washington Forrest Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $896,490 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $64,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$896,490
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$64,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 71 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $896,490 | 61 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rachel G Mrad 2407 Columbia Pike Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 920-3688 |
| What to submit | Grant applications are available from the foundation |
| Deadlines | Board reviews applications quarterly board reviews applications quarterly |
| Restrictions | Foundation gives preference to programs in and benefitting arlington, va |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Washington Forrest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 50 | $804,960 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $29,670 |
| Maryland | 2 | $28,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $23,400 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,960 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire Learning | General operating support & drew project support | $64,000 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Bridges to Independence | General operating support & bridges bash | $40,200 |
| Capital Caring | Wraparound pediatric & family hospice support | $40,000 |
| Signature Theatre Inc | Signature in the schools | $40,000 |
| Doorways for Women and Families | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Ahc Inc | Expanded literacy and social/emotional supports | $32,500 |
| Giving Words | General operating support | $32,500 |
| Highland School | Blue gold booster club & medical equipment & athletic fund & teacher training | $32,500 |
| L'arche Greater Washington DC | General operating support | $27,500 |
| Melwood Community Services Inc | Virginia day habilitation program | $27,500 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | General operating support & st. Paul's lazarus ministry | $26,500 |
| Arlington Thrive Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Bu-Gata | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Educational Theatre Company | Theatre education project and general operating | $25,000 |
| Insight Memory Care Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Phoenix Bikes | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Truro Anglican Church | Tips kitchen revitalization project | $25,000 |
| St George's School | General operating support | $23,400 |
| Communities in Schools of Northern Virginia | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Real Food for Kids | Snap advocacy in arlington county | $20,000 |
| Arlington Neighborhood Village | General operating support | $13,200 |
| Church of the Holy Spirit Anglican Inc | Capital campaign & land and building fund | $13,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia(new) | Strength and confidence for arlington youth | $12,500 |
| Leadership Center for Excellence | Program scholarships and general operating support | $12,500 |
| Arlington Community Foundation | General operating support | $12,250 |
| Pathforward | General operating support & legacy grant | $11,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic | Legacy award grant | $10,000 |
| Fairfax High School Athletic Boosters Club Inc | 12th annual fundraiser golf tournament | $10,000 |
| Arlington Soccer Association | Girls with goals | $10,000 |
| 4-H Livestock Club - Louisa County | 4-h livestock trailer and pens | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Arlington | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Our Stomping Ground | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Heart Leaf Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Encore Stage & Studio | Flip the script | $8,000 |
| Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing | Legacy grant award | $7,500 |
| Arlington Retirement Housing Corporation | Aging with dignity assisted-living services | $7,500 |
| Columbia Pike Partnership | Legacy grant award | $7,500 |
| PRS | Mental health outpatient services in arlington | $7,500 |
| The Fenwick Foundation | Legacy grant award | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie S Ariail
- Allison A Erdle
- David D Peete Jr
- Daniel Lucckese
- Rachel G Mrad
- Benjamin C Gravett Jr
Questions people ask
Does Washington Forrest Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Board reviews applications quarterly board reviews applications quarterly.
How much does Washington Forrest Foundation give?
$896,490 in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Washington Forrest Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie S Ariail (Director), Allison A Erdle (Director), David D Peete Jr (Chair) and Daniel Lucckese (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Washington Forrest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.