Willowcroft Foundation
Accepts applications
Willowcroft Foundation is a private foundation in Leesburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $250,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$250,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $180,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $200,000 | 4 | $2.6 million |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 4 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 5 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lewis E S Parker 38906 Mt Gilead Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 777-8225, lewisesparker@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applicants are required to submit a complete biographical record with supporting material, including a report on their academic and professional careers, a detailed statement of their training plans, a statement of their plans and commitments after the program, letters of reference (which include recommendations from advisors) and lists of publications, if any. Each applicant must also convince the foundation of its financial need for the grant funds. |
| Deadlines | February 28th of each year |
| Restrictions | Grantees are expected to pursue a career in a specialized field consistent with the charitable purposes for which the foundation was organized, which include medical research or study at colleges, universities or graduate schools with a focus on medical research. In each case, it is stipulated that a renewal of the grant for any succeeding period is contingent upon evidence of adequate performance at the time of the review which includes a grant progress report due no later than one month following completion of the grant. |
What Willowcroft Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Grant 2501 - dr. Matthew m. Ippolito | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Grant 2502 - dr. Andrew karaba | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Grant 2503 - dr. David sanin | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Grant 2504 - dr. Jamie spangler | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Grant 2505 - dr. Dan zabransky | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis E S Parker
- Andrea L Cox
- Lara Parker Major
- Wayne M Zell
Questions people ask
Does Willowcroft Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 28th of each year.
How much does Willowcroft Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Willowcroft Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lewis E S Parker (President), Andrea L Cox (Director), Lara Parker Major (Director) and Wayne M Zell (Director).
What does Willowcroft Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.