Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $636.1M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$636.1Mtotal assets

1949IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $8.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Smithsonian Institution $850K
Shakespeare Theatre $825K
Rock Creek Conservancy Inc $525K
John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts $475K
Building Bridges Across The River - Thearc $450K
Whitman-walker Foundation Inc $300K
Abraham And Laura Lisner Home For Aged Women $275K
Manna Inc $260K
Washington Area Women's Foundation Inc $250K
Horton's Kids $240K
Olney Theatre Corporation $225K
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc $202K
Planned Parenthood Association Of Metropolitan Washington Dc Inc $200K
Trinity College $200K
Identity Inc $200K
Enterprise Community Partners Inc $170K
National Gallery Of Art $168K
Capital Area Food Bank $163K
Tlc-the Treatment And Learning Centers $150K
Local Initiatives Support Corporation $150K
Washington Regional Association Of Grantmakers $139K
Jubilee Housing Inc $138K
Education Forward Dc $125K
Sitar Arts Center $125K
Ayuda Inc $120K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$21M
FY2021$22M
FY2022$21.2M
FY2023$22.6M

About Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia
EIN526036989
IRS ruling1949

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation?

Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $636.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation?

Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation's EIN is 526036989. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation?

Private foundations like Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.