Public Welfare Foundation INC — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Public Welfare Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $601.1M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$601.1Mtotal assets

1966IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

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

Grants Public Welfare Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $12.7M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform $700K
ORS Impact $620K
Tulsa Community Foundation $550K
Vera Institute of Justice Inc $500K
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan $500K
Operation Restoration $450K
Allied Media Projects $400K
Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs $400K
Accelerate Change Inc $400K
Highlander Research and Education Center $394K
The Marshall Project $350K
Promise of Justice Initiative $350K
Latino Coalition for Community Leadership $325K
Sisterreach $300K
Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network $300K
National Public Radio $300K
New Profit Inc $300K
Possibility Labs $300K
Women With A Vision $300K
Voice of the Experienced $300K
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition $300K
DC Justice Lab $300K
Yellowhammer Fund $250K
Echoing Green $250K
Forward Impact (Represent Justice) $250K

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).

FY2017$21.6M
FY2019$20.7M
FY2020$20.7M
FY2021$21.7M
FY2022$24.7M

About Public Welfare Foundation INC

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersWashington, District of Columbia
EIN540597601
IRS ruling1966

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 Public Welfare Foundation INC?

Public Welfare Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia with $601.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Public Welfare Foundation INC 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 Public Welfare Foundation INC?

Public Welfare Foundation INC's EIN is 540597601. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Public Welfare Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Public Welfare Foundation INC 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 Public Welfare Foundation INC. 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.