Next Culture Initiative
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1544086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4,363
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$500
Total assets$56K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democracy Now | New York, NY | arts and culture education | $1,000 |
| CISPES Education Fund | Washington, DC | arts and culture education | $1,000 |
| Global Health Partners | New York, NY | arts and culture education | $500 |
| Wpfw | Washington, DC | arts and culture education | $500 |
| Americans United | Washington, DC | arts and culture education | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | food distribution famine relief | $500 |
| Wikimedia | San Francisco, CA | arts and culture research and dissemination | $104 |
| Code Pink | Marina Del Ray, CA | arts and culture education | $100 |
| The Guardian | Washington, DC | arts and culture reporting | $100 |
| Choose Love | New York, NY | war relief arts and culture | $59 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,363 | 10 |
| 2024 | $3,750 | 6 |
| 2023 | $3,100 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1544086
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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