Porter Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashngton, District of Columbia · EIN 52-1811780 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$329K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
52% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian American Art Museum | Washington, DC | General operating support | $101,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Kids on Stage Foundation | Mt Pleasant, TN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Bishop Walker School | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Library of Congress | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St Peter's Episcopal Church | Columbia, TN | General operating support | $15,000 |
| King's Daughters' School | Columbia, TN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Red Sneakers | Palm Beach, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Washington Winter Show | Washington, DC | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | General operating support | $3,500 |
| Educational Theatre Company | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Wendt Center for Loss & Healing | Washington, DC | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $1,500 |
| National Cathedral School | Washington, DC | Generl operating support | $1,000 |
| Tudor Place Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $1,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $329,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $223,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511889349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1811780
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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