The Crimsonbridge Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 47-4376653 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$19.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
68% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latino Student Fund | Washington, DC | Education imperative fund | $100,000 |
| Skillup Coalition | San Francisco, CA | Skills trades initiative | $100,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | New York, NY | Community college research center's resources for policymakers and communications technology updates | $100,000 |
| Spur Local | Washington, DC | Leaderbridge partnership and transition | $95,000 |
| American Institute for Boys and Men | Washington, DC | Higher education male achievement collaborative | $60,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools | Hyattsville, MD | Bridges for schools | $57,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | Bilingual communications capacity building | $50,000 |
| Merit America | Washington, DC | Human resources career track pilot program | $50,000 |
| She Should Run | New York, NY | Civic engagement program | $50,000 |
| Association of Community College Trustees | Washington, DC | Kids on campus project engagement and outreach strategy | $45,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Roche center: parent engagement in catholic schools (national study & convening) | $45,000 |
| Running Start | LA Caada Flintridge, CA | Scaling next step program capacity | $45,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington - Catholic Schools Office | Hyattsville, MD | Enrollment initiative | $45,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Arlington | Arlington, VA | Bridges for schools | $40,000 |
| Ignite | Oakland, CA | Scaling program capacity | $40,000 |
| Representwomen Inc | Silver Spring, MD | National collaborative expansion | $40,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Alma initiative | $35,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington - Secretariat of Communications | Washington, DC | Communications capacity building | $30,000 |
| Department of Education Archdiocese of New York | New York, NY | Bridges for schools | $30,000 |
| Student Conservation Association | Philadelphia, PA | National capital region conservation community crews | $30,000 |
| Chesapeake Natives | Upper Marlboro, MD | Native plant production expansion | $23,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore Chancery Inc | Baltimore, MD | Bridges for schools | $20,000 |
| Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School | Washington, DC | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Diocese of Arlington | Arlington, VA | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Inc | Washington, DC | Spanish catholic center - english language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Identity Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Literacy Council of Frederick County | Frederick, MD | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| The Family Place Public Charter School | Washington, DC | English language initiatives | $20,000 |
| Ward 8 Woods Conservancy Inc | Washington, DC | Park steward program capacity building | $20,000 |
| Incarnate Word Foundation | St Louis, MO | Bridges for schools | $16,000 |
| Anacostia Watershed Society Inc | Bladensburg, MD | Climate resilience map and pilot project | $15,000 |
| Beacon for Adult Literacy | Bristow, VA | Adult english language programs | $15,000 |
| Casey Trees | Washington, DC | Bilingual tree care educational videos | $15,000 |
| Catholic Partnership Schools | Camden, NJ | Bridges for schools - st. joseph pro-cathedral school | $15,000 |
| Classroom 2 Community | Rockville, MD | Adult english language programs | $15,000 |
| English Empowerment Center | Falls Church, VA | Adult english language programs | $15,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Center for public & nonprofit leadership: leaderbridge - leading nonprofit resiliency program | $15,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy Inc | Silver Spring, MD | Conservation community hubs | $15,000 |
| Saint Ambrose Catholic School | Annandale, VA | Bridges for schools | $15,000 |
| Seton Catholic Schools Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Bridges for schools | $15,000 |
| Washington English Center | Washington, DC | Adult english language programs | $15,000 |
| Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness | Rockville, MD | Sree summer research fellow 2025 | $13,000 |
| Ecoaction Arlington | Arlington, VA | Tree canopy equity program | $10,000 |
| Generation Hope | Washington, DC | Crimsonbridge 10th anniversary contribution | $10,000 |
| Leadership Montgomery | Rockville, MD | Leaderbridge - emerging leaders program | $10,000 |
| Washington Area Women's Foundation | Washington, DC | Leadership project | $10,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | Washington, DC | General operating support | $8,600 |
| Catholic Partnership Schools | Camden, NJ | Bridges for schools program - st. joseph pro-cathedral school | $5,000 |
| College Success Foundation - District of Columbia | Seattle, WA | Student emergency & basic needs support | $5,000 |
| Collegiate Directions Inc | Bethesda, MD | Student emergency & basic needs support | $5,000 |
| New Futures | Washington, DC | Student emergency & basic needs support | $5,000 |
| Running Start | LA Caada Flintridge, CA | Global forum mentorship | $5,000 |
| Spark the Journey | Washington, DC | Student emergency & basic needs support | $5,000 |
| Spur Local | Washington, DC | General operating support | $2,180 |
| Independence Mission Schools | Philadelphia, PA | St. helena-incarnation catholic school - bridges for schools | $2,000 |
| Independence Mission Schools | Philadelphia, PA | St. thomas aquinas school - bridges for schools | $2,000 |
| Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School | West Brandywine, PA | Bridges for schools | $2,000 |
| Presentation Bvm School | Cheltenham, PA | Bridges for schools | $2,000 |
| Saint Laurence School | Upper Darby, PA | Bridges for schools | $2,000 |
| St Peter the Apostle School | Philadelphia, PA | Bridges for schools | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,564,343 | 67 |
| 2024 | $1,655,190 | 83 |
| 2023 | $1,188,750 | 87 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349105701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4376653
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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