The Masonic Foundation of the District of Columbia
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-6042568 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JEFFREY D RUSSELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 5428 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD NW, WASHINGTON DC 20016 |
| Phone | 2026861811 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT OUTLINING CAREER OBJECTIVES, SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. |
| Deadlines | MID-MARCH EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST GRADUATE FROM THE 12TH GRADE FROM A PUBLIC OR CHARTER SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of the Dist of Col Foundation | Washington, DC | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina A&t State University | Greensboro, NC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Delaware State University | Dover, DE | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Florida A&m University | Tallahassee, FL | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| George Washington University | Ashburn, VA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Va Polytechnic Inst of Technology | Blacksburg, VA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| The George Washington Masonic National Memorial | Alexandria, VA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| North Carolina At&t State Univerity | Greensboro, NC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winston Salem, NC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Virginia Tech University | Blacksburg, VA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Howard Unversity | Washington, DC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington, DC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| The University of Miami | Miami, FL | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Virginia Tech University | Blacksburg, VA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina At&t State Univerity | Greensboro, NC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| North Carolina At&t University | Greensboro, NC | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Student scholarship | $10,000 |
| Palisades Community Association | Washington, DC | General contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $312,353 | 21 |
| 2023 | $249,885 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632299349100333
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6042568
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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