The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Historical FunderWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-6036989 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$23.1M
Organizations funded451
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$781.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SEE ATTACHED |
|---|---|
| Address | 1825 K STREET NW SUITE 1400, WASHINGTON DC 20006 |
| Phone | 2022233100 |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED |
| Deadlines | SEE ATTACHED |
| Restrictions | SEE ATTACHED |
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
35% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $1,200,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | Arts and humanities | $681,000 |
| Dreaming Out Loud Inc | Washington, DC | Envrionment | $560,000 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | Washington, DC | Community services | $500,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $475,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Landover, MD | Arts and humanities | $332,500 |
| Rock Creek Conservancy Inc | Bethesday, MD | Envrionment | $275,000 |
| Education Forward DC | Washington, DC | Education | $250,000 |
| Manna Inc | Washington, DC | Community services | $250,000 |
| Washington Area Women's Foundation | Washington, DC | Community services | $250,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Health | $237,500 |
| Building Bridges Across the River | Washington, DC | Community services | $225,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Washington, DC | Community services | $225,000 |
| Signature Theatre Inc | Arlington, VA | Arts and humanities | $220,000 |
| Identity Inc | Gaithersburg, MD | Community services | $200,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC | Washington, DC | Health | $200,000 |
| Washington Latin Public Charter School | Washington, DC | Education | $200,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area Inc | Washington, DC | Community services | $182,500 |
| Calvary Women's Services | Washington, DC | Community services | $170,000 |
| Lisc DC | Washington, DC | Community services | $150,000 |
| Montgomery Housing Partnership | Silver Spring, MD | Community services | $150,000 |
| Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition | Washington, DC | Community services | $130,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Columbia, MD | Community services | $130,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC | Washington, DC | Community services | $125,000 |
| See Forevermaya Angelou Public Charter School | Washington, DC | Education | $125,000 |
| Mary House Inc | Washington, DC | Community services | $120,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $120,000 |
| Fair Chance | Washington, DC | Community services | $115,000 |
| Wendt Center for Loss and Healing | Washington, DC | Health | $115,000 |
| Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School | Washington, DC | Education | $112,500 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Community services | $110,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $110,000 |
| Recovery Cafe DC | Washington, DC | Health | $105,000 |
| Center City Public Charter Schools | Washington, DC | Education | $100,000 |
| DC Public Education Fund | Washington, DC | Education | $100,000 |
| Mamatoto Village Inc | Washington, DC | Health | $100,000 |
| Rocketship Education DC Inc | Washington, DC | Education | $100,000 |
| Urban Teacher Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | Education | $100,000 |
| Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School | Washington, DC | Education | $100,000 |
| Casa Inc | Langley Park, MD | Community services | $90,000 |
| DC Charter School Alliance | Washington, DC | Education | $90,000 |
| Institute for Urban Living - Hyacinth's Place | Washington, DC | Community services | $90,000 |
| Joe's Movement Emporium | Mount Rainier, MD | Arts and humanities | $90,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | Washington, DC | Community services | $90,000 |
| Round House Theatre Inc | Bethesda, MD | Arts and humanities | $90,000 |
| Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital | Washington, DC | Community services | $85,000 |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $85,000 |
| Words Beats and Life | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $85,000 |
| Easterseals Serving DC Md Va | Silver Spring, MD | Community services | $82,500 |
| Prince George's Child Resource Center Inc | Largo, MD | Community services | $82,500 |
| Central American Resource Center- Carecen | Washington, DC | Community services | $80,000 |
| Peace for DC | Washington, DC | Community services | $80,000 |
| Ayuda Inc | Washington, DC | Community services | $75,000 |
| Centronia Inc | Washington, DC | Community services | $75,000 |
| Compass - Greater Washington | Washington, DC | Community services | $75,000 |
| Dance Place | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $75,000 |
| Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries | Washington, DC | Community services | $75,000 |
| LA Clinica Del Pueblo Inc | Washington, DC | Health | $75,000 |
| Levine Music | Washington, DC | Arts and humanities | $75,000 |
| Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care Inc | Washington, DC | Health | $75,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 451 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,052,750 | 452 |
| 2023 | $22,642,166 | 432 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513399349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6036989
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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