Willowcroft Foundation
Historical FunderLeesburg, Virginia · EIN 27-0560959 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$250K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 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 | LEWIS E S PARKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 38906 MT GILEAD ROAD, LEESBURG VA 20175 |
| Phone | 7037778225 |
| LEWISESPARKER@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD WITH SUPPORTING MATERIAL, INCLUDING A REPORT ON THEIR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS, A DETAILED STATEMENT OF THEIR TRAINING PLANS, A STATEMENT OF THEIR PLANS AND COMMITMENTS AFTER THE PROGRAM, LETTERS OF REFERENCE (WHICH INCLUDE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ADVISORS) AND LISTS OF PUBLICATIONS, IF ANY. EACH APPLICANT MUST ALSO CONVINCE THE FOUNDATION OF ITS FINANCIAL NEED FOR THE GRANT FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 28TH OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | GRANTEES ARE EXPECTED TO PURSUE A CAREER IN A SPECIALIZED FIELD CONSISTENT WITH THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED, WHICH INCLUDE MEDICAL RESEARCH OR STUDY AT COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES OR GRADUATE SCHOOLS WITH A FOCUS ON MEDICAL RESEARCH. IN EACH CASE, IT IS STIPULATED THAT A RENEWAL OF THE GRANT FOR ANY SUCCEEDING PERIOD IS CONTINGENT UPON EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE PERFORMANCE AT THE TIME OF THE REVIEW WHICH INCLUDES A GRANT PROGRESS REPORT DUE NO LATER THAN ONE MONTH FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE GRANT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Chicago, IL | Grant 2501 - dr. matthew M. ippolito | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Chicago, IL | Grant 2502 - dr. andrew karaba | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Chicago, IL | Grant 2503 - dr. david sanin | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Chicago, IL | Grant 2504 - dr. jamie spangler | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Chicago, IL | Grant 2505 - dr. dan zabransky | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $0 | 4 |
| 2021 | $200,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349103384
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0560959
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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