Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Capitol Hill Community Foundation is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It supports programs, projects, and organizations that benefit residents of the Capitol Hill neighborhood, including work in education, youth programming, arts and culture, social services, and community spaces.
Capitol Hill Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Capitol Hill Community Foundation gave $568K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in District of Columbia. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $568,422
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,575
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $2,504,432
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (8 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Capitol Hill Community Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Fall and Spring applicants apply online, identify the relevant core area, and explain how the proposed activity will benefit Capitol Hill and its residents. Nonprofits are eligible; other organizations may apply if they identify a nonprofit fiduciary agent. Prior seasonal grant recipients must submit self-evaluations showing program progress before applying for a new seasonal grant. Mini-grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Review Cycle
- The Fall Grant and Bill Phillips Grant deadline was September 28, 2026, and has passed. The Spring Grant deadline is the last Monday in March; the next such deadline is March 29, 2027.
- Deadline
- The Fall Grant and Bill Phillips Grant deadline was September 28, 2026, and has passed.
- Next open deadline
- October 27, 2026 (Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion)
- Contact
Mailing address: 419 East Capitol Street Se, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 544-1845
Website: https://capitolhillcommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion
Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Capitol Hill Community Foundation Fall and Spring Grants
Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CHCF: Innovation Grant
Capitol Hill Community Foundation
Amount
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
March 29, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Who Capitol Hill Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eastern High School PTO ($68K). Together the top 10 received $299K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 138 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation states that its grants must benefit residents of the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, DC. In filing year 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Capitol Hill Community Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 39 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2021) to $643K (2023). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $568K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern High School PTO Washington, DC | prog support | $67,919 |
| Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc Washington, DC | prog support | $40,000 |
| Capitol Hill Cluster School PTA Washington, DC | prog support | $34,060 |
| Old Naval Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | prog support | $34,000 |
| Mosaic Theater Company of DC Washington, DC | prog support | $30,500 |
| For the Love of Children Washington, DC | prog support | $21,000 |
| Capitol Hill Village Washington, DC | prog support | $18,764 |
| Everyone Home DC Washington, DC | prog support | $18,000 |
| Van Ness Elementary School PTO Washington, DC | prog support | $17,500 |
| Payne Elementary School PTA Washington, DC | prog support | $17,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation reported 39 grants in 2024, 40 in 2023, and 18 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,504,432 | $739,867 | $819,050 | $568,422 | 39 | $158,724 |
| 2023 | $2,582,615 | $1,273,671 | $872,003 | $642,665 | 40 | $184,190 |
| 2022 | $2,181,656 | $1,065,118 | $516,051 | $236,567 | 18 | $-157,336 |
| 2021 | $1,629,880 | $962,375 | $441,923 | $193,850 | 16 | $120,729 |
| 2020 | $1,108,928 | $602,060 | $672,570 | $368,186 | 25 | $79,009 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to draw on the generosity and idealism of its neighborhood to build a stronger, more caring community where families can flourish and every resident can share in a better future.
Its grant focus areas are schools and teachers, youth programming, arts and culture, social services, and community spaces. It supports nonprofits, schools, and neighborhood groups whose activities benefit Capitol Hill residents. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of work supported: Eastern Senior High School PTO says it works to enhance students’ educational experience and well-being; Sasha Bruce Youthwork describes programs offering vulnerable youth safe housing and support; and Capitol Hill Village says it provides services and programs that promote older adults’ well-being. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 39 grants totaling $568,422. Grants ranged from $5,660 to $67,919, with a median grant of $10,500. Its largest reported awards included $67,919 to Eastern High School PTO, $40,000 to Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc., $34,060 to Capitol Hill Cluster School PTA, $34,000 to Old Naval Hospital Foundation, and $30,500 to Mosaic Theater Company of DC. The filing lists each of these grants as program support.
The Foundation offers Fall and Spring Grants of up to $3,000, awarded in November and May. It also offers Innovation Grants; the website describes awards of $5,000 to $15,000 for bold or innovative programming, expansions, and efforts to serve new audiences. Mini-grants of up to $500 are considered throughout the year, typically for one-time or emergency needs. A separate annual Bill Phillips Grant for Social Services awards $10,000 to support health care, housing, legal issues, or well-being for Capitol Hill residents. Fall Grant applicants in the social services category are automatically considered for that award, with no additional application required.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicky Cymrot as president, Floyd Mills as vice-president, Mark Weinheimer as secretary, and Stephen Daniels as treasurer. It also lists Gary Abrecht, Melissa Ashabranner, Vicki Butler, Gary Carleton, Todd Cymrot, and Don Denton as board members.
Capitol Hill Community Foundation is led by Nicky Cymrot, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 34 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicky Cymrot
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Didden
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wells
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Scher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Johnson
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Pate
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Buck Waller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Seward
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Denton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Floyd Mills
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Abrecht
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Carleton
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Peterson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Loots
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Harrison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weinheimer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Huizenga
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Pope
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Pittard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Ashabranner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lazear
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nishan Halim
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter May
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Jane Young
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Shapiro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Daniels
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Cymrot
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Butler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolina Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Heier
Ex-Officio Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Opkins
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Keats
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ebony Payne
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bill Vigen (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Anderson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Claudia Holwill Rauch (2020) — Ex-Officio Board Member
- Former: Jeff Pulford (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kellie Robertson (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Capitol Hill Community Foundation
How much does Capitol Hill Community Foundation give each year?
Capitol Hill Community Foundation gave $568K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $643K across 40 grants.
What is Capitol Hill Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Capitol Hill Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $14,575, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Capitol Hill Community Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Capitol Hill Community Foundation give grants?
Capitol Hill Community Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (38 grants).
Does Capitol Hill Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Capitol Hill Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Prog Support" (38 grants).
Who are Capitol Hill Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Capitol Hill Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Eastern High School PTO ($67,919), Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc ($40,000) and Capitol Hill Cluster School PTA ($34,060), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Capitol Hill Community Foundation?
Capitol Hill Community Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $740K.
What does Capitol Hill Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to draw on the generosity and idealism of its neighborhood to build a stronger, more caring community where families can flourish and every resident can share in a better future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Capitol Hill Community Foundation?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Capitol Hill Community Foundation's EIN?
Capitol Hill Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1582214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Capitol Hill Community Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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