Collaborative Solutions for Communities

Worldwide Small Change Foundation

Washington, DC

The Worldwide Small Change Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations working in areas including refugee services, health, education, and humanitarian response, with grants reported to recipients in several states, especially DC, Maryland, South Carolina, Arizona, and New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,500. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Walter a Bloedorn Foundation

Washington, DC

The Walter A. Bloedorn Foundation funds nonprofits serving vulnerable children, families, and at-risk people, with a particular focus on early childhood, children with disabilities, and families facing instability. It prioritizes the Greater Washington, DC area and typically gives $1,000–$40,000; 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts requests throughout the year, with applications received or postmarked by December 31 considered the following spring.

Jean and Al Carrell Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

Gratis Foundation

McLean, VA

The Gratis Foundation funds education, health care and medical research, humanitarian services, support for abused and neglected children, and U.S. military personnel and their families, with other listed interests including animal welfare and food programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000, and went to organizations across the U.S.; applicants must be 501(c)(3)s in designated areas, which are not specified. It accepts applications through Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services’ online form.

National Home Library Foundation

Chevy Chase, MD

The National Home Library Foundation funds book distribution, literacy, reading, and literary or cultural programs, especially for people and organizations with limited resources. Grants are typically $500–$5,000 (the 2025 median was $5,000), with preference for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. It accepts requests on a rolling basis, with no listed deadline.

Gamba Family Foundation

Washington, DC

The Gamba Family Foundation supports education, especially programs addressing achievement gaps for disadvantaged students, literacy, teacher development, tutoring, school transformation, and need-based student aid. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $20,000, and went mainly to organizations in Washington, DC, with some support in Maryland and elsewhere. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.