Kiwanis Foundation of Bethesda Maryland Inc

Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.

Nora Roberts Foundation

Glenn Dale, MD

The Nora Roberts Foundation prioritizes literacy and also supports the arts, children, social justice, and the environment. It gives mainly in Maryland and nearby parts of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, while also making grants nationwide; typical grants are about $3,000–$5,000. Its 2025 filing says it funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Greater Valdosta United Way Inc

Valdosta, GA

Greater Valdosta United Way funds local health and human services, including basic needs, housing and shelter, mental health, and youth programs, through nonprofits in South Georgia—its 2025 fund named 11 eligible counties. In 2024, its 21 grants ranged from $8,000 to $137,000, with a median of $57,000. It invited eligible nonprofits to apply for its 2025 Community Investment Fund; the stated deadline has passed.

The Stone Soup Foundation Inc

Bethesda, MD

The Stone Soup Foundation funds education, food access, homelessness services, humanitarian aid, research, and other charitable work, with grants across several states and Washington, DC; the largest 2025 shares went to DC, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maryland. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

William S Abell Foundation Inc

Chevy Chase, MD

The William S. Abell Foundation supports qualified nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness, domestic violence and child maltreatment, pregnancy-related needs, and intellectual disabilities, plus classical ballet and traditional theater in the Washington, D.C., area. Its primary service area is D.C. and Montgomery, Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland; 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $225,000, with a $25,000 median. It does not accept unsolicited requests; eligible applicants are invited by staff.

Sanders Foundation

Bethesda, MD

The Sanders Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations working in areas including food assistance, refugee support, community services, education, and health care, with the largest share of its 2025 giving going to Maryland, followed by Washington, D.C. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $26,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz

Washington, DC

The foundation funds arts and humanities, community services, education, environment, and health initiatives serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, including DC and specified counties and cities in Maryland and Virginia. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $1.2 million, with a median of $35,000; it prefers general operating support when possible. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online portal.

Lions Club of Norfolk Foundation

Norfolk, VA

Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation

Birmingham, AL

The Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation funds nonprofit work in education, neighborhood revitalization, the environment, arts and culture, and strategic community assets in Birmingham, Alabama, the Black Belt, and statewide. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000; program grants are generally up to $30,000. Applications go through its grant portal; it does not accept unsolicited supporting documents unless requested.

Annie E Casey Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and other partners working to improve outcomes for children and young people, including family strengthening, child welfare, education, employment, community development and juvenile justice. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median of $40,000. Grants are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg

Owings Mills, MD

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation funds direct services, programs, general operations, and capital projects in housing, health, jobs, education, and aging for low-income and vulnerable people. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000; its Small Grants Program offers up to $50,000 over two years, with funding focused on Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, Israel, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. It awards grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.