Rotary Foundation of Washington DC
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC at a glance
In short: Rotary Foundation of Washington DC gave $200K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,571
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,522,574
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rotary Foundation of Washington DC
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Rotary Foundation of Washington DC
Who Rotary Foundation of Washington DC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($96K). Together the top 7 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 33 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rotary Foundation of Washington DC gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2021) to $259K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Washington, DC | — | $96,000 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Ca Silver Spring, MD | — | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army Washington, DC | — | $20,000 |
| Food Rescue US DC Washington, DC | — | $20,000 |
| Everyone Home DC Washington, DC | — | $20,000 |
| National Park ServiceTrees Washington, DC | — | $18,750 |
| Baltimore Rotary Foundation Baltimore, MD | — | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,522,574 | $733,078 | $495,721 | $200,000 | 7 | $659,358 |
| 2024 | $8,993,191 | $287,028 | $499,434 | $259,275 | 11 | $203,628 |
| 2023 | $8,160,306 | $326,313 | $462,325 | $213,000 | 4 | $283,289 |
| 2022 | $7,680,655 | $302,793 | $438,789 | $183,500 | 6 | $272,727 |
| 2021 | $8,888,713 | $241,059 | $401,732 | $157,300 | 5 | $211,942 |
About Rotary Foundation of Washington DC
Based on IRS filings
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $659K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC is led by Marilyn Nevy Cruz, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marilyn Nevy Cruz
President
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Davis
Director
Immediate Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Octavian Ionici
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Schultz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Cohen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Schott
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hanson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Cook
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Shaw
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Forrester
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Holec
Immediate Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kavanaugh
Vice President
Sergeant-At-Arms → Director, 2024
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Dent
Sergeant-At-Arms
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Sergeant-At-Arms, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise Egan
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Miller
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Lisa McCurdy (2021–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Jennifer Hara (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Solomon (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Steve Liston (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Gerry Murphy (2024) — Sergeant-At-Arms
- Former: Mary Goldsmith (2024) — Director
- Former: Irene Koerner (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Riker (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Robert Johnson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bob Mann (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Pyle (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Watson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria-Nelly Pavisich (2022) — Director
- Former: Monica Smith (2022) — Sergeant-At-Arms
- Former: Kenneth Kimbrough (2021) — Director
- Former: Mireille Kanda (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Mann (2021) — Sergreant at Arms
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Rotary Foundation of Washington DC
How much does Rotary Foundation of Washington DC give each year?
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC gave $200K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $259K across 11 grants.
What is Rotary Foundation of Washington DC's typical grant size?
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,571, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rotary Foundation of Washington DC give grants?
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC gives mostly in District of Columbia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Who are Rotary Foundation of Washington DC's largest grantees?
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club ($96,000), Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Ca ($20,000) and The Salvation Army ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rotary Foundation of Washington DC?
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC reported $9.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $733K.
What is Rotary Foundation of Washington DC?
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $9.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Rotary Foundation of Washington DC's EIN?
Rotary Foundation of Washington DC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6040639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
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