The Enfranchisement Foundation
The Enfranchisement Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including education, public education, environmental work, women’s health, healthcare, diversity, and religious activities.
Key facts about The Enfranchisement Foundation
In short: The Enfranchisement Foundation gave $781K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in District of Columbia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-4055747
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $780,685
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $52,046
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2025)
- Total assets
- $17,489,143
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.5M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$781K
-13.6% YoY
Grant Count
15
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-25.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Enfranchisement Foundation reported a distributable amount of $989K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Enfranchisement Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Alliance for Excellent Education says its mission is to advance equitable policies and practices so students—especially students of color and students from low-income families—graduate prepared for further education and success. Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation says it works to build a constituency using the political process to protect women’s reproductive choices. Mobiles for Education Alliance says it works to strengthen the education technology ecosystem.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $780,685. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $328,987, with a median of $25,000. Among the largest grants were $328,987 to The Philanthropic Collaborative for Education and $196,580 to the Alliance for Excellent Education, both for education-related purposes; $50,000 to the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund for environmental work; and $50,000 to Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation for women’s health.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC. Maryland received 5%, New York 3%, Illinois 3%, and Virginia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 15 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE PHILANTHROPIC COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION Washington, DC | EDUCATION | $328,987 |
| ALLIANCE FOR EXCELLENT EDUCATION Washington, DC | PUBLIC EDUCATION | $196,580 |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND Washington, DC | ENVIRONMENTAL | $50,000 |
| REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL FOUNDATION Washington, DC | WOMEN'S HEALTH | $50,000 |
| MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Columbia, MD | HEALTHCARE | $40,000 |
| CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION Chicago, IL | DIVERSITY | $25,000 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON Washington, DC | WOMEN'S HEALTH | $25,000 |
| THE JEWISH ELECTORAL INSTITUTE Washington, DC | RELIGIOUS | $25,000 |
| UNESCO New York, NY | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| MOBILES FOR EDUCATION ALLIANCE Arlington, VA | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,489,143 | $2,201,105 | $941,468 | $780,685 |
| 2024 | $16,227,661 | $391,327 | $1,084,557 | $903,321 |
| 2023 | $16,920,891 | $301,058 | $1,144,164 | $934,685 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,489,143 | $16,227,661 | $16,920,891 |
| Revenue | $2,201,105 | $391,327 | $301,058 |
| Expenses | $941,468 | $1,084,557 | $1,144,164 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $781,435 | $944,071 | $942,320 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,057,032 | $336,374 | $241,294 |
| Distributable Amount | $989,356 | $888,519 | $841,073 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel H Leeds and Sunita Leeds as trustees.
The Enfranchisement Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel H. Leeds
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sunita Leeds
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 3205 R Street Nw, Washington, DC 20007-2941
Phone: (202) 338-4555
Website: https://enfranchisement.net
Frequently asked questions about The Enfranchisement Foundation
How much does The Enfranchisement Foundation give each year?
The Enfranchisement Foundation gave $781K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $903K across 13 grants.
What is The Enfranchisement Foundation's typical grant size?
The Enfranchisement Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $52,046, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Enfranchisement Foundation that year got $71K on average.
Where does The Enfranchisement Foundation give grants?
The Enfranchisement Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Enfranchisement Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Enfranchisement Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (3 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Enfranchisement Foundation's largest grantees?
The Enfranchisement Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Philanthropic Collaborative for Education ($328,987), Alliance for Excellent Education ($196,580) and League of Conservation Voters Education Fund ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Enfranchisement Foundation?
The Enfranchisement Foundation reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $781K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $989K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Enfranchisement Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Alliance for Excellent Education says its mission is to advance equitable policies and practices so students—especially students of color and students from low-income families—graduate prepared for further education and success. Reproductive Freedom for All Foundation says it works to build a constituency using the political process to protect women’s re…
How do I apply for a grant from The Enfranchisement Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Enfranchisement Foundation's EIN?
The Enfranchisement Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4055747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Enfranchisement Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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