Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 52-6043487

Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc is a private foundation, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $299K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $98K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$299K

+30.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$49K

+64.8% YoY

Grant Count

-5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+73.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $179K (100%)

States

District of Columbia

Cities

Washington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$299,232	$229,588	$249,590
Revenue	$99,098	$15,365	$39,588
Expenses	$55,507	$35,367	$44,165
Qualifying Distributions	$51,091	$30,993	$40,431
Net Investment Income	$97,673	$14,993	$37,888
Distributable Amount	$39,695	$37,118	$36,174

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

92 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc

Foundation

WBFC Research Awards Competition Grant

WASHINGTON BIOLOGISTS' FIELD CLUB INC

Amount

Up to US $6,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 2024 Grants Authorized for Future P ($26,051), Barry ($3,651), Schumm ($3,600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
VENKATESH WASHINGTON, DC	ASSESSING EXTANT POPULATIONS OF THE SCARLET PAINTBRUSH (CASTILLEJA COCCINEA) IN MID-ATLANTIC UNITED STATES TO UNDERSTAND ITS NATURAL HISTORY AND GENETIC DIVERSITY	$836
THEXTON WASHINGTON, DC	ASSESSING THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF NON-INDIGENOUS PLANT SPECIES ON INSECT BIODIVERSITY IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION	$1,560
RICHARD KARBAN LOUIE H YANG WASHINGTON, DC	ASYMMETRICAL INTER-BROOD COMPETITION IN 17-YEAR PERIODICAL CICADAS	$592
SHASTRI WASHINGTON, DC	BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF COLD AND WARM TOLERANT APHAENOGASTER ANTS TO TEMPERATURE STRESS DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE	$1,636
HUIE WASHINGTON, DC	CLIMBING ADAPTATIONS OF THE ARBOREAL GREEN SALAMANDER	$1,567
GRAHAM WASHINGTON, DC	COLOR VISION IN BRIGHTLY COLORED CRAYFISHES	$1,873
BROWNE WASHINGTON, DC	COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY OF BAT TAXA AROUND PLUMMERS ISLAND	$876
SCHUMM WASHINGTON, DC	EVALUATING LONG-TERM SHIFTS IN DIET IN HARVESTED CHESAPEAKE BAY FISHES	$3,600
BARRY WASHINGTON, DC	EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF INTRODUCED SPECIES ON NATIVE FISH BEHAVIOR IN THE POTOMAC RIVER	$3,651
BRUNELLE WASHINGTON, DC	EXPLORING DISEASE IN SOFT SHELL CLAMS (MYA ARENARIA) ACROSS LIFE STAGES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS	$1,381

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CARLA DOVE	PRESIDENT, BOARD MANAGER	1	—
DAVID E BLOCKSTEIN	VICE-PRESIDENT, BOARD MANAGER	1	—
JAMES WHATTON	TREASURER, BOARD MANAGER	1.5	—
SUZANNE PEURACH	SECRETARY, BOARD MANAGER	1	—
LOWELL ADAMS	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
JOHN BROWN	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
ALFRED GARDNER	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
PATRICK GILLEVET	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
JAMES LAWREY	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
MATTHEW PERRY	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
ALMA SOLIS	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
RODERICK SIMMONS	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
ROBERT SORENG	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
BRUCE STEIN	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
DAVID TRAUGER	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
WARREN L WAGNER	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
GEORGE WATSON	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
DON WILSON	BOARD MANAGER	1	—
KENNETH J WURDACK	BOARD MANAGER	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc?

As of 2024, Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc holds $299K in total assets with $99K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $49K in 2024.

Where does Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc operate?

Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What size grants does Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc award?

In 2024, Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $49K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc's EIN?

Washington Biologists' Field Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6043487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.