1882 Project Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds 1882 Project Foundation?
1882 Project Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.1M), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($197K), Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc ($24K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to 1882 Project Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1,100,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $197,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | $24,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| AARP | $10,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Chinese American Museum Foundation | $6,025 | 1 | 2024 |
| Green Mountain Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $618K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $71K.
What grants has 1882 Project Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Green Mountain Foundation | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING, AND PROGRAMMING | $600,000 |
| 2024 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | 2024 DCOHC - BEYOND THE ARCHIVES GRANT | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Chinese American Museum Foundation | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION AND OTHER PROJECTS | $6,025 |
| 2023 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $120,000 |
| 2022 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | DC ORAL HISTORY COLLABORATIVE | $12,000 |
| 2021 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND STORYTELLING PROGRAMS FOR THE NEW CHINATOWN SOCIAL WORKPLACE AND STORY CENTER | $500,000 |
| 2020 | AARP | Grant to support AARP's livable communities initiative and general support | $10,500 |
| 2020 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | — | $7,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds 1882 Project Foundation?
1882 Project Foundation is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.1M), Greater Washington Community Foundation ($197K), Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc ($24K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to 1882 Project Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is 1882 Project Foundation's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of 1882 Project Foundation, with $1.1M across 2 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has 1882 Project Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to 1882 Project Foundation across 10 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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