Historical Society of Washington DC
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Historical Society of Washington DC?
Historical Society of Washington DC is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Bessemer Giving Fund ($550K), Latino Economic Development Corporation ($327K), Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc ($254K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Historical Society of Washington DC between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $550,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Latino Economic Development Corporation | $327,388 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | $254,200 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $202,000 | 16 | 2021–2024 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $167,100 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| If Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Venable Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| S Kann Sons Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2025) to $489K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $58K.
What grants has Historical Society of Washington DC received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | 2025 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | 2024 DC HISTORY CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIP AWARD, NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PLANNING, AND VISIONS GRANT | $66,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $29,600 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | If Foundation | 2024 GRANT - DEVELOP A RACIAL HISTORY TIMELINE IN SUPPORT OF THE DC MAYOR'S OFFICE OF RACIAL EQUITY | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | ARTS & HUMANITIES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Latino Economic Development Corporation | COVID RELIEF ASSISTANCE | $142,477 |
| 2022 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES SUSTAINING THE HUMANITIES THROUGH THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (NEH SHARP); EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $80,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Latino Economic Development Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORTING | $184,911 |
| 2021 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc | HUMANITIES VISION PARTNERSHIP GRANT AND ENHANCEMENT GRANT | $43,200 |
| 2021 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | general support | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Historical Society of Washington DC?
Historical Society of Washington DC is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Bessemer Giving Fund ($550K), Latino Economic Development Corporation ($327K), Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc ($254K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Historical Society of Washington DC between 2019–2025.
Who is Historical Society of Washington DC's largest funder?
The Bessemer Giving Fund is the largest recorded funder of Historical Society of Washington DC, with $550K across 6 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Historical Society of Washington DC received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Historical Society of Washington DC across 41 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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