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Public Welfare Foundation Inc
Washington, DC · EIN 540597601 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$601.1M
Total Giving
$21.7M
Grants on File
158
Average Grant
$137K
Giving Radius
Where Public Welfare Foundation Inc Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Applicants should complete an online letter of inquiry in which the applicant provides a basic introduction to its project and organization and provides the purpose of its grant request. All applicants must complete an online letter of inquiry which are accepted on a rolling basis. If after reviewing the online letter of inquiry, the foundation determines that the project fits its funding goals, an invitation to submit a full proposal is sent via email. If an applicant receives an email requesting the submission of a full proposal, the applicant should follow the instructions at the foundation's website at http://www.publicwelfare.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to ensure fundamental rights and opportunities for people in need. We look for carefully defined points where our funds can make a difference in bringing about systemic changes that can improve lives. We focus in two program areas: Criminal Justice and Youth Justice.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $15K | 2022 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $2K | 2022 |
| Oakland, CA | $315K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Madison, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $199K | 2022 |
| Detroit, MI | $218K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Oakland, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Washington, DC | $753K | 2022 |
| New Orleans, LA | $406K | 2022 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $200K | 2022 |
| Richmond, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $74K | 2022 |
| Azusa, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Athens, GA | $100K | 2022 |
| San Antonio, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| New Orleans, LA | $252K | 2022 |
| Tulsa, OK | $302K | 2022 |
| Medford, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
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Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $567.5M | $28.1M | $13.4M | $40.0M |
| 2022 | $570.3M | $30.0M | $13.4M | $27.3M |
| 2021 | $643.9M | $28.7M | $27.0M | $28.1M |
| 2020 | $555.9M | $24.2M | $41.9M | $26.9M |
| 2019 | $516.1M | $23.7M | $26.4M | $28.8M |
| 2015 | $482.9M | $24.3M | $33.9M | $25.4M |
| 2014 | $521.5M | $23.5M | $99.9M | $25.8M |
| 2013 | $488.2M | $19.8M | $42.2M | $24.2M |
| 2012 | $463.8M | $21.7M | $7.1M | $28.0M |
| 2011 | $449.8M | $22.7M | $32.1M | $25.6M |
Section VII
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