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The National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation’s largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.
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DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities is an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Mission of the DCCAH is to provide grants, programs and education activities that encourage diverse artistic expressions and learning opportunities so that all District of Columbia residents and visitors can experience the rich culture of our city.
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The Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs
Since 1976 the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (OLA) has served the Latino community of the District of Columbia. Working with the Mayor, the City Council, the diverse governmental agencies of the District, community organizations and the private sector, OLA serves as the community liaison informing them about the different services available in the areas of health, education and social services.
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The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
The Meyer Foundation strengthens people and their communities by investing in Greater Washington’s visionary nonprofits.
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The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is the largest independent grantmaking foundation focused exclusively on the Washington Metropolitan area. The Foundation is the legacy of Morris Cafritz, one of Washington’s leading commercial and residential real estate builders from the early 1920’s to the mid-1960’s. The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for residents of the Washington, DC area.
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The Maryland Office of Health Care Quality
The Office of Health Care Quality is the agency within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene charged with monitoring the quality of care in Maryland’s 9,900 health care and community residential programs.
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President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Created in 1982 under President Reagan, the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) is an advisory committee to the White House on cultural issues. The PCAH works directly with the three primary cultural agencies—National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services—as well as other federal partners and the private sector, to address policy questions in the arts and humanities, to initiate and support key programs in those disciplines and to recognize excellence in the field. Its core areas of focus are arts and humanities education, cultural exchange, and creative economy.
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Pepco
Pepco, a subsidiary of Pepco Holdings, Inc. provides safe and reliable electric service to 778,000 residential and commercial customers in Washington, D.C., and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.
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Verizon
The Verizon Foundation has a long history of supporting quality educational resources and literacy programs. They focus on preparing children to be successful; enabling teachers, parents and caregivers to help children learn; and educating adults so they are prepared to achieve their goals and contribute to their communities.
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Wachovia - Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo is proud to support organizations working to strengthen
their communities. Through the efforts of our enthusiastic team member-
volunteers and our contributions, Wells Fargo shares their success within
their communities by giving back to non-profits and educational
institutions that address vital community needs and issues.
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The Neighborhood Investment Fund
The Neighborhood Investment Fund is an annual, non-lapsing fund to finance economic development and neighborhood revitalization in 12 targeted areas of the District. The fund is capitalized by an annual contribution of 15 percent of the personal property tax, not to exceed $10 million. The Neighborhood Investment Fund supports neighborhood revitalization through the Target Area Grant Program (TAPG) and Predevelopment and Project Grants (PDG).
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The Lois and Richard England Family Foundation
The Lois and Richard England Family Foundation is a private family foundation founded by two generations of the England family in 1990 and funded by the generosity of Dick and Lois England. Based in Washington, DC, the Foundation is driven by the Englands’ desire to improve their community, as well as to support other U.S. and international organizations. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $10 million in grants.
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The Harman Family Foundation
The Harman Family Foundation supports programs that bring education and the arts to underserved populations in Washington D.C., New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. Through grants both big and small, the Foundation supports educational innovation and seeks to strengthen the arts community, and strengthen the community itself through the arts.
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The MARPAT Foundation
MARPAT Foundation makes grants to organizations based in or benefiting the greater Washington Metropolitan area for projects related to education, healthcare, cultural affairs, and science. The Foundation does not make grants to endowment funds, to individuals, or for medical research, or to organizations based outside the United States.
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Prince Charitable Trusts
The Prince Charitable Trusts were established in 1947 from the bequests of Frederick Henry Prince (1859 - 1953) and his wife, Abbie Norman Prince (1860 - 1949).
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The Professional Athletes Foundation
In 1987 the Professional Athletes Foundation was created by the NFLPA to provide vocational, educational, recreational and athletic opportunities for people of all races, religions and nationalities, male and female, wherever they may live, including but not limited to needy, former, amateur and professional athletes and young people who might not have the fullest opportunity to develop their vocational and educational capabilities.
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The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
According to the most recent survey published by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region is one of the 50 largest philanthropic foundations of any type in the United States.
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The Commonweal Foundation
The Commonweal Foundation operates and supports educational programs and projects assisting underserved children and youth.
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington DC creates and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. By focusing on the critical needs of children, they believe that you can change their lives and the lives of their families, and ultimately our community.
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The Mead Family Foundation partners with local tax-exempt organizations that effectively address community needs. Its program priorities derive from the active involvement of family board members in their own communities. It seeks to empower youth to have crisis-free lives, strong families and excellent education. It seeks visionary leaders — staff and volunteers — who develop innovative projects producing significant results.
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The Capitol Hill Community Foundation
The Capitol Hill Community Foundation is a community organization funded entirely by contributions from Capitol Hill neighbors and friends. They support activities, projects and groups that enrich the lives of residents and celebrate the history of the community.
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All Souls - The Beckner Advancement Fund
The All Souls-Beckner Advancement Fund was established through a generous donation from Earl and Meta Beckner in 1973. Their intent for the fund, as documented in the Deed of Gift, was to enhance the influence of All Souls Church in the Washington metropolitan area; help to make the immediate community where the Church is located a more cohesive, attractive, and forward looking community; and foster human rights and dignity.
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The Northern Virginia Community Foundation - Cardinal Bank Community Fund
The Cardinal Bank Community Fund supports a diversity of community needs in the focused areas of children and families, arts and humanities, health and wellness, and education in the greater Washington region. Thank you for your support of the Cardinal Bank Community Fund. Together, we are opening doors to brighter futures and making our communities better places to live.
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