Daily Featured Foundation - 1/10/26

1/10/2026

Here is today’s daily featured foundation.

The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Website: https://www.cafritzfoundation.org/

Mission & Purpose: To improve the quality of life for residents of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The foundation is committed to building a stronger community by addressing the region's most pressing needs in health, education, and culture.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is strictly limited to the D.C. Metro Area (including parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia). They fund 501(c)(3) organizations across five broad program areas: Arts & Humanities, Community Services, Education, Environment, and Health. They are a reliable source of general operating support for established nonprofits. They have three annual grant deadlines (typically March, July, and November).

Featured Opportunity: Their "Arts & Humanities" program is a staple for D.C. culture. They fund everything from large museums to small community theaters. A key aspect is their willingness to fund capacity building, helping organizations strengthen their internal operations rather than just funding new projects.

Recommendation: A mid-sized human service agency or arts organization in Washington D.C. that needs reliable operating funding to sustain its core mission and staff.