Washington Forrest Foundation
EIN 237002944Total Given 2019–2025
$5.3M
367 grants · $764K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$12K
typical small grants · $5K–$24K
grant size
70%
deep partner · 90/129 multi-year
repeat
$22.9M
Assets (2025)
129
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
ALLISON A ERDLE
Phone
(703) 920-2200
Deadlines
APPLICATIONS ARE CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOUR TIMES ANNUALLY
How to Apply
GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE FOUNDATION
Restrictions
PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $982K | $20.3M | $2.1M | 80 |
| 2020 | N/A | $20.2M | $665K | N/A |
| 2021 | $1.1M | $27.0M | $4.1M | 76 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $20.7M | $622K | 79 |
| 2024 | $1.1M | $19.7M | $296K | 71 |
| 2025 | $896K | $22.9M | $1.7M | 61 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 367 grants on record
Minimum
$170
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$12K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$24K
Maximum
$64K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.3% of US grants
· Rank #7 of 9 states
$5K across
1 grant
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Harris
Officers & Directors
DP
David D Peete Jr
6+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
BG
Benjamin C Gravett Jr
8+ yrs
Associate Director & Vice Chair
Leadership
RM
Rachel G Mrad
8+ yrs
Executive Director & Treasurer
Leadership
DL
Daniel Lucckese
6+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AE
Allison a Erdle
8+ yrs
Director
LA
Leslie S Ariail
6+ yrs
Director
LA
Leslie S Ariail
6+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
DP
David D Peete Jr
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
AE
Allison a Erdle
8+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RM
Rachel G Mrad
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AE
Allison a Erdle
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
BG
Benjamin C Gravett Jr
8+ yrs
Director
DL
Daniel Lucckese
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Benjamin C Gravett Jr
8+ yrs
Grants Mgr/Engagement Coordinator
RM
Rachel G Mrad
8+ yrs
Grants Mgr/Engagement Coordinator
LA
Leslie S Ariail
6+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
DP
David D Peete Jr
6+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
AE
Allison a Erdle
8+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
RM
Rachel G Mrad
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AE
Allison a Erdle
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DL
Daniel Lucckese
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Benjamin C Gravett Jr
8+ yrs
Director
RM
Rachel G Mrad
8+ yrs
Grants Mgr/Engagement Coordinator
BG
Benjamin C Gravett Jr
8+ yrs
Grants Mgr/Communications Coordinator
DP
David D Peete Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
LA
Leslie S Ariail
6+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
RM
Rachel G Mrad
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
AE
Allison a Erdle
8+ yrs
Secretary/Executive Direct
Leadership
BS
Benjamin M Smith Jr
2 yrs
Director
DL
Daniel Lucckese
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Benjamin C Gravett Jr
8+ yrs
Director
DP
David D Peete Jr
6+ yrs
Vice President/Director
Leadership
LA
Leslie S Ariail
6+ yrs
President/Director
Leadership
RM
Rachel G Mrad
8+ yrs
Treasurer/Director
Leadership
AE
Allison a Erdle
8+ yrs
Secretary/Executive Direct
Leadership
DL
Daniel Lucckese
6+ yrs
Director
BG
Benjamin C Gravett Jr
8+ yrs
Director
BS
Benjamin M Smith Jr
2 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (367 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Learning | Arlington, VA | $64,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & DREW PROJECT SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Aspire Learning | Arlington, VA | $62,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Arlington, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Shelter House Inc | Reston, VA | $43,500 | KATHERINE HANLEY & ARTEMIS HOUSE | 2021 |
| L'Arche Greater Washington Dc | Washington, DC | $42,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND REEVES FARMHOUSE | 2021 |
| Bridges to Independence | Arlington, VA | $40,200 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & BRIDGES BASH | 2025 |
| Capital Caring | Falls Church, VA | $40,000 | WRAPAROUND PEDIATRIC & FAMILY HOSPICE SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Capital Caring | Falls Church, VA | $40,000 | WRAPAROUND PEDIATRIC & FAMILY HOSPICE SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Signature Theatre Inc | Arlington, VA | $40,000 | SIGNATURE IN THE SCHOOLS | 2025 |
| Aspire Learning | Arlington, VA | $40,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND BUILDING CAMPAIGN | 2019 |
| Bridges to Independence | Arlington, VA | $37,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Aspire Learning | Arlington, VA | $36,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Arlington, VA | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Aspire Learning | Arlington, VA | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Bridges to Independence | Arlington, VA | $35,000 | BRIDGES & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT | 2021 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Arlington, VA | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Bridges to Independence | Arlington, VA | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Capital Caring | Falls Church, VA | $35,000 | PRIMARY CARE AT HOME | 2023 |
| Arlington Food Assistance Center | Arlington, VA | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Doorways for Women and Families | Arlington, VA | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Arlington Retirement Housing Corporation | Arlington, VA | $32,500 | ASSISTED LIVING FOR NEEDY SENIORS | 2023 |
| Arlington Retirement Housing Corporation | Arlington, VA | $32,500 | AGING WITH DIGNITY ASSISTED-LIVING SERVICES | 2024 |
| Ahc Inc | Arlington, VA | $32,500 | EXPANDED LITERACY AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL SUPPORTS | 2025 |
| Giving Words | Louisa, VA | $32,500 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Highland School | Warrenton, VA | $32,500 | BLUE GOLD BOOSTER CLUB & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & ATHLETIC FUND & TEACHER TRAINING | 2025 |