Catalogue Class of 2017-18

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As we celebrate our 16th year, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington is proud to announce the Class of 2018-19. Each of these nonprofits has been chosen, from 200+ applications, as "one of the best" local nonprofits in the region.


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  1. 1st Stage (2020) (Tysons, VA)

  2. 1st Stage (2024) (Tysons, VA)

  3. The 51st (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Hold leaders to account, demystify civic processes, and celebrate DC

  4. 826DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  5. 826DC (2024) (Washington, DC)

  6. Aaliyah in Action (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Supporting women and families with trauma-informed care after pregnancy loss

  7. Abramson Scholarship Foundation (2024) (Washington, DC)

  8. The Abramson Scholarship Foundation (2019) (Washington, DC)

  9. Access Youth (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Restorative justice programming to reduce truancy and suspensions.

  10. Access Youth (2022) (Washington, DC)

  11. Access Youth (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Increases student engagement, attendance, leadership, life skills for at-risk youth

  12. Accokeek Foundation (2025) (Accokeek, MD)

  13. The Actors' Center (2023) (Washington, DC)

  14. Adoptions Together (2020) (Calverton, MD)

  15. Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (2017) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Food, clothing, education & emergency support for underserved families.

  16. Advocates for Justice and Education (2021) (Washington, DC)

  17. Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc (2025) (Washington, DC)

  18. AfriThrive (2026) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Advance food justice through access to healthy, culturally appropriate foods

  19. AfriThrive (2022) (Silver Spring, MD)

  20. After-School All-Stars (2021) (Washington, DC)

  21. After-School All-Stars (2025) (Washington, DC)

  22. After-School All-Stars DC (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Free, comprehensive after-school programs for low-income DC middle schools.

  23. Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (2024) (Alexandria, VA)

  24. Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation (2021) (Fort Washington, MD)

  25. ALIVE! (2019) (Alexandria, VA)

  26. All Ages Read Together (2023) (Herndon, VA)

  27. Alliance of Concerned Men (2022) (Washington, DC)

  28. Ally Theatre Company (2024) (Washington, DC)

  29. Amara Legal Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  30. NEXTDC (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Championing the next generation of dynamic Washington, DC leaders

  31. American Muslim Senior Society (2023) (Rockville, MD)

  32. American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras (2023) (Alexandria, VA)

  33. Anacostia Playhouse (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Theater performances, exhibitions, and instruction in an under-served neighborhood.

  34. Anacostia Playhouse (2022) (Washington, DC)

  35. Anacostia Riverkeeper (2021) (Washington, DC)

  36. Anacostia Riverkeeper (2025) (Washington, DC)

  37. Anacostia Watershed Society (2019) (Bladensburg, MD)

  38. Anacostia Watershed Society (2023) (Bladensburg, MD)

  39. The Andrew Keegan Theatre (2020) (Washington, DC)

  40. Animal Welfare League of Arlington (2020) (Arlington, VA)

  41. Anne's Place, Inc (2025) (Washington, DC)

  42. The Arc of Northern Virginia (2018) (Falls Church, VA)
    Advocacy and services for those living with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

  43. The Arc of Northern Virginia (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  44. Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture (2024) (Alexandria, VA)

  45. Archaeology in the Community (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Connects DC-area youth to local heritage through hands-on science-based learning

  46. Arlington Free Clinic (2020) (Arlington, VA)

  47. Arlington Neighborhood Village (2026) (Arlington, VA)
    Volunteers helping seniors age in place

  48. Arlington Pediatric Center (2019) (Arlington, VA)

  49. Arlington Thrive (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  50. Armed Services Arts Partnership (2020) (Alexandria, VA)

  51. Art Enables (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Vocational program and art gallery for artists with disabilities.

  52. Art Enables (2022) (Washington, DC)

  53. Art Enables (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Dedicated to creating opportunities for artists with disabilities

  54. Art Works Now (2023) (Hyattsville, MD)

  55. Artivate (2022) (Silver Spring, MD)

  56. Arts for the Aging (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  57. Arts on the Block (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  58. ArtStream (2021) (Chevy Chase, MD)

  59. ArtStream (2017) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Uses the performing arts to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  60. ArtStream (2025) (Rockville, MD)

  61. Asian American LEAD (2018) (Washington, DC)
    After school and summer mentoring programs targeting low-income Asian American youth.

  62. Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  63. Aspire Counseling (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Mental health/wellness for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

  64. AsylumWorks (2024) (Washington, DC)

  65. AsylumWorks (2020) (Washington, DC)

  66. Atlas Performing Arts Center (2019) (Washington, DC)

  67. Atlas Performing Arts Center (2023) (Washington, DC)

  68. Avodah (2021) (Washington, DC)

  69. Avodah (2025) (Washington, DC)

  70. Avodah: The Jewish Service Corps (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Empowers young adults and the anti-poverty agencies at which they are placed.

  71. The Barker Adoption Foundation (2021) (Bethesda, MD)

  72. The Barker Adoption Foundation (2017) (Bethesda , MD)
    Offers adoption, education, and support services for birth, adoptive parents and adopted children.

  73. BCAUSEICAN (2025) (Greenbelt, MD)

  74. BEACON for Adult Literacy (2020) (Bristow, VA)

  75. Beacon House (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Closing the academic achievement gap for youth in Ward 5.

  76. Beacon House (2022) (Washington, DC)

  77. Best Buddies Capital Region (2018) (Falls Church, VA)
    Creating inclusion opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  78. BEST Kids (2023) (Washington, DC)

  79. Bethesda Cares (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  80. Beyond Borders (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Works to end child slavery, gender-based violence, and extreme poverty in Haiti.

  81. birdSEED (2024) (Washington, DC)

  82. Bishop John T Walker School for Boys (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Tuition-free independent school located east of the Anacostia River.

  83. Black Swan Academy (2020) (Washington, DC)

  84. Black Women Thriving East of the River (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Black women-led, East-of-River rooted, accountable; community leaders drive change

  85. BlackRock Center for the Arts (2020) (Germantown, MD)

  86. Boolean Girl (2026) (Arlington, MD)
    Provide access to STEM education to children from underrepresented groups

  87. Brain Injury Services (2020) (Springfield, VA)

  88. BRAWS-Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters (2025) (Vienna, VA)

  89. Breadcoin Foundation (2023) (Washington, DC)

  90. Bridges to Independence (2018) (Arlington, VA)
    Helping families overcome homelessness and achieve stable, independent futures.

  91. Bridges to Independence (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  92. Britepaths (2020) (Fairfax, VA)

  93. BroadFutures (2019) (Washington, DC)

  94. BroadFutures (2023) (Washington, DC)

  95. BUILD Metro DC (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Entrepreneurship and college readiness program for students from under-resourced communities.

  96. BUILD Metro DC (2025) (Washington, DC)

  97. BUILD Metro DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  98. Building Bridges Across the River (2019) (Washington, DC)

  99. Byte Back (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Free tech training and career services for low-income adults.

  100. Byte Back (2022) (Washington, DC)

  101. C&O Canal Trust (2017) (Hagerstown, MD)
    Works to preserve and protect the C&O Canal National Historical Park.

  102. Calvary Women's Services (2020) (Washington, DC)

  103. Capital Area Asset Building Corporation (2019) (Washington, DC)

  104. Capital Area Asset Building Corporation (2022) (Washington, DC)

  105. Capital Fringe (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Connects independent artists and adventurous audiences across DC.

  106. Capital Partners for Education (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Mentoring and college/career readiness for low-income DC-area students.

  107. Spark the Journey (formerly Capital Partners for Education) (2022) (Washington, DC)

  108. CapitalBop (2019) (Washington, DC)

  109. CapitalBop (2023) (Washington, DC)

  110. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (2022) (Washington, DC)
    Building community through the arts.

  111. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Builds community through the arts

  112. Capitol Hill Village (2019) (Washington, DC)

  113. Capitol Movement, Inc (2023) (Washington, DC)

  114. CapoeiraDC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  115. CareerCatchers (2024) (Silver Spring, MD)

  116. Carpe Diem Arts (2018) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Building community and celebrating diversity through visual, literary and performing arts.

  117. Carpenter's Shelter (2017) (Alexandria, VA)
    Shelter and supportive services for homeless adults and families.

  118. Casa Chirilagua (2017) (Alexandria, VA)
    Community-based organization for at-risk families in the Central American immigrant community.

  119. CASA for Children of DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  120. Casa Ruby (2020) (Washington, DC)

  121. OSG (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  122. The Center for Alexandria's Children (2025) (Alexandria, VA)

  123. Center for Inspired Teaching (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Transforms school experiences through engagement-based education and innovative teacher training.

  124. Center for Inspired Teaching (2021) (Washington, DC)

  125. Center for Inspired Teaching (2025) (Washington, DC)

  126. Central American Resource Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  127. Central American Resource Center (2024) (Washington, DC)

  128. Centreville Immigration Forum (2017) (Centreville, VA)
    Supports immigrant community with employment protection, English classes and skills training.

  129. Centreville Immigration Forum (2021) (Centreville, VA)

  130. Centreville Immigration Forum (2025) (Centreville, VA)

  131. Centro Hispano de Frederick (2024) (Frederick, MD)

  132. Chamber Dance Project (2017) (Washington , DC)
    Contemporary ballet with live music and intimate, interactive settings.

  133. Changing Perceptions (2024) (Washington, DC)

  134. Charles Koiner Center for Urban Farming (2026) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Growing Healthy Communities

  135. Charlie's Place at St. Margaret's (2020) (Washington, DC)

  136. Chesapeake Conservation Landscaping Council (2025) (Silver Spring, MD)

  137. Chesapeake Natives (2023) (Upper Marlboro, MD)

  138. The Child & Family Network Centers (2018) (Alexandria, VA)
    Free early education and family services for at risk youth.

  139. Child and Family Network Centers (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  140. The Child and Family Network Centers (2026) (Alexandria, VA)
    Supporting children and families through education, care, and community connection

  141. Children's Chorus of Washington (2023) (Washington, DC)

  142. Children's Science Center (2017) (Fairfax, VA)
    Northern Virginia's first non-profit interactive children's science center.

  143. The Christ Child Society of Washington DC (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Fulfills emotional, educational, and material needs of at-risk children and mothers.

  144. Christ House (2020) (Washington, DC)

  145. Communities in Schools of the Nation's Capital (2024) (Washington, DC)

  146. City Blossoms (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Fosters healthy communities by developing kid-driven green spaces.

  147. City Blossoms (2021) (Washington, DC)

  148. City Blossoms (2025) (Washington, DC)

  149. City Dogs Rescue (2019) (Washington, DC)

  150. City Gate (2023) (Washington, DC)

  151. City Kids Wilderness Project (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Academic and life success through empowerment and outdoor adventure.

  152. City Kids Wilderness Project (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Builds resiliency, leadership, life skills through adventure and experiential learning

  153. City Wildlife, Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  154. City Wildlife (2023) (Washington, DC)

  155. ClancyWorks Dance Company (2024) (Silver Spring, MD)

  156. The Clothesline for Arlington Kids (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  157. Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Catalyzes affordable housing and economic development in DC.

  158. Collective Action for Safe Spaces (2023) (Washington, DC)

  159. Collective Action for Safe Spaces (2019) (Washington, DC)

  160. College Bound (2023) (Washington, DC)

  161. College Success Foundation - District of Columbia (2024) (Washington, DC)

  162. College Tribe (2024) (Washington, DC)

  163. College Tribe (2019) (Washington , DC)

  164. CollegeTracks (2018) (Bethesda, MD)
    Helping low-income students get to and through postsecondary education.

  165. CollegeTracks (2026) (Rockville, MD)
    Economic empowerment through higher education for Montgomery County students

  166. Collegiate Directions (2021) (Bethesda, MD)

  167. Collegiate Directions, Inc (2017) (Bethesda, MD)
    Supports low-income, first generation students to and through college.

  168. Collegiate Directions, Inc (2025) (Bethesda, MD)

  169. Common Good City Farm (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Growing food, educating, and serving the community.

  170. Common Good City Farm (2022) (Washington, DC)

  171. Common Good City Farm (2026) (Washington, WI)
    Sustainable community space grounded in food justice, education, and connection

  172. Common Threads (2018) (Largo, MD)
    Cooking and nutrition education provider for underserved kids and families.

  173. Communities in Schools of NOVA (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  174. Communities In Schools of the Nation's Capital (2020) (Washington, DC)

  175. Community Advocates for Family & Youth (2018) (Capitol Heights, MD)
    Helping to embrace, educate, and empower those affected by crime.

  176. Community Advocates for Family & Youth (2026) (Hyattsville, MD)
    Supporting youth and families with trauma-informed, school-based, evidence-based advocacy.

  177. Community Advocates for Family and Youth (2022) (Capitol Heights, MD)

  178. Community Bridges (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  179. Community Bridges (2023) (Bethesda, MD)

  180. Community Family Life Services (2021) (Washington, DC)

  181. Community FarmShare (2025) (Poolesville, MD)

  182. Community Forklift (2024) (Edmonston, MD)

  183. Community Forklift (2020) (Hyattsville, MD)

  184. Community Legal Services of Prince George's County, Inc. (2023) (Greenbelt, MD)

  185. Community Lodgings (2024) (Alexandria, VA)

  186. Community Power Network (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Builds a clean, equitable, and local renewable energy system through solar co-ops.

  187. Community Reach of Montgomery County (2022) (Rockville, MD)

  188. Community Reach of Montgomery County (2026) (Rockville, MD)
    Provides safety-net services to empower underserved communities in Montgomery County

  189. Community Services Foundation (2022) (Seat Pleasant, MD)

  190. Community Support Systems (2021) (Brandywine, MD)

  191. Community Youth Advance (2021) (Hyattsville, MD)

  192. Computer CORE (2024) (Alexandria, VA)

  193. Computer CORE (2020) (Falls Church , VA)

  194. Comunidad (2024) (Falls Church, VA)

  195. Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (2020) (Bethesda, MD)

  196. Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County (2024) (Bethesda, MD)

  197. Congressional Chorus (2024) (Washington, DC)

  198. Council for Court Excellence (2022) (Washington, DC)

  199. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)/Prince George's County (2017) (Riverdale, MD)
    Advocates for and protects abused and neglected children in foster care.

  200. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of the District of Columbia (CASA DC) (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Advocates for youth in foster care and juvenile justice systems

  201. Court Appointed Special Advocates/Prince George's County (2021) (Riverdale, MD)

  202. Court Appointed Special Advocate/Prince George's County (2025) (Riverdale, MD)

  203. Court Watch Montgomery (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  204. CREATE Arts Center (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  205. CREATE Arts Center (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  206. Creative Cauldron (2019) (Falls Church, VA)

  207. Critical Exposure (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Empowers low-income youth of color through photography and advocacy training.

  208. Critical Exposure (2021) (Washington, DC)

  209. Critical Exposure (2025) (Washington, DC)

  210. Crossroads Community Food Network (2018) (Takoma Park, MD)
    Building a healthier, more inclusive, local food system.

  211. Crossroads Community Food Network (2022) (Takoma Park, MD)

  212. Crossroads Community Food Network (2026) (Takoma Park, MD)
    Building an equitable food system in the Takoma/Langley Crossroads

  213. Crossroads Jobs (2023) (Leesburg, VA)

  214. CRYSP DC (2024) (Washington, DC)

  215. Culmore Clinic (2020) (Falls Church, VA)

  216. Culmore Clinic (2024) (Falls Church, VA)

  217. Dance Loft on 14/MOVEIUS Contemporary Ballet (2020) (Washington, DC)

  218. Dance Place (2024) (Washington, DC)

  219. Dance Place (2020) (Washington, DC)

  220. DAWN (2019) (Washington, DC)

  221. DC - MD Justice For Our Neighbors (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  222. DC Abortion Fund (2023) (Washington, DC)

  223. DC Affordable Law Firm (2020) (Washington, DC)

  224. DC Affordable Law Firm (2024) (Washington, DC)

  225. DC Alliance of Youth Advocates (2019) (Washington, DC)

  226. DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice (2023) (Washington, DC)

  227. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative (2023) (Washington, DC)

  228. DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative (2019) (Washington, DC)

  229. DC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Uses advocacy and programming to cut DC's teen pregnancy rate in half.

  230. DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Replacing domestic violence with human dignity

  231. DC Creative Writing Workshop (2021) (Washington, DC)

  232. DC Diaper Bank (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Alleviates financial stress on families by providing diapers to low-income families.

  233. DC Doors (2026) (Washington, DC)
    24/7 safe haven for youth experiencing homelessness in DC

  234. DC Fiscal Policy Institute (2025) (Washington, DC)

  235. DC Girls' Coalition (2025) (Washington, DC)

  236. DC Greens (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Advancing food justice in the nation's capital.

  237. DC Greens (2026) (Washington, DC)
    We advanced food and health equity in Washington, DC

  238. DC History Center (2024) (Washington, DC)

  239. DC Hunger Solutions (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Working to improve the nutrition of low-income District residents.

  240. DC Justice Lab (2025) (Washington, DC)

  241. DC Justice Lab (2021) (Washington, DC)

  242. DC KinCare Alliance (2021) (Washington, DC)

  243. DC KinCare Alliance (2025) (Washington, DC)

  244. DC Peace Team (2023) (College Park, MD)

  245. The DC Policy Center (2019) (Washington, DC)

  246. DC Rape Crisis Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  247. DC Rape Crisis Center (2024) (Washington, DC)

  248. DC SAFE (Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment) (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Ensuring safety and self-determination for domestic violence survivors in DC.

  249. DC SCORES (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Uses poetry, soccer and service learning to inspire youth in after-school programs.

  250. DC SCORES (2021) (Washington, DC)

  251. DC SCORES (2025) (Washington, DC)

  252. DC Special Education Cooperative (2026) (Washington, DC)

  253. DC Strings Workshop (2021) (Washington, DC)

  254. DC Volunteer Lawyers Project (2022) (Washington, DC)

  255. DC Youth Orchestra Program (2020) (Washington, DC)

  256. DC Youth Orchestra Program (2024) (Washington, DC)

  257. DC127 (2021) (Washington, DC)

  258. DC127 (2025) (Washington, DC)

  259. DCist (2019) (Washington , DC)

  260. DCTV - Public Access Corporation of DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  261. The Delaplaine Arts Center (2021) (Frederick, MD)

  262. The Delaplaine Arts Center (2025) (Frederick, MD)

  263. The Delaplaine Arts Center (2017) (Frederick, MD)
    Engages 80,000 visitors a year in a full-service, regional visual arts center.

  264. Destiny, Power & Purpose (2020) (Temple Hills, MD)

  265. District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH) (2019) (Washington, DC)

  266. District Bridges (2022) (Washington, DC)

  267. District of Columbia Forensic Nurse Examiners (2025) (Washington, DC)

  268. District of Columbia Students Construction Trades Foundation (2023) (Washington, DC)

  269. Do the Write Thing Foundation of DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    After-school and summer arts enrichment in Wards 7 and 8.

  270. Dog Tag Bakery (2023) (Washington, DC)

  271. Dog Tag Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  272. Dream Project (2018) (Arlington, VA)
    Mentoring and scholarships to empower undocumented students to attend college.

  273. The Dream Project (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  274. Dream Project (2026) (Arlington, VA)

  275. Dreaming Out Loud (2019) (Washington, DC)

  276. Dreaming Out Loud (2023) (Washington, DC)

  277. Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy (2019) (Washington, DC)

  278. Earth Sangha (2017) (Fairfax, VA)
    Ecological restoration and maintenance of the most comprehensive native plant nursery in the region.

  279. Earth Sangha (2025) (Annandale, VA)

  280. East of the River Boys & Girls Steelband (2022) (Washington, DC)

  281. East of the River Boys & Girls Steelband (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Empowering DC youth through steelpan music, culture, and creativity

  282. ECHO (2021) (Springfield, VA)

  283. ECO City Farms (2019) (Riverdale, MD)

  284. ECO City Farms (2023) (Riverdale, MD)

  285. EcoAction Arlington (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  286. EcoAction Arlington (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  287. ecoLatinos (2021) (Cheverly, MD)

  288. ecoLatinos (2025) (College Park, MD)

  289. Edu-Futuro (2019) (Arlington, VA)

  290. Edu-Futuro (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  291. Edu-Futuro (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  292. EducArte (2024) (Chevy Chase, MD)

  293. Educate Fairfax (2026) (Falls Church, VA)
    Paves pathways for success for every student in FCPS

  294. Educational Theatre Company (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  295. EduTutorVA (2025) (Merrifield, VA)

  296. The Ellington Fund (2023) (Washington, DC)

  297. Emory Beacon of Light (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Strengthens DC households through food access and housing stability

  298. Empower DC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  299. EmpowerEd (2023) (Washington, DC)

  300. Encore Stage & Studio (2019) (Arlington, VA)

  301. Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (2020) (Washington, DC)

  302. Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs Community (2026) (Olney, MD)
    Empowers immigrant families supporting children with developmental disabilities

  303. Fair Chance (2021) (Washington, DC)

  304. FAIR Girls (2021) (Washington, DC)

  305. Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) (2019) (Fairfax, VA)

  306. Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (2026) (Reston, VA)
    Unites the community to develop climate crisis solutions locally

  307. Family PASS (2021) (Vienna, VA)

  308. The Family Place (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Empowers low-income Latino families with educational and support services.

  309. Family Preservation and Strengthening Services (2017) (Vienna, VA)
    Housing and case management for Fairfax working homeless.

  310. A Farm Less Ordinary (2025) (Purcellville, VA)

  311. The Father McKenna Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  312. The Father McKenna Center (2024) (Washington, DC)

  313. Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (2024) (Washington, DC)

  314. The Federated Charities Corporation of Frederick (2020) (Frederick, MD)

  315. Fellowship Square (2019) (Reston, VA)

  316. The Festival Center (2026) (Washington, Di)
    Community hub providing space, fiscal sponsorship, movement support in DC

  317. Fields 4 Valor Farms (2024) (Brandywine, MD)

  318. Fight For Children (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Providing DMV youth access to the life-changing power of sports

  319. Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso (FAN) (2023) (Washington, DC)

  320. First Generation College Bound (2024) (Laurel, MD)

  321. First Shift Justice Project (2021) (Washington, DC)

  322. First Tee of Greater Washington, DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  323. The Fishing School (2025) (Washington, DC)

  324. Food for Others (2018) (Fairfax, VA)
    Providing free food to neighbors in need in Northern Virginia.

  325. Food for Others (2022) (Fairfax, VA)

  326. Food for Others (2026) (Fairfax, VA)
    Food bank and pantry providing free groceries to Northern Virginia

  327. Food Recovery Network (2020) (Washington , DC)

  328. Food Recovery Network (2024) (Washington, DC)

  329. For Love of Children (2020) (Washington , DC)

  330. Foster and Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center (2022) (Washington, DC)

  331. Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc. (2020) (Bowie, MD)

  332. The Frederick Center (2024) (Frederick, MD)

  333. Frederick Children's Chorus (2019) (Woodsboro, MD)

  334. Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop (2019) (Washington, DC)

  335. Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop (2023) (Washington, DC)

  336. FRESHFARM (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Supports local farmers, food access, education and outreach through 14 area markets.

  337. FRESHFARM (2021) (Washington, DC)

  338. Friends of Anacostia Park (2023) (Washington, DC)

  339. Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (2026) (Waldorf, MD)
    Builds confidence, resilience, and opportunity for DC youth

  340. Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (2022) (Washington, DC)

  341. Friends of Greenbelt Theatre (2018) (Greenbelt, MD)
    Independent movie theater offering diverse programs for all our communities.

  342. Friends of Guest House (2023) (Alexandria, VA)

  343. Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens (2020) (Washington, DC)

  344. Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (2024) (Rockville, MD)

  345. Friends of the National Arboretum (2024) (Washington, DC)

  346. Fund for Investigative Journalism (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Supporting independent investigative journalism through grants, fellowships, and mentorships.

  347. Future Link (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  348. Future Link (2023) (Rockville, MD)

  349. Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative (2021) (Gaithersburg, MD)

  350. Gaithersburg HELP (2024) (Gaithersburg, MD)

  351. GALA Hispanic Theatre (2020) (Washington, DC)

  352. GALA Hispanic Theatre (2024) (Washington, DC)

  353. Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  354. Gearin' Up Bicycles (2021) (Washington, DC)

  355. Generation Hope (2018) (Washington , DC)
    College completion and pre-k services for teen parents and children.

  356. Generation Hope (2022) (Washington, DC)

  357. Genesys Works (2026) (Washington, DC)

  358. Georgetown Ministry Center (2025) (Washington, DC)

  359. Girls Inc of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Preparing girls to be healthy, educated, and independent women.

  360. Girls on the Run - DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  361. Girls on the Run - DC (2024) (Washington, DC)

  362. Girls on the Run NOVA (2019) (Fairfax, VA)

  363. Girls on the Run of Montgomery County, MD (2024) (Rockville, MD)

  364. Girls Rock! DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  365. The Giving Square (2021) (Bethesda, MD)

  366. Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture (2023) (Glen Echo, MD)

  367. Global Kids (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Global affairs and leadership development program for underserved youth.

  368. Good Shepherd Housing & Family Services (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  369. GOODProjects (2022) (Washington, DC)

  370. The Grassroot Project (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Training athletes to be health educators for teens.

  371. Grassroots Health (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Advances youth mental and physical health through athlete-led education

  372. Grassroots Health (2022) (Washington, DC)

  373. Great and Small (2017) (Boyds, MD)
    Equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs.

  374. Greater DC Diaper Bank (2021) (Washington, DC)

  375. Hamkae Center (formerly Nakasec VA) (2021) (Annandale, VA)

  376. Harriet's Wildest Dreams (2023) (Clinton, MD)

  377. Health Volunteers Overseas (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Professional training and education for health workers in resource-scarce countries.

  378. Healthy Babies Project (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Health services, core needs for low-income, pregnant DC teens and women.

  379. Healthy Babies Project (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Empowers low-income DC youth to build healthy, independent lives

  380. Healthy Babies Project, Inc. (2022) (Washington, DC)

  381. Healwell (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  382. The Heart Leaf Center (2025) (Fairfax, VA)

  383. Heart to Hand (2022) (Largo, MD)

  384. Heartly House (2019) (Frederick, MD)

  385. Heartly House (2023) (Frederick, MD)

  386. Hearts of Empowerment (2026) (Arlington, VA)
    Builds pathways to economic stability for teens facing barriers in DC

  387. HER Resiliency Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  388. HER Resiliency Center (2024) (Washington, DC)

  389. Hero Dogs, Inc. (2019) (Brookeville, MD)

  390. Heurich House Museum (2025) (Washington, DC)

  391. Higher Achievement (2019) (Washington, DC)

  392. Higher Achievement (2023) (Washington, DC)

  393. HIPS (2021) (Washington, DC)

  394. Homeless Animals Rescue Team (2022) (Fairfax Station, VA)

  395. Homeless Children's Playtime Project (2019) (Washington, DC)

  396. Homeless Children's Playtime Project (2023) (Washington, DC)

  397. Homes Not Borders (2022) (Landover, MD)

  398. Homes Not Borders (2026) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Helps refugees and forced migrants thrive and feel at home

  399. Homestretch (2021) (Falls Church, VA)

  400. Homestretch (2025) (Falls Church, VA)

  401. Hope and a Home (2023) (Washington, DC)

  402. Hope Connections for Cancer Support (2018) (Bethesda, MD)
    Free cancer programs providing emotional support, education, wellness, and hope.

  403. Hope for Henry Foundation (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Reinventing the way hospitals care for seriously-ill children.

  404. Hope House DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  405. Hope House DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Helping children and their incarcerated fathers build stronger bonds.

  406. Hope Multiplied (2023) (Washington, DC)

  407. Horton's Kids (2020) (Washington, DC)

  408. Hospice Caring (2017) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Companionship and practical help for end-of-life and support during grieving.

  409. Housing Initiative Partnership (2017) (Hyattsville, MD)
    Housing developer and counseling agency for low-income communities.

  410. Housing Options & Planning Enterprises (2023) (Oxon Hill, MD)

  411. Housing Unlimited (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  412. The Human Trafficking Legal Center (2017) (Washington , DC)
    Legal counsel and an opportunity to rebuild their lives for trafficking survivors.

  413. HumanitiesDC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  414. Immigrant & Refugee Outreach Center (2023) (McLean, VA)

  415. IN Series (2021) (Washington, DC)

  416. IN Series (2025) (Washington, DC)

  417. Inner City-Inner Child (2020) (Washington, DC)

  418. Insight Memory Care Center (2018) (Fairfax, VA)
    Alzheimer's and dementia adult day health and education/resource center.

  419. Inspired Child (2024) (Washington, DC)

  420. Institute for East African Councils on Higher Education (IEA Councils) (2023) (Washington, DC)

  421. InterAct Story Theatre (2023) (Silver Spring, MD)

  422. InterAct Story Theatre Education Association (2019) (Wheaton , MD)

  423. Interfaith Power & Light (DC.MD.NoVA) (2025) (Washington, DC)

  424. interPLAY Orchestra (2020) (Bethesda, MD)

  425. JCADA (2022) (Rockville, MD)

  426. Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  427. Jews United for Justice (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Builds support for social, racial, and economic justice and equality in local communities.

  428. Jews United for Justice (2021) (Washington, DC)

  429. Jews United for Justice (2025) (Washington, DC)

  430. Joe's Movement Emporium (2021) (Mount Rainier, MD)

  431. Joe's Movement Emporium/World Arts Focus (2017) (Mount Rainier, MD)
    Classes, performances, arts education and work readiness for youth.

  432. Joseph's House (2019) (Washington, DC)

  433. Joseph's House (2023) (Washington, DC)

  434. Josh Anderson Foundation (2018) (Vienna, VA)
    Suicide prevention resources and support for teens.

  435. Juanita C Grant Foundation (2022) (Capitol Heights, MD)

  436. Jubilee Jobs (2021) (Washington, DC)

  437. Jubilee Jobs (2025) (Washington, DC)

  438. Jubilee JumpStart (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Quality, affordable early childhood education in a dual language environment.

  439. Jubilee JumpStart (2022) (Washington, DC)

  440. Jubilee JumpStart (2026) (Washington, MD)
    Provides early childhood education and care for families with low-incomes

  441. Just Neighbors (2017) (Annandale, VA)
    Legal services for low-income immigrants in Northern Virginia.

  442. Just Neighbors Ministry (2025) (Annandale, VA)

  443. Justice Arts Coalition (2022) (Takoma Park, MD)

  444. KEEN Greater DC (2022) (Bethesda, MD)

  445. KID Museum (2020) (Bethesda, MD)

  446. Kid Power (2019) (Washington, DC)

  447. Kid Power, Inc (2023) (Washington, DC)

  448. Kids In Need Distributors, Inc. (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  449. Kids R First (2017) (Reston, VA)
    Purchases and delivers grade-appropriate school supplies to needy children in Northern Virginia.

  450. Kindred (2022) (Washington, DC)

  451. Kingdom Care Senior Village (2025) (Washington, DC)

  452. L'Arche Greater Washington, D.C. (2020) (Washington, DC)

  453. L.E.E.P to College Foundation (2024) (Largo, MD)

  454. Kitchen of Purpose (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  455. La Cocina VA (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  456. La Cocina VA (2017) (Arlington, VA)
    Promotes healthy food and empowers immigrants with culinary jobs and entrepreneurship skills.

  457. Langley Residential Support Services (2024) (Vienna, VA)

  458. The Latino Student Fund (2023) (Washington, DC)

  459. Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services (2017) (Laurel, MD)
    Helps people in financial crisis regain stability and achieve self-sufficiency.

  460. Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc (2021) (Laurel, MD)

  461. Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services (2025) (Laurel, MD)

  462. LAWS (Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter) (2019) (Leesburg, VA)

  463. LAYC Career Academy (2024) (Washington, DC)

  464. LAYC Career Academy Public Charter School (2020) (Washington , DC)

  465. LearnServe International (2019) (Washington, DC)

  466. LearnServe International (2023) (Washington, DC)

  467. Legacy Farms (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  468. Legacy Farms (2026) (Leesburg, VA)
    Empowers neurodiversity in the workplace

  469. Leveling the Playing Field (2021) (Silver Spring, MD)

  470. Life After Release (2024) (Suitland, MD)

  471. Life Asset (2025) (Washington, DC)

  472. Life Asset (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Provides low-income entrepreneurs with business loans and training.

  473. Life Pieces To Masterpieces (2022) (Washington, DC)

  474. Life Pieces To Masterpieces (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Develops character, leadership in Black boys East of the River

  475. LIFT-DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Empowering families to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty.

  476. LIFT-DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  477. LIFT-DC (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Empowering families to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty

  478. Literacy Council of Frederick County (2019) (Frederick, MD)

  479. Literacy Council of Frederick County (2023) (Frederick, MD)

  480. Literacy Council of Montgomery County (2017) (Rockville, MD)
    High-quality English language and literacy instruction for adults.

  481. Literacy Council of Montgomery County (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  482. Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (2019) (Falls Church, VA)

  483. English Empowerment Center (formerly Literacy Council of Northern Virginia) (2023) (Falls Church, VA)

  484. Literacy Volunteers of America - Prince William (2026) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Gives the gift of literacy to adult learners

  485. Little Friends for Peace (2018) (Mt. Rainier, MD)
    Responding to personal & systemic violence with tested peace-building skills.

  486. Little Lights Urban Ministries (2019) (Washington, DC)

  487. Live It Learn It (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Closing the achievement gap, one field experience at a time.

  488. Live It Learn It (2022) (Washington, DC)

  489. Live It Learn It (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Brings learning to life for DC students through hands-on experiences

  490. Loudoun Cares (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  491. Loudoun Hunger Relief (2018) (Leesburg, VA)
    Feeding the hungry of Loudoun County, Virginia.

  492. Loudoun Literacy Council (2021) (Potomac Falls, VA)

  493. Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  494. Lucky Dog Animal Rescue (2018) (Arlington, VA)
    Using a customized adoption process to find loving homes for dogs and cats.

  495. Main Street Child Development Center (2023) (Fairfax, VA)

  496. Main Street Connect (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  497. Mamatoto Village (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Holistic maternal health and wellness programs for expectant mothers.

  498. Mamatoto Village (2022) (Washington, DC)

  499. Manna Food Center (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    The main Food Bank serving Montgomery County.

  500. Many Languages One Voice (2020) (Washington, DC)

  501. Many Languages One Voice (2024) (Washington, DC)

  502. Marlow Guitar International (2017) (Rockville, MD)
    Creating community through concerts, master classes, youth competitions, and outreach.

  503. Mary House (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Helps low-income and refugee families rebuild their lives.

  504. Mary House (2025) (Washington, DC)

  505. Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association (MVMA) (2026) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Serving Vietnamese Americans in the DC-Maryland-Virginia area

  506. Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring (2025) (Takoma Park, MD)

  507. MentorPrize (2017) (Bethesda, MD)
    Recruits and matches mentors with mentoring programs in the DC area.

  508. Mercy Health Clinic (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Primary and specialty outpatient healthcare for the medically underserved.

  509. Mercy Health Clinic (2022) (Gaithersburg, MD)

  510. Mercy Health Clinic (2026) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Provides healthcare for low-income Montgomery County residents ages 13+

  511. The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Educating, empowering, connecting DCs LGBTQ+ community through wellness, culture, advocacy

  512. The DC Center for the LGBT Community (2022) (Washington, DC)

  513. Metropolitan Washington Ear (2017) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Operates free news services for the blind, visually impaired and disabled.

  514. Mi Casa (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Preserves affordable housing to support and strengthen healthy, diverse neighborhoods.

  515. Mi Casa (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Provides and advocates for inclusive, affordable housing for underserved communities

  516. Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project (2019) (Washington, DC)

  517. Mikva Challenge (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens

  518. Mikva Challenge DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Develops youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens.

  519. Mikva Challenge DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  520. Mission of Love Charities (2026) (Capitol Heights , MD)
    Serves homeless and low-income individuals

  521. Mission of Love Charities (2022) (Capitol Heights, MD)

  522. Mobile Hope (2018) (Leesburg, VA)
    Improving the lives of precariously housed and homeless youth.

  523. Mobile Hope Association (2022) (Leesburg, VA)

  524. Mobile Medical Care, Inc. (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  525. Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (2024) (Rockville, MD)

  526. Montgomery Countryside Alliance (2019) (Poolesville, MD)

  527. Montgomery Countryside Alliance (2023) (Poolesville, MD)

  528. Montgomery County Coalition for Adult English Literacy (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  529. Mosaic Theater Company of DC (2025) (Washington, DC)

  530. Mosaic Theater Company of DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Theater company with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement.

  531. Mother's Outreach Network (2022) (Washington, DC)

  532. Multicultural Community Service (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Encouraging, promoting, and facilitating broad and inclusive civic engagement.

  533. Multicultural Community Service (2022) (Washington, DC)

  534. Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington (2026) (Arlington, VA)
    Enriches community by connecting the public with contemporary art

  535. The MusicianShip (2019) (Washington, DC)

  536. My Sister's Place (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Provides shelter and services to victims of domestic violence.

  537. My Sister's Place (2022) (Washington, DC)

  538. Hamkae Center (2025) (Fairfax, VA)

  539. NAMI Montgomery County (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  540. NAMI Montgomery County (2023) (Rockville, MD)

  541. NAMI Northern Virginia (2022) (Oakton, VA)

  542. NAMI Prince George's County, MD (2024) (Bowie, MD)

  543. NAMI Prince George's County, MD (2020) (New Carrollton, MD)

  544. The National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens (2022) (Washington, DC)

  545. Nature Forward (2025) (Chevy Chase, MD)

  546. Negotiation Works (2024) (Washington, DC)

  547. Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Providing legal services to low-income DC residents.

  548. Network for Victim Recovery of DC (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Empowers crime victims through case management and legal services.

  549. Network for Victim Recovery of DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  550. New Endeavors by Women (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Heals lives of homeless women and children by creating new futures.

  551. New Endeavors by Women (2021) (Washington, DC)

  552. New Endeavors by Women (2025) (Washington, DC)

  553. New Futures (2020) (Washington, DC)

  554. New Futures (2024) (Washington, DC)

  555. New Partners Community Solar (2020) (Washington , DC)

  556. New Partners Community Solar (2024) (Washington, DC)

  557. NextStop Theatre Company (2019) (Herndon, VA)

  558. The Nonprofit Village Center (2020) (Rockville, MD)

  559. Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (2026) (Oakton, VA)
    Empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community

  560. Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (2020) (Clifton, VA)

  561. The Northwest Center (2020) (Washington, DC)

  562. Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation (2026) (Herndon, VA)
    Serving youth in Nova and MD

  563. Northwest Neighbors Village (2020) (Washington , DC)

  564. Nourish Now (2019) (Rockville, MD)

  565. Nourishing Bethesda (2024) (Bethesda, MD)

  566. NOVA ScriptsCentral (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  567. NOVA ScriptsCentral (2018) (Burke, VA)
    Nonprofit pharmacy providing life-saving medications for uninsured patients in Virginia.

  568. Nueva Vida (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  569. Nueva Vida (2025) (Alexandria, VA)

  570. OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church (2020) (Arlington, VA)

  571. OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church (2024) (Arlington, VA)

  572. On-Ramps to Careers (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Connects DC youth to paid internships, mentors, and career pathways

  573. One Common Unity (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Empowering youth through the transformative power of the arts.

  574. ONE DC (2021) (Washington, DC)

  575. One Journey (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  576. One World Education (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Gives students and teachers the tools they need to improve student literacy rates.

  577. One World Education (2021) (Washington, DC)

  578. One World Education (2025) (Washington, DC)

  579. Only Make Believe (2021) (Washington, DC)

  580. Only Make Believe (2025) (Washington, DC)

  581. Only Make Believe (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Interactive theater for children in hospitals and care facilities.

  582. An Open Book Foundation (2020) (Washington, DC)

  583. Open City Advocates (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Supports youth in DC's juvenile system with legal advocacy and mentoring programs.

  584. Open City Advocates (2021) (Washington, DC)

  585. Open City Advocates (2025) (Washington, DC)

  586. Open Door Sports (2023) (Kensington, MD)

  587. Open Goal Project (2025) (Washington, DC)

  588. Operation Renewed Hope Foundation (2020) (Alexandria, VA)

  589. Operation Second Chance (2019) (Germantown, MD)

  590. Our Minds Matter (2022) (Vienna, VA)

  591. Our Minds Matter (2026) (Arlington, VA)
    Working for a day when no teen dies by suicide

  592. Parent Encouragement Program (2024) (Kensington, MD)

  593. Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area (2022) (Olney, MD)

  594. Partnership for Extraordinary Minds (2026) (Kensington, MD)
    Improves the educational outcomes of autistic students in Montgomery County

  595. Passion for Learning (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  596. PAVE (2023) (Washington, DC)

  597. PAVE Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  598. Peace For DC (2025) (Washington, DC)

  599. Peace of Mind (2020) (Washington, DC)

  600. Peace of Mind (2024) (Washington, DC)

  601. The PEN/Faulkner Foundation (2021) (Washington, DC)

  602. The PEN/Faulkner Foundation (2025) (Washington, DC)

  603. PEN/Faulkner Foundation (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Fosters a love of reading and a connection to writing through public readings and educational programs.

  604. People Animals Love (2022) (Washington, DC)

  605. People Animals Love (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Therapy dogs bringing comfort, connection, and joy to our communities

  606. Phoenix Bikes (2021) (Arlington, VA)

  607. Phoenix Bikes (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  608. Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (2023) (Warrenton, VA)

  609. Pink Space Theory (2026) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Breaking barriers to build a STEM pipeline for youth

  610. A Place To Be (2018) (Middleburg, VA)
    Music therapy for people with disability, medical, or life challenges.

  611. Platform of Hope (2022) (Washington, DC)

  612. Platform of Hope (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Partners with families in DC to build stability and community

  613. Poiema Movement (2026) (Waldorf, MD)
    Empowering vulnerable women and children to heal, grow, and thrive

  614. Pointless Theatre Company (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Multi-disciplinary, puppet-based theatre company exciting a passion for adventurous art.

  615. Posse DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  616. The Posse Foundation (2018) (Washington, DC)
    College access and leadership program for high school students.

  617. The Posse Foundation (2026) (Washington, NY)
    Provides full tuition scholarships to 60 DMV students each year

  618. Potomac Community Resources (2017) (Potomac, MD)
    Provides therapeutic, recreational, social and educational programs for teens and adults with developmental differences.

  619. Potomac Community Resources (2025) (Potomac, MD)

  620. Potomac Conservancy (2017) (Silver Spring, MD)
    Protects the Potomac River through local advocacy and conservation solutions.

  621. Potomac Conservancy (2021) (Silver Spring, MD)

  622. Potomac Riverkeeper Network (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Protecting and defending the Potomac River.

  623. Potomac Riverkeeper Network (2022) (Washington, DC)

  624. Potomac Riverkeeper Network (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Stops pollution and protects the right to clean water

  625. President Lincoln's Cottage (2019) (Washington, DC)

  626. President Lincoln's Cottage (2023) (Washington, DC)

  627. Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (2019) (Washington, DC)

  628. Prince George's Child Resource Center (2018) (Largo, MD)
    Supports parents and child care providers so children can thrive.

  629. Prince George's Child Resource Center (2022) (Largo, MD)

  630. Prince William Area Free Clinic (2018) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Free medical clinic serving low-income, uninsured patients.

  631. Prince William Conservation Alliance (2018) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Inspiring action and working together to create sustainable communities for all.

  632. Prince William Conservation Alliance (2022) (Lake Ridge, VA)

  633. Prince William Conservation Alliance (2026) (Woodbridge, VA)
    Builds equitable, sustainable communities through conservation and smart growth

  634. Prince William County Community Foundation (2021) (Woodbridge, VA)

  635. Progressive Maryland (2019) (Largo, MD)

  636. Progressive Maryland (2023) (Largo, MD)

  637. Project Change (2018) (Olney, MD)
    Students achieving positive change in themselves and their community.

  638. Project Create (2025) (Washington, DC)

  639. Project Knitwell (2026) (McLean, VA)
    Helps people in the DMV facing challenges through knitting instruction

  640. Protect Our Defenders (2018) (McLean, VA)
    Assistance and advocacy for victims of military sexual trauma.

  641. Public Allies Washington, DC (2019) (Washington, DC)

  642. Rainbow Families (2023) (Washington, DC)

  643. Rainbow Families (2019) (Washington, DC)

  644. Rainbow Place Shelter for Homeless Women (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  645. Reach Incorporated (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Develops literacy leaders by training teens to be tutors.

  646. Reach Incorporated (2021) (Washington, DC)

  647. Reach Incorporated (2025) (Washington, DC)

  648. REACT DC (2023) (Alexandria, VA)

  649. Read Early And Daily (READ) (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  650. Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  651. Reading Partners (2019) (Washington, DC)

  652. Real Food for Kids (2018) (Great Falls, VA)
    Advocates for improving school food/educating students on healthy choices.

  653. Real Food for Kids (2022) (McLean, VA)

  654. REAL School Gardens (2017) (Washington, DC)
    School gardens and comprehensive teacher training for Title 1 schools.

  655. Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria (2020) (Alexandria, VA)

  656. Rebuilding Together DC Alexandria (2024) (Washington, DC)

  657. Recovery Cafe DC (2023) (Washington, DC)

  658. Recreation Wish List Committee (2021) (Washington, DC)

  659. Red Wiggler Community Farm (2020) (Germantown, MD)

  660. Red Wiggler Community Farm (2024) (Germantown, MD)

  661. The Religious Coalition (2021) (Frederick, MD)

  662. Reset180 (2023) (Reston, VA)

  663. Resilience Across Borders (2024) (Silver Spring, MD)

  664. Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (2025) (Arlington, VA)

  665. Rising for Justice (2020) (Washington, DC)

  666. Rising for Justice (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Provides free legal and social services for underserved DC residents

  667. Rising Organizers (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Cultivates an active and resilient democracy in the DMV

  668. Restaurant Organizing Collective (ROC-DC) (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Organizing restaurant workers in DC for justice and equity

  669. Rock Creek Conservancy (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  670. Rock Creek Conservancy (2023) (Bethesda, MD)

  671. Rock Recovery (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Unique and holistic eating disorder recovery services and community education.

  672. Rock Recovery (2022) (Arlington, VA)

  673. Rock Recovery (2026) (Arlington, VA)
    Affordable therapy nonprofit making eating disorder treatment accessible to all

  674. Rorschach Theatre (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Unconventional theatre experiences that manifest hope and build empathy

  675. Safe Shores-The DC Children's Advocacy Center (2021) (Washington, DC)

  676. The Safe Sisters Circle (2021) (Washington, DC)

  677. The Safe Sisters Circle (2025) (Washington, DC)

  678. SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax (2021) (Fairfax, VA)

  679. SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax (2025) (Fairfax, VA)

  680. Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Supporting, coaching, training our unhoused/unemployed neighbors to reach their goals.

  681. San Miguel School (2024) (Washington, DC)

  682. SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia (2018) (Alexandria, VA)
    Child abuse prevention through public/parent education and child advocacy.

  683. SCAN of Northern Virginia (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  684. ScholarCHIPS, Inc. (2019) (Washington, DC)

  685. ScholarCHIPS (2023) (Washington, DC)

  686. The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (2025) (Alexandria, VA)

  687. School Justice Project (2020) (Washington, DC)

  688. School Justice Project (2024) (Washington, DC)

  689. School Leader Lab (2024) (Silver Spring, MD)

  690. The Second Look Project (2024) (Washington, DC)

  691. Second Story (2019) (Vienna, VA)

  692. Second Story (2023) (Vienna, VA)

  693. SEED SPOT (2020) (Washington, DC)

  694. Senior Services of Alexandria (2017) (Alexandria, VA)
    Fosters independence to enable Alexandria seniors to age in place.

  695. Senior Services of Alexandria (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  696. Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (2023) (Washington, DC)

  697. Shaw Community Center (2024) (Washington, DC)

  698. Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia (2021) (Vienna, VA)

  699. Shepherd's Table (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  700. Shepherd's Table (2024) (Silver Spring, MD)

  701. Shout Mouse Press (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Writing program and publishing house for unheard voices.

  702. Shout Mouse Press (2022) (Washington, DC)

  703. Shout Mouse Press (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Amplifies marginalized youth voices through book publication and public speaking

  704. Silver Spring Village (2019) (Silver Spring, MD)

  705. Silver Spring Village (2023) (Silver Spring, MD)

  706. Sitar Arts Center (2019) (Washington, DC)

  707. Sitar Arts Center (2023) (Washington, DC)

  708. Small Things Matter (2024) (Rockville, MD)

  709. Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum (2021) (Washington, DC)

  710. SMYAL (2020) (Washington, DC)

  711. So What Else (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  712. Solutions in Hometown Connections (2020) (College Park, MD)

  713. Solutions in Hometown Connections (2024) (Riverdale, MD)

  714. Soul Trak Outdoors (2024) (Washington, DC)

  715. Southeast Children's Fund (2025) (Washington, DC)

  716. Southeast Ministry (2019) (Washington, DC)

  717. Spark the Journey (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Mentorship and college/career readiness for students from low-income households

  718. Split This Rock (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Presenting, teaching, and cultivating the next generation of socially engaged poets.

  719. St Ann's Center for Children, Youth and Families (2021) (Hyattsville, MD)

  720. Starting With Today (2026) (Washington, DC , DC)
    Wellness & economic mobility meeting people where we already gather

  721. Stepping Stones Shelter (2018) (Rockville, MD)
    Emergency shelter for homeless families with children in Montgomery County.

  722. Stone Soup Films (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Amplifies nonprofit impact through storytelling and video.

  723. Story District (2021) (Washington, DC)

  724. Story Tapestries (2018) (Germantown, MD)
    Using the arts to power literacy, create understanding, and building community.

  725. Story Tapestries (2026) (Poolesville, MD)
    Access to arts as a vital form of communication

  726. StoryBook Treasures (2022) (Ashburn, VA)

  727. Street Sense Media (2024) (Washington, DC)

  728. Studio Acting Conservatory (2023) (Washington, DC)

  729. Suited for Change (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Providing professional attire and job-readiness support.

  730. Suited for Change (2022) (Washington, DC)

  731. Suited for Change (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Provides professional attire and job readiness support

  732. Sunflower Bakery (2018) (Gaithersburg, MD)
    Skilled job training and employment for individuals with learning differences.

  733. Sunflower Bakery (2022) (Rockville, MD)

  734. Synetic Theater (2023) (Arlington, VA)

  735. The T.R.I.G.G.E.R. Project (2025) (Washington, DC)

  736. Tahirih Justice Center (2022) (Falls Church, VA)

  737. Tahirih Justice Center (2025) (Falls Church, VA)

  738. Teaching for Change (2020) (Washington, DC)

  739. Teaching for Change (2024) (Washington, DC)

  740. Tenants and Workers United - Inquilinos y Trabajadores Unidos (2021) (Alexandria, VA)

  741. Tenants and Workers United - Inquilinos y Trabajadores Unidos (2025) (Alexandria, VA)

  742. Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (2023) (Reston, VA)

  743. Theater Alliance of Washington DC (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Justice-driven, community-rooted professional theater igniting civic dialogue through bold stories

  744. The Theatre Lab (2025) (Washington, DC)

  745. The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Award-winning provider of theatre education for children, teens, and adults.

  746. The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts (2022) (Washington, DC)

  747. Thomas Circle Singers (2023) (Washington, DC)

  748. Thrive DC (2020) (Washington, DC)

  749. Together We Bake (2018) (Alexandria, VA)
    Job training and personal development program for women in need.

  750. Together We Bake (2026) (Alexandria, VA)
    Job training and personal development for women with low income

  751. Together We Bake (2022) (Alexandria, VA)

  752. Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (2021) (Washington, DC)

  753. Touching Heart (2023) (Oak Hill, VA)

  754. Touching Heart (2017) (Herndon, VA)
    Provides children with tools to become the compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

  755. Tracy's Kids (2019) (Bethesda, MD)

  756. The Training Source (2023) (Seat Pleasant, MD)

  757. The TraRon Center (2025) (Washington, DC)

  758. Traveling Players Ensemble (2019) (Great Falls, VA)

  759. The Tree House Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County MD, Inc. (2021) (Rockville, MD)

  760. Turning the Page (2021) (Washington, DC)

  761. Tzedek DC (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Safeguarding the rights of low-income DC families facing debt-related crises.

  762. Tzedek DC (2022) (Washington, DC)

  763. Tzedek DC (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Legal services and financial counseling for people with lower incomes

  764. WeCareDMV Day Services (2024) (Washington, DC)

  765. Urban Ed (2021) (Washington, DC)

  766. Urban Ed (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Transforms lives by creating hope and opportunity through information technology and skill development.

  767. Urban Ed (2025) (Washington, DC)

  768. Urban Adventure Squad (2023) (Washington, DC)

  769. The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program (2020) (Washington, DC)

  770. Vida Senior Centers (2024) (Washington, DC)

  771. The Virginia Hospital Center Medical Brigade (2017) (Falls Church, VA)
    Improves community health in the Comayagua region of Honduras.

  772. Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA) (2023) (Washington, DC)

  773. The VIVA School (2024) (Washington, DC)

  774. Voices for a Second Chance (2023) (Washington, DC)

  775. Volunteer Fairfax (2019) (Fairfax, VA)

  776. Wanda Alston Foundation (2019) (Washington, DC)

  777. Wanda Alston Foundation (2023) (Washington, DC)

  778. Ward 8 Woods Conservancy (2025) (Washington, DC)

  779. Warrior Music Foundation (2025) (Bowie, MD)

  780. Washington Area Bicyclist Association (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Advocacy, outreach, and education for better bicycling for everyone.

  781. Washington Area Bicyclist Association (2022) (Washington, DC)

  782. Washington Area Bicyclist Association (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Encourages people to ride bikes, build connections and transform places

  783. Washington Area Community Investment Fund (2020) (Washington, DC)

  784. Washington Bach Consort (2018) (Washington, DC)
    Professional baroque ensemble serving residents of all ages in DC.

  785. Washington Bach Consort (2022) (Washington, DC)

  786. Washington English Center (2017) (Washington, DC)
    English classes and workforce development programs for adult immigrants.

  787. Washington English Center (2025) (Washington, DC)

  788. Washington Housing Conservancy (2024) (Washington, DC)

  789. Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Legal services, advocacy, outreach, and education to address homelessness and affordable housing.

  790. Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (2021) (Washington, DC)

  791. Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (2025) (Washington, DC)

  792. Washington Revels (2024) (Glen Echo, MD)

  793. Washington School for Girls (2019) (Washington, DC)

  794. Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (2021) (Washington, DC)

  795. Washington Urban Debate League (2018) (Washington , DC)
    Providing after school debate in under-served communities.

  796. Washington Urban Debate League (2022) (Washington, DC)

  797. Washington Urban Debate League (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Debate Drives Civil Discourse, Academics and Self-Confidence around the DMV

  798. Washington Youth Garden (2020) (Washington, DC)

  799. We Are Family Senior Outreach Network (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Services for low-income seniors to help them age in place.

  800. Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (2021) (Chantilly, VA)

  801. Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (2025) (Chantilly, VA)

  802. Wheaton Arts Parade (2024) (Wheaton, MD)

  803. Wilderness Leadership & Learning (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Develops life skills for youth with experiential learning, leadership training, and service.

  804. Wilderness Leadership & Learning (2021) (Washington, DC)

  805. WETATi Academy (We're Empowered To Achieve The impossible) (2023) (College Park, MD)

  806. Women Palante (2026) (Washington, MD)
    Empowers Latina mothers through holistic business education and wellbeing programs

  807. Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace (2017) (Bethesda, MD)
    Strengthens women's technology, communication, and advocacy skills to support democratic and ethical practices, and enhance human rights.

  808. Woodley House (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Provides mental health housing and support services to adults with chronic and persistent mental illness.

  809. Woodley House (2021) (Washington, DC)

  810. Words Beats and Life (2023) (Washington, DC)

  811. Yachad (2020) (Silver Spring, MD)

  812. Yellow Ribbon Fund (2017) (Bethesda, MD)
    Provides programs to make daily life more manageable for wounded service members and their family caregivers.

  813. Young Artists of America (2017) (Rockville, MD)
    Excellence in vocal and instrumental training for youth.

  814. Young Artists of America (2025) (North Bethesda, MD)

  815. Young People for Progress (2025) (Silver Spring, MD)

  816. Young Playwrights' Theater (2017) (Washington, DC)
    Uses the art of playwriting to enhance student literacy, creative expression, and communication.

  817. Young Playwrights' Theater (2021) (Washington, DC)

  818. Youth Activism Project (2022) (Bethesda, MD)

  819. Youth Leadership Foundation (2017) (Bethesda, MD)
    Enriching underserved youth and families in the DC area with mentorship and character education.

  820. Youth Leadership Foundation (2025) (Washington, DC)

  821. YWCA National Capital Area (2022) (Washington, DC)

  822. YWCA National Capital Area (2026) (Washington, DC)
    Eliminate racism and empower women

Total: 822