What The Washington Home does

The Washington Home is a 501(c)(3) private foundation headquartered in Washington, DC that deploys endowment-derived capital through grants to community-based nonprofit organizations serving older adults, terminally ill residents, and their caregivers across the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Founded in 1888 as The Washington Home for Incurables, the organization historically operated as a direct-care provider of nursing home, rehabilitation, and hospice services; in 2015 the Board decided to divest the Northwest DC nursing facility and in 2019 transferred hospice operations to Capital Caring Health, completing a strategic transition to a pure grant-making foundation in 2020 (Federal Tax ID: 53-0196647).

The foundation's core product is its annual grant program, which distributed $26,830,438 across 50+ partner organizations from July 2020 to June 2025, with FY26 grants of $4,521,693 awarded through 11 collaborative initiatives covering all eight DC Wards. There is no proprietary technology platform; the operating surface consists of a WordPress-based website, a monthly email newsletter (Inside The Washington Home), an annual Impact Report, and a six-part educational video series on advance directives developed with Dr. Eleanor Tanno. Foundation revenue is derived from investment returns on the endowment created from the divestiture of legacy operations; no fees, subscriptions, or pricing tiers are offered.

Its go-to-market is community-led grantmaking: an annual collaborative RFP process beginning in November, an open-call grant application system introduced in 2024, multi-year commitments, and an annual Meet-N-Greet for prospective grantees. The foundation focuses on four funding priority areas — social isolation, caregiver relief, food insecurity, and healthcare access for the critically ill — operating with a small core staff of three plus support functions and a 12-member Board of Directors. Leadership comprises CEO Crystal Carr Townsend (joined January 29, 2024, previously President & CEO of the Healthcare Initiative Foundation for 12 years), Program Director Tiffany Oscar, and Program Officer Patricia Ndimantang.

Name

The Washington Home

Legal name

The Washington Home

Website

https://thewashingtonhome.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Washington Home is a Washington, DC 501(c)(3) private foundation that distributes endowment-funded grants to 50+ community nonprofits serving older adults, terminally ill residents, and their caregivers. Focus areas include social isolation, food insecurity, caregiver relief, and healthcare access across all eight DC Wards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropic Foundation / Grant-making Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Community grant-making foundation
• Aging services grants
• Nonprofit philanthropy funding
• Elderly care foundation
• Collaborative grant programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Endowment / Investment Income: The Washington Home is a 501(c)(3) private foundation transitioned to foundation status in 2020. It consolidated its financial resources from the prior nursing home and hospice operations to be deployed as grant capital. Revenue is derived from the foundation's endowment and investment returns, distributed annually as grants to community nonprofits serving older adults in the DC metropolitan area. Federal Tax Identification Number: 53-0196647.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Washington Home is a 501(c)(3) private foundation that provides grant funding to community nonprofit organizations serving older adults and terminally ill residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Since transitioning to foundation status in 2020, it has deployed over $26.8 million in grants across 50+ partner organizations operating in all eight DC Wards, with funding focused on reducing social isolation, supporting caregivers, addressing food insecurity, and improving healthcare access for the critically ill. The foundation operates through an annual collaborative RFP, an open-call grant application process, and a planned giving program.

Product overview

The Washington Home is a private charitable foundation that provides grant funding to community organizations serving older adults and terminally ill residents in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Founded in 1888, the foundation transitioned from direct care (nursing home and hospice services) to a grantmaking foundation model in 2020. The organization focuses its funding on four priority areas: reducing social isolation, supporting caregiver needs, decreasing food insecurity, and supporting the critically ill through healthcare access. Rather than operating direct services, TWH partners with over 50 local nonprofit organizations to fund programs and initiatives across all eight DC Wards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Collaborative RFP Grant Program Annual recurring grant program that distributes multi-year grants to Washington, DC-based nonprofit organizations serving older adults and the critically ill. Grants are awarded through a collaborative RFP process beginning each November, with priority on multi-organization proposals addressing social isolation, caregiver support, food insecurity, and healthcare access across all eight DC Wards.
• Open-Call Grant Application Process Self-serve open-call grant application channel that expanded the foundation's accessibility beyond invited collaborative RFP participants. Inaugural 2024 open call awarded over $4.2M to 31 local nonprofits; FY26 cycle expanded to 50 nonprofit partners (76% more than prior year) including nine new organizations.
• Trusts and Bequests (Planned Giving)

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ older adults impacted by FY25 grants
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

75 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital Caring HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Capital Caring Health is TWH's primary hospice partner. In 2019, TWH transferred both its in-home and in-patient hospice services to Capital Caring Health. Since 2020, TWH has provided $4,183,437 in grants to Capital Caring Health for social isolation and critically ill healthcare access/caregiver relief programs. Capital Caring Health also coordinates the distribution of 1,000 robotic pets acquired through TWH's $150,000 investment.
• Iona Senior ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWH provided $2,237,718 in grants (2020–2025) to Iona Senior Services for social isolation, food insecurity, caregiver relief, and sponsorship. TWH was a lead donor funding $1M toward construction of Iona East – The Washington Home Center, a new adult daycare center in Ward 8 that serves 40–50 people per day.
• Food & FriendscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $1,760,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity and critically ill programs. Part of the Healthy Food Access Collaboration. TWH supports Food & Friends' capital campaign and operations for meal delivery service expansion to chronically ill older adults.
• Capital Area Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $844,360 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity. Lead partner in TWH's Healthy Food Access Collaboration, coordinating the food credit pilot and shared data, distributing monthly fresh produce through senior programs.
• MedStar Washington Hospital CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $2,244,633 in grants (2020–2025) across social isolation, food insecurity, critically ill healthcare access, caregiver relief, and emergency funds for older adults.
• Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $1,490,281 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation and sponsorship. TWH funded $2M toward a new hospice wing at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, DC. TWH's Board Vice Chair Oak Strawbridge serves on the Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Board.
• Seabury Resources for AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $875,500 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity, caregiver relief, social isolation, and sponsorship. Serves as Lead Agency for both Ward 5 and Ward 6 collaboratives, providing social programming, community dining, care management, screenings, caregiver support, and transportation.
• East River Family Strengthening Collaborative (ERFSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $1,023,857 in grants (2020–2025) across critically ill healthcare access, caregiver relief, food insecurity, and social isolation. Partner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration providing home grocery delivery support in Wards 1, 7, and 8. Oversaw distribution and care management of 1,000 robotic pets to DC residents in Wards 1, 7, and 8.
• Northwest Neighbors Village (13 DC Villages)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $1,005,184 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation, food insecurity, and emergency funds. Receives DC Village Council funding of $200,000 in FY26. Supports 13 villages operating in the District of Columbia developing core services and resources for baseline uniformity.
• The George Washington University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $2,196,873 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation and critically ill programs.
• Christ HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $673,300 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief. Partner in Ward 5 Collaborative providing medical respite, behavioral health and addiction support, case management, and community-based services. Partner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration providing medically appropriate daily meals for medical respite patients.
• Joseph's HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $557,500 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief, continuing TWH's legacy of providing access to hospice services.
• Georgetown UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $1,013,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief.
• MedStar Georgetown University HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $306,991 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation and critically ill programs.
• HelpAge USA Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $200,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Partner in Ward 5 Collaborative providing peer-led, basic cognitive support for older adults through the Friendship Bench program, established at Christ House.
• The Catholic University of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $250,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief. Partner in Healthcare Workforce Pipeline collaborative, providing nursing and medical students access to training for geriatric specialties and resource connection services.
• Home Care PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $468,700 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief. Partner in Healthcare Workforce Pipeline collaborative providing training for medical respite programs.
• Miriam's KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $350,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity and critically ill healthcare access/caregiver relief. Partner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration providing nutritious meals and case management for older adults experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Howard University (Hayes Senior Wellness Center & Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $393,360 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation and critically ill programs. Partner in Ward 6 Collaborative providing health and fitness, nutrition services, benefits assistance, social engagement, cognitive health support, and direct connections to nursing, pharmacy, and medical services at Howard University.
• DC Central KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $200,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity programs. Partner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration delivering seven fresh, seasonal meals weekly for mobility-limited older adults (citywide delivery support).
• We Are Family Senior Outreach NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $80,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity and social isolation. Partner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration providing volunteer-powered food credits, grocery trips, home delivery, and emergency deliveries.
• SOME, Inc. (So Others Might Eat)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $495,470 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs.
• Lisner Louise Dickerson Hurt HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $505,000 in grants (2020–2025) for sponsorship and critically ill healthcare access/caregiver relief.
• Bread for the CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $105,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity programs. Partner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration providing client-choice pantry access, leveraging food credits with CAFB to expand dignified access.
• Martha's TablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $150,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity programs.
• Mary's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $219,293 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation and food insecurity programs.
• The Wilderness Technology Alliance (WildTech)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $355,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Partner in Ward 5 Collaborative providing basic digital literacy training, device access, virtual training opportunities, and technical support to reduce social isolation among older adults.
• Unity Health CarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $375,270 in grants (2020–2025) for emergency funds and critically ill healthcare access/caregiver relief. Provides all-inclusive dental support covering preventive care and specialty services.
• Community of HopecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $100,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief. Provides all-inclusive dental support covering preventive care and specialty services.
• Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan WashingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $48,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief. Partner in Ward 5 Collaborative providing low-vision support groups, tech talks, community events, and caregiver training.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $50,000 sponsorship (2020–2025). TWH is a participating team and event sponsor of the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's on the National Mall.
• Philanthropy DMV (formerly Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $67,500 in sponsorship grants (2020–2025). TWH CEO Crystal Carr Townsend serves on the PDMV Board as member and outgoing Treasurer. PDMV produces Regional History report on life expectancy disparities and hosts Healthy Communities Working Group.
• Zion Baptist Church, Inc. (Genevieve N. Johnson Senior Day Care Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $226,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief. Partner in DC Village Council FY26 collaborative.
• Brookland Senior Day Care CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $116,500 in grants (2020–2025) for caregiver relief programs.
• Plants and Blooms ReimaginedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $70,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Partner in Ward 5 and Ward 6 collaboratives providing nature-based therapeutic programs using plant and flower activities, including pop-up Bloom Mobile events to promote social connection and mental wellness.
• Far Southeast Family Strengthening CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $83,727 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs.
• Thrive DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $125,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity and social isolation programs.
• Wendt Center for Loss & HealingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $50,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Content partner providing grief and bereavement information featured on TWH's community resources page.
• Whitman-Walker FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $150,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill programs.
• Byte BackcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $64,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs.
• Kingdom Care Senior VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $60,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs.
• FurnishHope DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $30,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs.
• Friendship PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $25,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill programs.
• Stoddard Baptist Home FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $38,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill programs.
• Terrific, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $127,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation, caregiver relief, and emergency funds.
• Vida Senior CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $110,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Partner in Ward 6 Collaborative. Scaling capacity through a new home visitation program providing case management, connective services, and wellness checks, and offering an on-site breakfast program.
• Smith Center for Healing & The ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $185,294 in grants (2020–2025) for caregiver relief, critically ill, and sponsorship programs.
• World Central KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $30,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity programs.
• Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $44,550 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity programs.
• Rebuilding Together DCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $50,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Provides home repairs to retrofit housing to improve home safety and food security so older adults can age in place.
• DC GreenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $100,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity programs. Partner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration providing Food is Medicine, nutrition, and wellness training at The Well at Oxon Run.
• We Care, Inc. (Feed The Fridge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $139,000 in grants (2020–2025) for food insecurity programs.
• Holistic Horsemanship Services 501C3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $41,140 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Partner in Ward 5 Collaborative.
• Goods for GoodcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $102,500 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs.
• Children's National HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $10,000 in grants (2020–2025) for critically ill healthcare access and caregiver relief.
• Capitol Hill VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $10,000 in grants (2020–2025) for social isolation programs. Partner in Ward 6 Collaborative delivering social isolation intervention and wellness programming, conducting outreach, and strengthening caregiver programming based on Memory Studio.
• Georgetown VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecipient of $5,000 in sponsorship grants (2020–2025).
• Greater Brookland Intergenerational VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward 5 Collaborative offering subsidized memberships, home assessments, transportation, volunteer support, and social/educational programming to connect older adults and their caregivers to ongoing services.
• Story TapestriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward 6 Collaborative facilitating programs at Waterfront Village that promote communication, creativity, and emotional well-being.
• Waterfront VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward 6 Collaborative offering arts and wellness programs to attract disconnected populations, tracking support needs in Southwest, Navy Yard, and Buzzard Point, and hosting a drop-in gathering space.
• Food For All DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration providing monthly home-delivered groceries choice-based Food is Medicine programming supporting diabetes and hypertension management.
• FRESHFARMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthy Food Access Collaboration aggregating local produce and delivering wholesale produce bags (no markup) to partners via a food credit pilot.
• Black Women Thriving East of the RiverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthcare Workforce Pipeline collaborative.
• DC AppleseedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthcare Workforce Pipeline collaborative.
• Montgomery CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthcare Workforce Pipeline collaborative providing nursing students access to training for geriatric specialties.
• Summa PrimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Healthcare Workforce Pipeline collaborative.
• Jubilee HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• Mary's House DCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• Palisades VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• Cleveland & Woodley Park VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• Dupont Circle VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• East Rock Creek VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• Foggy Bottom VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• Glover Park VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Ward-Based FY26 collaborative.
• Dr. Eleanor Tanno / AdvanceDirectiveMDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTWH partnered with Dr. Eleanor Tanno to develop a six-part video series on advance directives to help community members learn about advance directives and make informed decisions on their long-term medical care choices. Resources are sponsored by TWH and are the sole property of Eleanor Tanno, MD and AdvanceDirectiveMD.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Healthcare Initiative Foundation: Montgomery County-based private health conversion foundation focused on improving health and health equity for underserved populations. Direct comparable in geography, funding model, and health-equity focus; TWH's current CEO previously led HIF for 12 years, underscoring the operational similarity.
• RRF Foundation for Aging: National private foundation solely dedicated to aging issues, funding research, policy, and practice. Mirrors TWH in being a foundation whose sole mission is the well-being of older adults, with similar grant-making mechanics.
• Greater Washington Community Foundation: Regional DC community foundation serving the National Capital Region through grant-making and donor-advised funds. Comparable as a regional DC grant-maker, though broader in scope than TWH's aging-focused mission.
• The SCAN Foundation: Independent public charity focused on advancing a continuum of care for older adults through policy, research, and partnerships. Comparable mission profile (aging), comparable grant-making structure, and similar focus on systems-level change for older adults.
• Hospice Foundation of America: National nonprofit foundation supporting hospice and end-of-life care through education, public engagement, and grant-making. Overlaps with TWH's legacy hospice mission and current funding of Capital Caring Health and hospice-focused grants.

Broad incumbents

• The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation: Large national private foundation with senior services as a core funding priority. A broader incumbent funder of aging services across housing, health, and community supports — comparable capital deployment profile but with national reach versus TWH's DC focus.
• AARP Foundation: National philanthropic affiliate of AARP focused on securing income, health, and community for vulnerable older adults. A broad-incumbent aging-services peer with a much larger footprint but overlapping mission on social isolation and food insecurity.

Others

• Capital Area Food Bank: Regional food-bank serving the DC metro area; a major TWH Healthy Food Access Collaboration partner. Adjacent ecosystem participant whose food-insecurity focus directly overlaps TWH's funded programming, though it operates direct service rather than grant-making.
• Iona Senior Services: DC-based aging-services nonprofit providing adult day, case management, and senior village programs — and a $2.24M TWH grantee. Closely comparable in target population (DC older adults) and service mix, though operating rather than grant-making in nature.

Emerging players

• Health Foundation for Western & Central New York: Regional health conversion foundation funding behavioral health, healthy aging, and rural health across a multi-county region. Comparable size and grant-making model to TWH but with a broader health scope and different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/thewashingtonhome
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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments39 records

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