Funding search · ADHD and learning differences · Washington DC
Who funds ADHD and learning differences work in Washington DC
15 funders have a record of paying for ADHD and learning differences work by Washington DC recipients: 41 grants totaling $6.2M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Gates Foundation ($2.0M), Allegra C Ford-Thomas Foundation ($51,500) and Gerard B Lambert Foundation ($1.5M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Washington DC recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $1.0M to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES INC — k-12 education; postsecondary education; public awareness and analysis
Largest: $19,500 to THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES — allegra ford-thomas scholarship fund
Largest: $547,848 to CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER — to support children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
Largest: $400,000 to National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc — to lead and develop coalitions focused on policy and education.
Largest: $291,668 to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES INC — for general operating support
Largest: $150,000 to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES — see attached footnote
Largest: $10,500 to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES INC — anne ford scholarship fund
Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $109,100 · through 2024Largest: $70,000 to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES — unrestricted grant to support organization's exempt purpose
Largest: $10,000 to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES — educational and charitable
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $107,400 · through 2024Largest: $60,000 to National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc — general operating support
Seattle FoundationSeattle, WACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $80,000 · through 2023Largest: $60,000 to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES INC — to support the rapid response desk for educational equity
Possibility LabsSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $24,000 · through 2023Largest: $12,000 to NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES — general operating support
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