The Lois And Richard England Foundation
The England Family Foundation (legal name The Lois and Richard England Foundation) is a private family foundation based in Bethesda/D.C. focused on supporting DC-area nonprofits through general operating grants. The website includes grantmaking guidelines, an online application portal, staff listings, and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based nonprofit seeking general operating support with demonstrated impact in the DC region (or a program that can show regional relevance), able to supply standard documents (annual report, IRS determination) and to apply via the online portal during the fall or spring cycles.
Good Fit
- • Organization requests general operating support rather than highly restricted project funding.
- • Clear program alignment with education, human services, or social justice priorities common in the portfolio.
- • Can provide an annual report and IRS determination letter promptly.
- • Has an established presence or programmatic ties in the Washington, D.C. area.
Geography
Grants in the latest year were distributed across 16 states, showing a multi-state footprint, although the DC area received the largest share (about 54% of dollars).
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of independent organizations in the latest year (134 distinct recipients) with most grants listed as general operating support and only modest concentration among top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public website, an online application portal and an eligibility quiz, and the latest year shows a high new-recipient rate (110 new grantees); filings also note a preference for preselected grantees, but observed behavior indicates new applicants can and did enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
