Foundation For Creativity In Dispute

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Private Foundation
RESTON, VirginiaSmallEIN: 541967443
Education NonprofitsLegal Aid SocietiesResearch Institutions

ffcdr.com is the website for The Foundation for Creativity in Dispute Resolution; the domain (FFCDR.COM) is explicitly listed on the foundation’s IRS Form 990 filings and ProPublica profile. The foundation is a private foundation focused on education and creative dispute resolution and mediation. The site contains an About page describing mission/activities and a Contact page with an email address.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Established educational or legal institutions (law schools, university foundations, research centers) or existing partners with programs in dispute resolution, mediation, scholarships, or related research.

Good Fit

  • A clear program in dispute resolution, mediation, or legal education.
  • Institutional status (university foundation, law school, or registered charity).
  • Existing relationship, referral, or prior collaboration with the foundation or its leadership.
  • Project or fund alignment with named purposes (scholarships, program underwriting, dispute resolution curriculum, research).

Geography

Moderate

Observed grants span four states (FL, CA, PA, NY) in the latest year, with a geographic spread beyond a single metro but concentrated by dollars (over half of 2023 dollars to Florida).

Recipient Variety

Moderate

The foundation funded 14 distinct recipients in 2022 and six distinct recipients in 2023, showing a moderate spread of independent beneficiaries while financial support in 2023 was concentrated among a few larger grants.

New Applicants

Restrictive

The foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected recipients and the profile shows high dollar concentration and invitation-style giving; although some new recipients appeared in 2023, there is no behavioral evidence of an open application pipeline and selection appears invitation-based.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026