Our
Endowment Goal
How We Choose Our Partners
Charitable organizations are selected through an intensive review process, overseen by the Chairman of the Grant Nominations committee. Every three years the Society begins the process of selecting three new charities to receive our 3-year grant of $5,000/yr. Members of the Grant Nominations committee include the officers of the Society, plus any additional committee members appointed by the President.
Who Can Nominate a Charity?
Any NAIFA-Greater Washington DC member who is also a currently contributing member of the Helping Hands Society (or a lifetime contributor of $5,000 or more, where membership in GWDC is not mandatory) can nominate a 501c3 organization. Nomination forms and supporting material are due by October 1.
Complete our online Grant Nomination Form
Qualifying for Our Grant
To be eligible for The Helping Hands Society's 3-year grant, 501c3 organizations must meet
the following criteria:
Must be a United States entity and be locally focused on serving the Washington DC metropolitan area
Grant money must stay in the United States
Must have a focus on at least one of the following:
- Education for vulnerable children
- Family self-sufficiency
- Support for military veterans
- Homelessness
They need to have, at minimum, a three (3) year Strategic Plan (or similar)
Must have audited financials (if not available, we will accept tax returns)
Must be willing to build a relationship with the Helping Hands Society that is collaborative and will raise visibility for both.
Grants are intended to be three-year evergreen commitments, subject to
committee reconfirmation