The Mousetrap Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 52-2285383
Foundation Overview
Based in Reston, VA, The Mousetrap Foundation has awarded 155 grants totaling $14,347,285 to organizations in District of Columbia, Montana and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,500 to $400,000, with a median award of $100,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 16 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in Virginia and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Warrenton (35%), Richmond (18%), Leesburg (14%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 64% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Mousetrap Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayuda Inc | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fenwick Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Howard University | $220,946 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $125,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Stanford Law School | $200,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Chehalis Foundation | $5,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | $20,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Best Buddies | $100,000 | Falls Church, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Ford's Theatre | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| National Museum | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Virginia | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Carroll Child Care | $25,000 | Westminster, MD, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Michigan | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Aarp | $10,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aarp Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aclu | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $15,000 | The Plains, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| American Nutrition Association | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ayuda Inc | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Children's Home Society Of Virginia | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Committee To Protect Journalists | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Discover Children's Museum | $5,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fenwick Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Howard University | $210,899 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ifaw | $10,000 | Yarmouth Port, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Innocence Project | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee | $15,000 | Albert Lea, MN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Island Chapel | $10,000 | Lummi Island, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Land Trust Of Virginia | $15,000 | Middleburg, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Michigan Law School | $50,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Oxfam | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Peer | $15,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $125,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pogo | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Public Citizen | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Raices | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Red Rover | $10,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Repro Rising Virginia | $175,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Stanford Law School | $200,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Chehalis Foundation | $10,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The National Trust For Historic Preservation | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Unicef | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wamu | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | $25,000 | Chehalis, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| World Conservation Society | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ayuda Inc | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fenwick Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Howard University | $250,892 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $175,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $160,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stanford Law School | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Well Done Foundation | $100,000 | Shelby, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Nutrition Association | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ayuda Inc | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fenwick Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Howard University | $250,892 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $175,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $160,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stanford Law School | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Well Done Foundation | $100,000 | Shelby, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Nutrition Association | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ayuda Inc | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fenwick Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Howard University | $250,892 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $175,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $160,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Stanford Law School | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Well Done Foundation | $100,000 | Shelby, MT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Nutrition Association | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ayuda Inc | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $125,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $125,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Stanford Law School | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Fenwick Foundation | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Center For Innovation | $300,000 | Linthicum, MD, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Campaign Legal Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Howard University | $190,924 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Well Done Foundation | $105,840 | Shelby, MT, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ayuda Inc | $225,000 | Washington, DC, US | Virginia Operations And Pro-bono Project | 2020 |
| The Greenhouse Project | $400,000 | Linthicum, MD, US | Flagship Greenhouse Model | 2020 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Law Student Involvement | 2020 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Glacier Youth Corps Program | 2020 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Diabetes Program | 2020 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $125,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Communications Capacity Building, Richmond Activities And Program For Disadvantaged | 2020 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $62,500 | Warrenton, VA, US | Food Security Program | 2020 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | Dental And Mental Health Programs | 2020 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Prepare For The 2020 Election | 2020 |
| World Central Kitchen | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Hire A Fundraiser | 2020 |
| Ayuda Inc | $175,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funds For Reviving Ayuda's Pro Bono Program | 2018 |
| World Central Kitchen | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Icap Program | 2018 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Glacier Youth Program | 2018 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Diabetes Program | 2018 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $100,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support For Richmond Office And Disadvantaged Youth | 2018 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $120,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | Support The Minority Outreach Program | 2018 |
| Stanford University | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Support The Design School And Its Design Teaching Efforts And Programs | 2018 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | Funds For Dental Program And Mental Health | 2018 |
| The Greenhouse Project | $100,000 | Linthicum, MD, US | The Best Life Memory Program | 2018 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Suppport | 2018 |
| Ayuda Inc | $175,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funds For Reviving Ayuda's Pro Bono Program | 2017 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Suppport | 2017 |
| Cooperative Development Services | $10,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | Diabetes Program | 2017 |
| The Greenhouse Project | $100,000 | Linthicum, MD, US | The Best Life Memory Program | 2017 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $120,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | Support The Minority Outreach Program | 2017 |
| Stanford University | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Suppport | 2017 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | Funds For Dental Program And General Support | 2017 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Suppport | 2017 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | $150,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funds For New Attorney And General Support | 2017 |
| Jefferson Scholars Foundation | $100,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Ayuda Inc | $125,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | $50,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | General Suppport | 2016 |
| Loudoun County Free Clinic | $100,000 | Leesburg, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Mobile Hope Loudoun | $25,000 | Ashburn, VA, US | General Suppport | 2016 |
| Naral Pro-choice America Foundation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | $120,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Stanford University | $100,000 | Stanford, CA, US | General Suppport | 2016 |
| The Fauquier Free Clinic | $100,000 | Warrenton, VA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Suppport | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 52-2285383 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 12030 SUNRISE VALLEY DR 450 Reston, VA 20191-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Mousetrap Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | James Lintott |
|---|---|
| Secretary/treasurer | Kendra Harvey |
| Director | J Vander Stoep |
| Director | Matthew Keefer |
Forms 990-PF
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