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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 52-1340920

Potomac Health Foundation

A private foundation in Woodbridge, VA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 55 grants and $5.9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Email
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Announcements are sent out in december, and applications are submitted in the spring.
Restrictions
The foundation grants general operating support awards by invitation only to agencies making up the health safety net for the medically underserved. This includes support for those agencies that provide direct clinical services to patients, including primary, dental, medication, mental health, vision or other health services. These grants are made on an annual basis and there is no limit to number of years funded. Grants are awarded to section 501(c)(3) public charities, including section 509(a)(1), section 509(a)(2), section 509(a)(3), domestic units of government, and exempt operating foundations. All other agencies would only be eligible if applying with a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. The foundation provides grant support to organizations that serve the people of eastern prince william county, virginia, and the immediately adjacent communities in eastern fairfax and stafford counties.
Contact person
On file
Phone
On file
Email
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
Announcements are sent out in december, and applications are submitted in the spring.
Restrictions
This program makes project-based grants, renewable on an annual basis, through an open request for proposals (RFP) process. The maximum grant amount is $250,000 annually. Grants are awarded to section 501(c)(3) public charities, including section 509(a)(1), section 509(a)(2), section 509(a)(3), domestic units of government, and exempt operating foundations. All other agencies would only be eligible if applying with a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. The foundation provides grant support to organizations that serve the people of eastern prince william county, virginia, and the immediately adjacent communities in eastern fairfax and stafford counties.

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Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,865,522

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $109,573,060

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,972,302

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $107,812,905

  • Tax year 2022

    $866,400

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $105,638,628

  • Tax year 2021

    $6,744,287

    Grants listed
    79
    Assets, end of year
    $104,353,678

  • Tax year 2020

    $6,238,645

    Grants listed
    94
    Assets, end of year
    $124,789,436

  • Tax year 2019

    $5,181,821

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $109,559,427

  • Tax year 2018

    $5,221,318

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $111,326,130

  • Tax year 2017

    $5,159,651

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $107,675,103

Grants paid in 2024

55 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Prince William County Community ServicesManassas, VA

    Crisis receiving and stabilization center

    $500,000
  2. Northern Virginia Family ServiceFalls Church, VA

    Public health benefits & insurance navigation ($25,343); operating support ($227,500)

    $252,843
  3. Action in Community Through Service IncDumfries, VA

    Operating support

    $250,000
  4. Pathway HomesFairfax, VA

    Operating support

    $250,000
  5. The ARC of Greater Prince WilliamDale City, VA

    Operating support

    $250,000
  6. The House Student Leadership CenterWoodbridge, VA

    Operating support

    $250,000
  7. Youth for TomorrowBristow, VA

    Behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment services ($175,000); operating support ($72,280)

    $247,280
  8. Virginia Poverty Law CenterRichmond, VA

    Enroll va potomac program

    $192,135
  9. Institute of Public Health InnovationWashington, DC

    Capacity building

    $178,574
  10. The Fenwick FoundationArlington, VA

    Project adapt - oral care for low-resource adults

    $167,500
  11. George Mason University Office of Sponsored ProgramsFairfax, VA

    Operating support

    $150,000
  12. Legal Aid Justice CenterCharlottesvle, VA

    Legal aid justice center ($45,000); protecting the lives and livelihood of low-income immigrants ($105,000)

    $150,000
  13. Boys & Girls Club of Greater WashingtonWashington, DC

    Promoting healthy lifestyles for youth at hylton & heiser boys & girls club

    $146,762
  14. Scan of Northern VirginiaFalls Church, VA

    Operating support

    $133,333
  15. Young InvinciblesWashington, DC

    Healthy young america - nova

    $133,333
  16. Virginia Foundation for Community College EducationRichmond, VA

    PHF fellows program

    $127,355
  17. The Chris Atwood FoundationReston, VA

    Improving individual health ($32,565); revive to thrive program ($88,863)

    $121,428
  18. Nova Food RescueDumfries, VA

    Food rescue program

    $119,350
  19. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical CenterWoodbridge, VA

    Nursing scholarship program ($9,000); workforce development ($21,000); operating support ($87,500)

    $117,500
  20. Nova Scriptscentral IncFalls Church, VA

    Operating support

    $115,000
  21. Lorton Community Action CenterLorton, VA

    All can be healthy initiative

    $110,000
  22. Nueva Vida IncAlexandria, VA

    Operating support

    $105,000
  23. The Salvation Army of Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA

    Emergency rent and utilities assistance expansion

    $105,000
  24. Catholic Charities Arlington Diocese Mother of Mercy Free Medical ClinicManassas, VA

    Operating support

    $100,000
  25. Greater Prince William Community Health CenterWoodbridge, VA

    Operating support

    $100,000
  26. Lloyd F Moss Free ClinicFredericksbrg, VA

    Operating support

    $93,000
  27. Hamkae CenterFairfax, VA

    Asian american community health access program

    $90,715
  28. National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc Prince William County ChapterDumfries, VA

    Health equity: promoting oral health ($24,600); oral health focusing on improving knowledge, prevention, screening and treatment of oral disease ($59,500)

    $84,100
  29. Streetlight Community Outreach MinistriesWoodbridge, VA

    RN position for medically fragile housing and supportive shelter clients

    $76,938
  30. Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC

    Short-term emergency food in PFH service area ($22,500); short-term emergency food, with a focus on wellness ($52,500)

    $75,000
  31. Just NeighborsAnnandale, VA

    Immigrant-focused medical-legal partnership

    $75,000
  32. Virginia Community Food ConnectionsSpotsylvania, VA

    Operating support

    $75,000
  33. Prince William County Community Foundation IncWoodbridge, VA

    Combating hunger on wheels (c.h.o.w.) wagon initiatives

    $73,230
  34. Workhouse Arts Foundation IncLorton, VA

    Workhouse military in the arts initiatives (wmai)

    $70,000
  35. Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (voice)Arlington, VA

    Prince william county crisis receiving center

    $65,000
  36. Literacy Volunteers of America Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA

    B4 health literacy program

    $60,000
  37. Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters (braws)Vienna, VA

    Supply menstrual products and undergarments to residents of prince william county ($16,200); supply menstrual products and undergarments to eastern prince william county and southern fairfax county ($41,580)

    $57,780
  38. Northern Virginia Food RescueDumfries, VA

    Food rescue expansion

    $52,500
  39. Voices for Virginia's ChildrenRichmond, VA

    Operating support

    $52,500
  40. Prince William Drop-In CenterWoodbridge, VA

    Operating support

    $51,500
  41. Capital Caring HealthTemple Terr, FL

    Community grief and counseling program ($11,370); community grief and bereavement ($30,937)

    $42,307
  42. Postpartum Support VaFredericksburg, VA

    Healthy moms, healthy babies program

    $42,003
  43. Project Mend-A-House IncManassas, VA

    Operating support

    $42,000
  44. Foods & Friends IncWashington, DC

    Specialized nutrition services for seriously ill virginians

    $40,000
  45. CFH IncManassas, VA

    Creating foundations for healthy living through access to healthy food

    $35,000
  46. Hepatitis B Initiative of DCWashington, DC

    Comprehensive health and wellness program

    $35,000
  47. The Voluntary Action Center of Prince William Area IncManassas, VA

    Vets -veterans enhanced transportation service

    $35,000
  48. Greater DC Diaper BankSilver Spring, MD

    Providing and empowering families in greater DC with essentials to thrive

    $31,084
  49. RX PartnershipHenrico, VA

    Operating support

    $30,000
  50. National Capital Treatment & RecoveryArlington, VA

    Patient assistance fund - PHF service area

    $25,000
  51. NAMI Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA

    Community mental health awareness: focus on youth and family in under-served populations

    $20,972
  52. PW Library FoundationWoodbridge, VA

    Access to health screenings and education for all

    $17,500
  53. Tahirih Justice CenterFalls Church, VA

    Addressing social determinants of health of immigrant survivors of gender-based violence

    $15,000
  54. The Women's CenterVienna, VA

    Enhanced access to mental health program

    $15,000
  55. Volunteer Prince WiliamManassas, VA

    Veterans enhanced transportation service

    $15,000

Approved for future payment

43 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Action in Community Through Service IncDumfries, VA

    Operating support

    $500,000
  2. Pathway HomesFairfax, VA

    Operating support

    $500,000
  3. The ARC of Greater Prince WilliamDale City, VA

    Operating support

    $500,000
  4. The House Student Leadership CenterWoodbridge, VA

    Operating support

    $500,000
  5. Virginia Poverty Law CenterRichmond, VA

    Enroll va potomac program

    $384,270
  6. Scan of Northern VirginiaFalls Church, VA

    Operating support

    $266,667
  7. Young InvinciblesWashington, DC

    Healthy young america - nova

    $266,667
  8. Virginia Foundation for Community College EducationRichmond, VA

    PHF fellows program

    $254,710
  9. Nueva Vida IncAlexandria, VA

    Operating support

    $210,000
  10. Virginia Community Food ConnectionsSpotsylvania, VA

    Operating support

    $150,000
  11. Workhouse Arts Foundation IncLorton, VA

    Workhouse military in the arts initiatives (wmai)

    $140,000
  12. Prince William Drop-In CenterWoodbridge, VA

    Operating support

    $103,000
  13. Youth for TomorrowBristow, VA

    Behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment services

    $75,000
  14. Boys & Girls Club of Greater WashingtonWashington, DC

    Promoting healthy lifestyles for youth at hylton & heiser boys & girls club

    $62,898
  15. Northern Virginia Family ServiceFalls Church, VA

    Operating support

    $60,000
  16. The Fenwick FoundationArlington, VA

    Project adapt - oral care for low-resource adults

    $52,500
  17. Nova Food RescueDumfries, VA

    Food rescue program

    $51,150
  18. Legal Aid Justice CenterCharlottesvle, VA

    Protecting the lives and livelihood of low-income immigrants

    $45,000
  19. Hamkae CenterFairfax, VA

    Asian american community health access program

    $38,878
  20. The Chris Atwood FoundationReston, VA

    Revive to thrive program

    $38,084
  21. Lorton Community Action CenterLorton, VA

    All can be healthy initiative

    $37,500
  22. The Salvation Army of Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA

    Emergency rent and utilities assistance expansion

    $36,000
  23. National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc Prince William County ChapterDumfries, VA

    Oral health focusing on improving knowledge, prevention, screening and treatment of oral disease

    $25,500
  24. Streetlight Community Outreach MinistriesWoodbridge, VA

    RN position for medically fragile housing and supportive shelter clients

    $23,285
  25. Prince William County Community Foundation IncWoodbridge, VA

    Combating hunger on wheels (c.h.o.w.) wagon initiatives

    $22,942
  26. Capital Area Food BankWashington, DC

    Short-term emergency food, with a focus on wellness

    $22,500
  27. Just NeighborsAnnandale, VA

    Immigrant-focused medical-legal partnership

    $22,500
  28. Voices for Virginia's ChildrenRichmond, VA

    Operating support

    $22,500
  29. Postpartum Support VaFredericksburg, VA

    Healty moms, healthy babies program

    $18,001
  30. Literacy Volunteers of America Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA

    B4healthliteracy program

    $18,000
  31. Project Mend-A-House IncManassas, VA

    Operating support

    $18,000
  32. Bringing Resources to Aid Women's Shelters (braws)Vienna, VA

    Supply menstrual products and undergarments to eastern prince william county and southern fairfax county

    $17,820
  33. CFH IncManassas, VA

    Creating foundations for healthy living through access to healthy food

    $15,000
  34. Hepatitis B Initiative of DCWashington, DC

    Comprehensive health and wellness program

    $15,000
  35. The Voluntary Action Center of Prince William Area IncManassas, VA

    Vets -veterans enhanced transportation service

    $15,000
  36. Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (voice)Arlington, VA

    Prince william county crisis receiving center

    $15,000
  37. Capital Caring HealthTemple Terr, FL

    Community grief and bereavement

    $13,259
  38. Foods & Friends IncWashington, DC

    Specialized nutrition services for seriously ill virginians

    $12,000
  39. Greater DC Diaper BankSilver Spring, MD

    Empowering families in greater DC with essentials to thrive

    $10,107
  40. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical CenterWoodbridge, VA

    Workforce development

    $9,000
  41. NAMI Prince WilliamWoodbridge, VA

    Community mental health awareness: focus on youth and family in under-served populations

    $8,988
  42. National Capital Treatment & RecoveryArlington, VA

    Patient assistance fund

    $7,500
  43. PW Library FoundationWoodbridge, VA

    Access to health screenings and education for all

    $7,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services4 grants $566,42725% of the total
  2. Mental health3 grants $422,92819% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid2 grants $342,13515% of the total
  4. Health4 grants $270,30712% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture3 grants $226,93810% of the total
  6. Civil rights3 grants $200,8339% of the total
  7. 2 other causes4 grants $220,23010% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Virginia48 grants $5,225,769
  2. District of Columbia7 grants $639,753

Officers, directors and trustees

16 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Erin Thomas-MatthewsEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $141,601
  • Marion M WallCHAIR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Carol S Shapiro MD MbaVICE-CHAIR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Gayle WhitlockTREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Wayne MallardSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Carlos CastroDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Paul GadenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sam Hill EddDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Debra Lee MDDIRECTOR AS OF MARCH 2024 Hours 1Pay $0
  • Phyllis Morgan PHDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • William M MossDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarah Pitkin PHDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Wiliam C Reha MD MbaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • R Michael SorensenDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Alice Tang Do MbaDIRECTOR TO JANUARY 2024 Hours 1Pay $0
  • Clarice Torian MedDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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