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The Ford Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

10,731
grants reported
$2.35B
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$120,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

coregiftmatchingstrengtheninginstitutionaljusticerightssocial

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Where the money goes

  • General and core support for social justice advocacy organizations
  • Immigrant justice, civil rights, and racial equity movement infrastructure
  • Gender and reproductive equity, feminist funds, LGBTQI+ organizations
  • Worker power, anti-monopoly, economic mobility, and criminal justice reform
  • Public interest technology, digital rights, and investigative journalism
  • Arts and culture with an equity frame, including Detroit and regional initiatives

Typical grant

Median grant is $120,000 with the middle half between $50,000 and $250,000, so most of the 10,731 grants are modest institutional support checks. The seven-figure and eight-figure awards go almost entirely to pooled funds, funder collaboratives, and national anchor institutions such as Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Blue Meridian, ACLU, and NAACP LDF. Repeat giving is heavy: the same organizations appear across years, and several receive two separate grants in a single year.

Their words

Phrases from their own grant descriptions, worth speaking back to them.

  • “GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING”
  • “CORE SUPPORT”
  • “INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING”
  • “MOVEMENT”
  • “GLOBAL SOUTH”
  • “NARRATIVE”

Positioning adjacent work

  • Frame the ask as core support for institutional strengthening, not a discrete project budget line.
  • Connect research to a named funded theme: worker organizing, public interest technology, gender equity, or narrative change.
  • Ask $100,000 to $250,000 for a first relationship; seven figures goes to pooled funds and anchors.
  • Emphasize movement partners and Global South collaborators rather than academic outputs alone.

Worth knowing: Money concentrates hard in New York and Washington DC, with California, Massachusetts, and Detroit next, and Detroit giving reflects long-standing Ford commitments there. A small set of intermediaries, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, New Venture Fund, NEO Philanthropy, and Proteus, absorb the largest checks and regrant them, so the practical route in is often through a collaborative Ford already funds rather than direct.

200 grants matching “identify” · $10.2M

  • $800,000

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

    Core support for the social and economic justice leaders project (sej) to identify and implement aligned movement responses to strategic opportunities and challenges.

  • $400,000

    The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Secretariat · 2024

    To identify mechanisms to engage communities in a just energy transition and to institutionalize this engagement in eiti practices

  • $375,000

    Whistle Stop Capital Llc · Greenwich, CT · 2024

    For the finance-focused strategy framework program which will identify new ways to create more equitable technology ecosystems through finance-related advocacy

  • $275,000

    Center for Community Change · Washington, DC · 2024

    Core support for united today, stronger tomorrow to identify issues affecting communities as a result of covid, strengthen organizing work in impacted communities, and inform national advocacy efforts connected to the h… read all
  • $225,000

    The International Crisis Group · New York, NY · 2024

    To continue supporting knowledge generation related to the regional context, emphasizing the ecuadorian crisis and the generalized insecurity in mexico, identifying best practices for public policies and strategies.

  • $200,000

    Leadership Conference Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

    Core support for the civil rights, technology, and privacy table, to address threats to civil rights that are created or exacerbated by digital technology, and identify and promote ways technology can be used to advance… read all
  • $200,000

    Freedman Consulting Llc · Washington, DC · 2024

    Project support for the maryland philanthropy collaborative to identify and support the development of strategic partnerships between philanthropy and the state of maryland to help improve the lives of all marylanders

  • $100,000

    Mexico Unido Contra La Delincuencia Ac · 2024

    To support a consortium in latin america aimed at developing a common understanding of the militarization of public security by civilian governments, identifying the characteristics and impacts in selected countries.

  • $100,000

    Players Philanthropy Fund · Towson, MD · 2024

    Core support for trestle education fund to provide no-cost or low-cost cybersecurity services to grassroots nonprofits, identify critical cybersecurity issues in services used by nonprofits, and support cybersecurity tr… read all
  • $100,000

    The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2024

    Core support to identify and advocate for policies that increasingly protect worker rights and advance social protections of black youth and younger workers.

  • $100,000

    El Colegio De Mexico · 2024

    Core support to strengthen the seminar on peace and violence's capacity for analyzing, studying, and generating knowledge related to hate speech and political polarization in mexico, identifying mechanisms for dialogue,… read all
  • $86,250

    Bard College · Annandaleonhudson, NY · 2024

    Core support for the smart transfer early college high school (echs) program at bard high school early college (bhsec) bronx, designed to identify, recruit, and support underrepresented students in a rigorous and reward… read all
  • $48,344

    Patricia Maria Tappata · New York, NY · 2024

    To document and analyze human rights lessons learned from authoritarian political processes in argentina, el salvador, and peru, including free educational activities and identifying best practices for current challenge… read all
  • $29,250

    Tatyana Sleiman · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $29,250

    Jean Kassir · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $28,300

    Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas · Washington, DC · 2024

    To foster mutual learning and collaboration around the experiences of lgbtq+ communities in the u.s. And cuba, identify challenges, and share best practices on issues of gender equality

  • $24,250

    Namatai Kwekweza · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Ashura Michael · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Chioma Agwuegbo · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Dedren Snead · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Kanzha Irawan Kuswoyo · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Jefferson Barbosa · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Jennifer Avila · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Jonathan Jackson · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Lucia Vijil · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Michelin Sallata · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Musa Kika · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Tania Edith Pariona Tarqui · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Weixiang Chen · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $24,250

    Yolo Robinson · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Jing Yang · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Sylvia Arthur · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Wilson Oebah · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Luciana Viegas Caetano · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Farai Morobane · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Antonius Fransiscus Eka Putra Nggal · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Ana Carolina Da Hora · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Natalia Nati Linares · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $16,750

    Okito Wedi · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $12,500

    Hashem Adnan · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,750

    Abir Saksouk-Sasso · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,625

    Waleed Abu Nada · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,750

    Sahar Aloul · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Joseph Kaifala · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Aisyah Ardani · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Rachel Mae Pearson · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Desmond Meade · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Devi Anggraini · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Rodney Foxworth Jr · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Duduetsang Caroline D Heather Makus · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,500

    Maria Town · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $5,000

    Ireen Chikathula · New York, NY · 2024

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $5,000

    Sisanda Sakhile Mavimbela · New York, NY · 2024

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $5,000

    Luis Francisco Francisco Cabezas Gu · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $5,000

    Mbali Sengwayo · New York, NY · 2024

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region

  • $5,000

    Meanna Mbuzi · New York, NY · 2024

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $5,000

    Monishia Schoeman · New York, NY · 2024

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $5,000

    Buhle Neo Booi · New York, NY · 2024

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $5,000

    Carlos Naffah · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $5,000

    Ernestine Wilhelmina Deane · New York, NY · 2024

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $3,750

    Chaima Bouhlel · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $3,750

    Muzna Al-Masri · New York, NY · 2024

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $500,000

    New America Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023

    Core support for the public interest technology program to scale its work, identify new models of engagement, iterate upon existing tools, and strengthen the field of public interest technology

  • $500,000

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023

    Core support for the social and economic justice leaders project (sej) to identify and implement aligned movement responses to strategic opportunities and challenges.

  • $300,000

    Center for Community Change · Washington, DC · 2023

    Core support for united today, stronger tomorrow to identify issues affecting communities as a result of covid, strengthen organizing work in impacted communities, and inform national advocacy efforts connected to the h… read all
  • $200,000

    Freedman Consulting Llc · Washington, DC · 2023

    Project support for the maryland philanthropy collaborative to identify and support the development of strategic partnerships between philanthropy and the state of maryland to help improve the lives of all marylanders

  • $200,000

    Leadership Conference Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2023

    Core support for the civil rights, technology, and privacy table, to address threats to civil rights that are created or exacerbated by digital technology, and identify and promote ways technology can be used to advance… read all
  • $130,000

    El Colegio De Mexico · 2023

    Core support to strengthen the seminar on peace and violence's capacity for analyzing, studying, and generating knowledge related to hate speech and political polarization in mexico, identifying mechanisms for dialogue,… read all
  • $125,000

    Whistle Stop Capital Llc · Greenwich, CT · 2023

    For the finance-focused strategy framework program which will identify new ways to create more equitable technology ecosystems through finance-related advocacy

  • $83,333

    Bard College · Annandaleonhudson, NY · 2023

    Core support for the smart transfer early college high school (echs) program at bard high school early college (bhsec) bronx, designed to identify, recruit, and support underrepresented students in a rigorous and reward… read all
  • $70,000

    Perkumpulan Remotivi · 2023

    To identify and facilitate under-resourced young women climate activists in indonesia to act on their ideas and create impactful initiatives in their communities

  • $62,056

    Patricia Maria Tappata · New York, NY · 2023

    To document and analyze human rights lessons learned from authoritarian political processes in argentina, el salvador, and peru, including free educational activities and identifying best practices for current challenge… read all
  • $37,000

    Center for Democracy in the Americas · Washington, DC · 2023

    To foster mutual learning and collaboration around the experiences of lgbtq+ communities in the u.s. And cuba, identify challenges, and share best practices on issues of gender equality

  • $20,000

    Corporacion Centro De Pastoral Afrocolombiana · 2023

    For two convenings to continue institutional strengthening in areas identified as part of the build process, including communications and articulating a youth agenda for overcoming situations of conflict

  • $16,350

    Wendy Lisseth Morales · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Angela Mnagoza Benedicto · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Helena Helena Valencia · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Hui Lulu Ning · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Imededdine Ouertani · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Jabhisane Pinky Pinky Langa · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Juliana Lohar · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Keamogetswe Naledi Seipato · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Luis Francisco Francisco Cabezas Gu · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Maria Del Pilar Del Pilar Caceres · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Nettrice Rosallye Gaskins · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Nina Sisa Guaman · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Nkosikhona Swaartbooi · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Hadeel Hasan Abdel Aziz · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Alvaro Montenegro · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Andrea Isabel Isabel Ixchiu Hernand · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Chantal Wong · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Dandan Wang · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Dhyta Caturani · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Ekaete Judith Judith Umoh · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Esteban Kelly · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Farida Bemba Nabourema · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Gabriel Wer · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Tawanda Mugari · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Sara Curruchich Cumez · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Ramsey George Tesdell · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,850

    Smita Chakraburtty · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Zhiying Ma · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Lewis Raven Wallace · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Henrique Silveira De Souza · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Adebukola Bukky Comfort Shonibare · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Anielle Francisco Da Silva · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Aisyah Ardani · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Christianto Senda · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Joseph Kaifala · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Michael Richard Katagaya · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Devi Anggraini · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Neidi Yatsiri Dominguez · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Diane Sousa Da Silva Sousa Da Silva · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Duduetsang Caroline D Heather Makus · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Noah Mirembe Mirembe Gabigogo · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Ian Damian Tarimo · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Murendeni Stewart Mafumo · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Ivo Cipio Cipio Aureliano · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Jing Xiong · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Aristofani Fahmi · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Sely Martini · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $7,125

    Waleed Abu Nada · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $6,370

    Ronilso Pacheco Da Silva · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $6,000

    Precious Ncube · New York, NY · 2023

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $4,875

    Tarek Zeidan · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $4,875

    Daiene Garcia Mendes Da Silva · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $4,875

    Adriana Barbosa · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $4,000

    Bronwyn Delisha February · New York, NY · 2023

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $4,000

    Grace Gichanga · New York, NY · 2023

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $4,000

    Thandekile Moyo · New York, NY · 2023

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $4,000

    Olive Namutebi · New York, NY · 2023

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $4,000

    Takudzwa Keith Andrei Chinhengo · New York, NY · 2023

    For a regional fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from southern africa who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequality in the region.

  • $1,125

    Ann Wawira Njiru · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    John Waithaka Muthee · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Abir Saksouk-Sasso · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Davi Pereira Junior · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Amanda De Sa Paschoal · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Carlos Naffah · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Muzna Al-Masri · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Melsa Auma Omaya · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Alexsandro Do Nascimento Santos · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Eluka Chelu Kibona · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Teresa Wanjiku Njoroge · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Chaima Bouhlel · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,125

    Yvonne Nanjira Sambuli · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $1,050

    Hashem Adnan · New York, NY · 2023

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $750,000

    New America Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022

    Core support for the public interest technology program to scale its work, identify new models of engagement, iterate upon existing tools, and strengthen the field of public interest technology

  • $500,000

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

    Core support for the social and economic justice leaders table to identify and implement aligned advocacy responses to strategic opportunities and challenges

  • $350,000

    Vera Institute of Justice · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    For vera's narrative change work that identifies and elevates the messages, communications frames, and stories that build support for criminal justice reform

  • $250,000

    Fundacion Paz Y Reconciliacion · 2022

    Core support to design and implement a plan to achieve financial resilience, and project support to identify the dynamics and develop a range of actions on organized crime and illegal markets in the pacific region of co… read all
  • $200,000

    Social Science Research Council · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    To build capacity for knowledge generation on china in the global south by mapping the existing knowledge hubs and networks, identifying best practices and connecting research institutions in an international network

  • $200,000

    Center for Community Change · Washington, DC · 2022

    Core support for united today, stronger tomorrow to identify issues affecting communities as a result of covid, strengthen organizing work in impacted communities, and inform national advocacy efforts connected to the h… read all
  • $200,000

    Leadership Conference Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

    Core support for the civil rights, technology, and privacy table, to address threats to civil rights that are created or exacerbated by digital technology, and identify and promote ways technology can be used to advance… read all
  • $150,000

    Association Sherpa · 2022

    To ensure european corporate compliance with measures to identify risks and prevent human rights and environmental abuses in supply chains

  • $150,000

    Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2022

    Core support to identify and advocate for policies that increasingly protect worker rights and advance social protections of black youth and younger workers.

  • $100,000

    El Colegio De Mexico · 2022

    Core support to strengthen the seminar on peace and violence's capacity for analyzing, studying, and generating knowledge related to hate speech and political polarization in mexico, identifying mechanisms for dialogue,… read all
  • $100,000

    Iddd Instituto De Defesa Do Direito De Defesa Marcio Thomaz Bastos · 2022

    To conduct research on surveillance and vigilantism in brazil and identify trends and practices that may represent threats to democracy and rule of law

  • $64,600

    Patricia Maria Tappata · 2022

    To document and analyze human rights lessons learned from authoritarian political processes in argentina, el salvador, and peru, including free educational activities and identifying best practices for current challenge… read all
  • $63,000

    Center for Democracy in the Americas · Washington, DC · 2022

    To foster mutual learning and collaboration around the experiences of lgbtq+ communities in the u.s. And cuba, identify challenges, and share best practices on issues of gender equality

  • $50,000

    Growth Philanthropy Network · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for the social impact exchange's transforming philanthropy initiative to collectively identify how philanthropy as a system can transform to fully address racial inequity and embrace systems-change approach… read all
  • $50,000

    Architectural League of New York · New York, NY · 2022

    The office hours series breaking waves, a one-day, online summit, featuring leading designers and public intellectuals that identify as bipoc, that will explore strategies to catalyze radical social change in the design… read all
  • $24,250

    Diane Sousa Da Silva Sousa Da Silva · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Noah Mirembe Mirembe Gabigogo · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Jing Xiong · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Anielle Francisco Da Silva · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Ivo Cipio Cipio Aureliano · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Aristofani Fahmi · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Michael Richard Katagaya · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Ian Damian Tarimo · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Lewis Raven Wallace · Durham, NC · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Christianto Senda · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Murendeni Stewart Mafumo · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Adebukola Bukky Comfort Shonibare · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Zhiying Ma · Chicago, IL · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $15,750

    Sely Martini · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Smita Chakraburtty · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Joseph Kaifala · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Aisyah Ardani · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Alvaro Montenegro · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Andrea Isabel Isabel Ixchiu Hernand · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Angela Mnagoza Benedicto · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Chantal Wong · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Dandan Wang · Austin, TX · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Devi Anggraini · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Dhyta Caturani · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Duduetsang Caroline D Heather Makus · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Ekaete Judith Judith Umoh · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Esteban Kelly · Philadelphia, PA · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Farida Bemba Nabourema · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Gabriel Wer · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Hadeel Hasan Abdel Aziz · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Helena Helena Valencia · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Henrique Silveira De Souza · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Hui Lulu Ning · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Imededdine Ouertani · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Jabhisane Pinky Pinky Langa · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Juliana Lohar · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Keamogetswe Naledi Seipato · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Luis Francisco Francisco Cabezas Gu · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all
  • $8,250

    Maria Del Pilar Del Pilar Caceres · 2022

    For a fellowship under the ford foundation global fellowship program, a program that aims to identify and connect emerging leaders from across the globe who are advancing innovative ideas and solutions to combat inequal… read all

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors56 grants · $69.4M
  • New Venture Fund125 grants · $62.4M
  • Blue Meridian Partners4 grants · $48.5M
  • Neo Philanthropy61 grants · $25.4M
  • Foundation for Detroit'S Future3 grants · $25.0M
  • Borealis Philanthropy24 grants · $15.1M
  • Climate and Land Use Alliance Llc8 grants · $13.3M
  • Proteus Fund40 grants · $12.6M
  • Amalgamated Charitable Foundation30 grants · $11.8M
  • Oxfam America16 grants · $11.4M

Giving over time

$769.9M
2022
$734.7M
2023
$843.5M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 10,731 grants.

  • $18.7M

    Blue Meridian Partners · New York, NY · 2023

    Core support for the justice and mobility fund to accelerate economic mobility through criminal justice reforms for people with convictions and incarceration histories

  • $16.9M

    Blue Meridian Partners · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for the justice and mobility fund to accelerate economic mobility through criminal justice reforms for people with convictions and incarceration histories

  • $15.0M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2024

    Core support for the abundant futures fund (formerly, the new immigration fund), a national funder collaborative to engage new donors and significantly increase funding for immigration issues and the immigrant justice m… read all
  • $12.7M

    Blue Meridian Partners · New York, NY · 2024

    Core support for the justice and mobility fund to accelerate economic mobility through criminal justice reforms for people with convictions and incarceration histories

  • $10.6M

    National Academy of Sciences · Washington, DC · 2022

    For the ford fellowships program for predoctoral, dissertation and postdoctoral fellowships

  • $10.0M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for the reproductive health and women's rights collaborative

  • $9.8M

    Climate and Land Use Alliance Llc · San Francisco, CA · 2022

    To ensure indigenous peoples, afro-descendants, and local communities have secure land and resource rights; build resilient, well networked, and effective organizations; and contribute to global forest management, conse… read all
  • $8.3M

    Foundation for Detroit'S Future · Detroit, MI · 2024

    For the detroit institute of arts settlement project to expedite detroit's bankruptcy settlement, assist in honoring pension commitments and preserve the institutes collection for public benefit

  • $8.3M

    Foundation for Detroit'S Future · Detroit, MI · 2023

    For the detroit institute of arts settlement project to expedite detroit's bankruptcy settlement, assist in honoring pension commitments and preserve the institutes collection for public benefit

  • $8.3M

    Foundation for Detroit'S Future · Detroit, MI · 2022

    For the detroit institute of arts settlement project to expedite detroit's bankruptcy settlement, assist in honoring pension commitments and preserve the institutes collection for public benefit

  • $5.0M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2024

    Core support for the collaborative for gender and reproductive equity

  • $5.0M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2023

    Core support for the collaborative for gender and reproductive equity

  • $5.0M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for the new immigration fund, a national funder collaborative to engage new donors and significantly increase funding for immigration issues and the immigrant justice movement

  • $5.0M

    Yayasan Keanekaragaman Hayati Indonesia · 2022

    For an endowment fund for civil society strengthening in indonesia as part of developing sustainable and resilient financial infrastructure in the global south

  • $3.5M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for the international fund for public interest media to bridge to a new paradigm of journalism by improving the health of media ecosystems and promoting equality, social justice, and civic participation

  • $3.4M

    Henry Ford Health System · Detroit, MI · 2024

    General support

  • $3.4M

    Henry Ford Health System · Detroit, MI · 2023

    General support

  • $3.3M

    Drug Policy Alliance · New York, NY · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $3.2M

    American Civil Liberties Union Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

    General support

  • $3.0M

    Equality Fund · 2024

    General support

  • $3.0M

    The Global Fund for Women · San Francisco, CA · 2024

    Core support for the launch of the black feminist fund, an unprecedented philanthropic initiative bridging black feminist resources to black feminist organizing around the world to strengthen their sustainability and re… read all
  • $3.0M

    Equality Fund · 2023

    General support

  • $3.0M

    The Global Fund for Women · San Francisco, CA · 2023

    Core support for the launch of the black feminist fund, an unprecedented philanthropic initiative bridging black feminist resources to black feminist organizing around the world to strengthen their sustainability and re… read all
  • $3.0M

    Center for Popular Democracy · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $3.0M

    Equality Fund · 2022

    General support

  • $3.0M

    Global Fund for Women · San Francisco, CA · 2022

    Core support for the launch of the black feminist fund, an unprecedented philanthropic initiative bridging black feminist resources to black feminist organizing around the world to strengthen their sustainability and re… read all
  • $3.0M

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

    For the administration of the public interest technology infrastructure fund, to continue cross-foundation strategic collaboration and grantmaking to strengthen the field of public interest technology

  • $3.0M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for the creation of the international resource for impact and storytelling (iris), an external donor collaborative supporting a global-south moving-image storytelling network, narrative analysis and shared … read all
  • $2.7M

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

    Core support to implement governance, management, strategies, grantmaking, and learning for the global network for social justice and digital resilience

  • $2.6M

    Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism · Oakland, CA · 2023

    Core support for the sister funds collective care program to build sustainable and scalable regional and global infrastructures that support the resilience, wellbeing, and safety of women and lbtqi+ defenders and their … read all
  • $2.5M

    National Employment Law Project · New York, NY · 2022

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.5M

    Me Too International · Atlanta, GA · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.5M

    Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Springfield, MA · 2024

    Core support for america's cultural treasures regional initiative in massachusetts, creative futures initiative: towards a just + equitable arts field, to support local arts and cultural activities

  • $2.5M

    Ms Training Centre for Development Cooperation · 2024

    Core support for fight inequality alliance's work with national movements in over 40 countries across asia, africa, europe and latin america and the caribbean that are connected globally

  • $2.5M

    B Lab Company · Berwyn, PA · 2023

    General support and for core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.5M

    B Lab Company · Berwyn, PA · 2022

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.5M

    Family Values at Work a Multi-State Consortium · Milwaukee, WI · 2022

    General support and core support for capacity building.

  • $2.5M

    Rockwood Leadership Institute · Oakland, CA · 2022

    General support and core support for organizational strengthening

  • $2.4M

    Amigos Del Museo Del Barrio · New York, NY · 2022

    General support and core support for technical assistance

  • $2.4M

    Demos a Network for Ideas and Action Ltd · New York, NY · 2022

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.4M

    Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated · Winstonsalem, NC · 2024

    For the deep south/emerging social justice infrastructure strategic grantmaking program

  • $2.4M

    Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated · Winstonsalem, NC · 2023

    For the deep south/emerging social justice infrastructure strategic grantmaking program

  • $2.3M

    Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2024

    Core support for the four freedoms fund to strengthen the capacity of the immigrant justice movement to ensure all immigrants, regardless of status, have dignity, power to shape change, and agency to determine their lif… read all
  • $2.3M

    Upturn · Washington, DC · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.3M

    Center for Reproductive Rights · New York, NY · 2022

    General support

  • $2.2M

    Center On Budget and Policy Priorities · Washington, DC · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.2M

    Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Incorporated · Winstonsalem, NC · 2022

    For the deep south/emerging social justice infrastructure strategic grantmaking program

  • $2.1M

    Center On Budget and Policy Priorities · Washington, DC · 2023

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.1M

    Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism · Oakland, CA · 2024

    Core support for the sister funds collective care program to build sustainable and scalable regional and global infrastructures that support the resilience, wellbeing, and safety of women and lbtqi+ defenders and their … read all
  • $2.1M

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

    For the administration of the public interest technology infrastructure fund, to continue cross-foundation strategic collaboration and grantmaking to strengthen the field of public interest technology

  • $2.1M

    International Trade Union Confederation · 2023

    To promote equal and equitable participation of women and equity seeking groups in leadership, and in economic, social, civic and cultural life

  • $2.0M

    Urgent Action Fund for Women'S Human Rights · Oakland, CA · 2022

    Core support for the sister funds collective care program to build sustainable and scalable regional and global infrastructures that support the resilience, wellbeing, and safety of women and lbtqi+ defenders and their … read all
  • $2.0M

    American Civil Liberties Union Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

    General support

  • $2.0M

    Howard University · Washington, DC · 2024

    Core support for the center for journalism and democracy to help strengthen americas democracy by training and supporting generations of black journalists in the field of investigative journalism

  • $2.0M

    Oxfam America · Boston, MA · 2024

    For the climate media collaborative for economic justice and community rights to leverage strategic communications and campaigns capacity

  • $2.0M

    United States Artists · Chicago, IL · 2024

    General support

  • $2.0M

    Yayasan Solidaritas Dana Nusantara · 2024

    For a direct funding mechanism to support indigenous peoples and local communities' initiatives in protecting and managing their territories, their environment and their agrarian resources, and for endowment support

  • $2.0M

    Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Core support to the racial equity in journalism fund, a donor collaborative to assist and strengthen people of color-led and -serving media institutions, particularly around civic news coverage and core support for fund… read all
  • $2.0M

    Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Core support for the racial equity in philanthropy fund to ensure funders are provided with the incentive and means to embrace racial equity in their operations and grantmaking

  • $2.0M

    Center for Popular Democracy · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.0M

    Civicus World Alliance for Citizen Participation · Washington, DC · 2023

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.0M

    Hopewell Fund · Washington, DC · 2023

    Core support for the administration of the civic (re)solve education fund, to center public interest technology as an approach across the fund's investment strategy

  • $2.0M

    Internationella Insamlingsstiftelsen for Land Och Skogsrattigheter · 2023

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.0M

    Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Core support for the racial equity in philanthropy fund to ensure funders are provided with the incentive and means to embrace racial equity in their operations and grantmaking

  • $2.0M

    Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Core support to the racial equity in journalism fund, a donor collaborative to assist and strengthen people of color-led and -serving media institutions, particularly around civic news coverage and core support for fund… read all
  • $2.0M

    California Community Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

    Core support for the amerca's cultural treasures initiative (los angeles)

  • $2.0M

    Capital B News · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

    General support

  • $2.0M

    Edison Institute Inc Dba the Henry Ford · Dearborn, MI · 2022

    General support

  • $2.0M

    Enterprise Community Partners · Columbia, MD · 2022

    Core support for the cdo fund that provides support for community development organizations that engage in economic and community development, organizing, resident engagement, and social service projects that empowers d… read all
  • $2.0M

    Houston Arts Alliance · Houston, TX · 2022

    Core support for the america's cultural treasures initiative (houston)

  • $2.0M

    International Center for Not-for-Profit Law · Washington, DC · 2022

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $2.0M

    International Labor Rights Forum · Washington, DC · 2022

    General support

  • $2.0M

    Naacp Legal Defense and Educational Fund · New York, NY · 2022

    General support

  • $2.0M

    National Domestic Workers Alliance · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for caring across generations to work towards a reality where all people can live and age with dignity, and core support for institutional strengthening of caring across generations

  • $2.0M

    Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2022

    Core support for the four freedoms fund to strengthen the capacity of the immigrant justice movement to ensure all immigrants, regardless of status, have dignity, power to shape change, and agency to determine their lif… read all
  • $2.0M

    Oxfam America · Boston, MA · 2022

    For the climate media collaborative for economic justice and community rights to leverage strategic communications and campaigns capacity

  • $1.9M

    Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2023

    Core support for the four freedoms fund to strengthen the capacity of the immigrant justice movement to ensure all immigrants, regardless of status, have dignity, power to shape change, and agency to determine their lif… read all
  • $1.8M

    New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

    Core support to implement governance, management, strategies, grantmaking, and learning for the global network for social justice and digital resilience

  • $1.8M

    Movement Alliance Project · Philadelphia, PA · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $1.8M

    Center for Popular Democracy · Brooklyn, NY · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $1.8M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2024

    Core support for the pop culture collaborative, a donor collaborative and learning community transforming narratives about black and indigenous peoples, people of color, immigrants, refugees, and muslims; and core suppo… read all
  • $1.8M

    International Labor Rights Forum · Washington, DC · 2023

    General support

  • $1.8M

    National Immigration Law Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    General support and for core support for institutional strengthening

  • $1.8M

    Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus · San Francisco, CA · 2022

    General support for asian american advancing justice-asian law caucus and core support for institutional strengthening of the asian american justice affiliation

  • $1.8M

    Howard University · Washington, DC · 2022

    Core support for the center for journalism and democracy to help strengthen americas democracy by training and supporting generations of black journalists in the field of investigative journalism

  • $1.7M

    Center for Law and Social Policy · Washington, DC · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $1.7M

    Enterprise Community Partners · Columbia, MD · 2024

    Core support for the cdo fund for community development organizations that engage in economic and community development, organizing, resident engagement, and social service projects that empower detroiters

  • $1.7M

    Way To Rise · Washington, DC · 2024

    Core support for the valiente fund to generate and organize donors, build year-round civic engagement programs focused on people of color, women, and young people, and strengthen state social justice infrastructure

  • $1.7M

    Enterprise Community Partners · Columbia, MD · 2023

    Core support for the cdo fund for community development organizations that engage in economic and community development, organizing, resident engagement, and social service projects that empower detroiters

  • $1.7M

    Way To Rise · Washington, DC · 2023

    Core support for the valiente fund to generate and organize donors, build year-round civic engagement programs focused on people of color, women, and young people, and strengthen state social justice infrastructure

  • $1.7M

    Barack Obama Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2022

    Core support for the obama presidential center capital campaign

  • $1.7M

    American University of Beirut · 2024

    To support the regionalization of the non-governmental organizations initiative (ngoi) and the set up of an institutional strengthening and capacity building program for civil society in the mena region.

  • $1.6M

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2023

    Core support for the collective future fund to create a future where all girls and women, cis, transgender, and gender non-conforming, can live, learn, and work with safety and dignity

  • $1.6M

    Groundswell Fund · Oakland, CA · 2023

    For strengthening trans and reproductive justice organizations that are led by women of color, low-income women, and transgender people to build power and create meaningful collaboration in service of gender justice in … read all
  • $1.6M

    Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus · San Francisco, CA · 2023

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening of the asian american justice affiliation

  • $1.6M

    Florida Rising Together · Miami, FL · 2023

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $1.6M

    Fund for Global Human Rights · Washington, DC · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $1.6M

    Naacp Legal Defense and Educational Fund · New York, NY · 2024

    General support

  • $1.6M

    Powerswitch Action · Oakland, CA · 2024

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

  • $1.6M

    Barack Obama Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2023

    Core support for the obama presidential center capital campaign

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