Funding search · EIN 131684331 · New York, NY

The Ford Foundation

Name: The Ford Foundation grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

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

core gift matching strengthening institutional justice rights social

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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.

140 grants matching “journalism” · $37.5M

$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
$1.2M
The Journalism Development Network · Washington, DC · 2024
General support and project support for institutional strengthening
$755,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2024
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
$733,334
Muckrock Foundation Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2024
Core support for mlk50: justice through journalism, a memphis-based nonprofit newsroom focused on accountability journalism at the intersection of power, poverty and policy, and core support for institutional strengthen… read allCore support for mlk50: justice through journalism, a memphis-based nonprofit newsroom focused on accountability journalism at the intersection of power, poverty and policy, and core support for institutional strengthening for mlk50 less
$625,000
Borealis Philanthropy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
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
$500,000
New York Times Company · New York, NY · 2024
For the headway journalism initiative which produces journalism that addresses ways to build equitable places and overcome the obstacles to progress
$400,000
Instituto Incube · 2024
For piloting a brazilian fund for public interest journalism
$250,000
University of Durham · 2024
Core support for the sir harry evans global summit in investigative journalism
$250,000
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2024
For the detroit journalism engagement funds grantmaking to strengthen journalism on detroit's equitable recovery and for the new michigan media consortium of newspapers
$250,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2024
Core support for the graduate school of journalism's special program which aims to make a journalism education tuition-free through special reimbursements, scholarships and work credits
$250,000
Fundacion Periodica · 2024
To strengthen independent journalism in central america as a core element of fostering civic space and human rights
$250,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
Core support for the graduate school of journalism's special program which aims to make a journalism education tuition-free through special reimbursements, scholarships and work credits
$250,000
The Greater New Orleans Foundation · New Orleans, LA · 2024
For the times-picayune and the advocates louisiana investigative journalism fund
$250,000
Editorial Animal S De Rl De Cv · 2024
To strengthen investigative journalism in mexico and evaluate the true impact of social policies in the fight against inequality
$250,000
Sahan Journal · Saint Paul, MN · 2024
General support
$246,380
La Liga Contra El Silencio · 2024
To strengthen a cross-border initiative of investigative journalism (amazon underworld) in the basin aiming to quantify and qualify the presence of illegal economies, the dynamics of violence and its pressure over commu… read allTo strengthen a cross-border initiative of investigative journalism (amazon underworld) in the basin aiming to quantify and qualify the presence of illegal economies, the dynamics of violence and its pressure over communities, lands and natural resource less
$200,000
Asociacion Centro Latinoamericano De Investigacion Periodistica · 2024
For core support to produce investigative journalism on issues related to disinformation, polarization and abuse of power in latin america to contribute to upholding democracy and civic space.
$200,000
Solutions Journalism Network · New York, NY · 2024
General support
$200,000
The Journalism Development Network · Washington, DC · 2024
General support
$200,000
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Core support for the charlotta bass journalism and justice lab which trains anti-racist journalists, manages an archive of black newspapers on the west coast, shares oral histories and creates community journalism
$200,000
Kalita Mukul Creative · Queens, NY · 2024
For epicenter nyc, a newsletter-format, innovative model of community service journalism
$200,000
Universidad Rafael Landivar · 2024
To support research, advocacy, and independent journalism at the landivar university, prioritizing natural resources, climate change, civic space, democracy, transparency, human rights, and territorial governance in gua… read allTo support research, advocacy, and independent journalism at the landivar university, prioritizing natural resources, climate change, civic space, democracy, transparency, human rights, and territorial governance in guatemala. less
$195,000
International Women'S Media Foundation · Washington, DC · 2024
Core support for acos to embed a culture of safety within journalism, a prerequisite for a strong, independent media and to build its capacity to current demands with knowledge, networks and resources and project suppor… read allCore support for acos to embed a culture of safety within journalism, a prerequisite for a strong, independent media and to build its capacity to current demands with knowledge, networks and resources and project support for institutional strengthen less
$193,000
Robert C Maynard Institute for Journalism Education · Oakland, CA · 2024
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
$170,000
Canicas Ong- Arte Investigacion Periodismo Internet Libre Y Libertad De E · 2024
Core support to promote investigative journalism at the local level in guatemala on issues related to the protection of land and territorial rights and civic space.
$150,000
Mississippi Journalism and Education Group · Jackson, MS · 2024
General support
$150,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2024
Core support for renaissance journalism to support journalists and their news organizations to produce stories that reveal and illuminate social injustice and inequity.
$150,000
University of the Witwatersrand · 2024
Core support for the centre for journalism's africa-china reporting project to generate and share knowledge about china's engagements with african countries through media training, facilitation, reporting and convenings
$125,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
Core support for the center for community and ethnic media, a program designed to build the capacity of trusted and credible news organizations that provide essential local coverage for underrepresented populations
$122,800
Associacao Amazonia Real De Jornalismo Independente Investigativo E Em Defe · 2024
Core support for organizational strengthening, and project support for investigative journalism focused on human and territorial rights of indigenous, quilombolas and other traditional communities in the amazon
$120,000
Fundacion Myrna Mack · 2024
Core support to promote strategies to fight impunity and corruption, advance the rule of law in guatemala, and support the positive narratives and journalism covering these issues.
$120,000
University of Ghana · 2024
To support the institute of african studies' feminist africa journal to convene a community of grassroots and academic scholars to share research at the intersection of feminist futures and ai in africa
$120,000
Goethe-Institut Ev · 2024
For strengthening cultural initiatives outside cairo through small and medium grants, culture management, culture journalism and showcasing festival
$110,000
Plataforma De Periodismo Gatopardo Sa De Cv · 2024
For independent and rigorous journalism in latin america to promote public conversation including with the private sector on social issues including climate change, corruption and civic space.
$100,000
Military Veterans in Journalism · Silver Spring, MD · 2024
General support
$100,000
El Quinto Elemento Laboratorio Investigacion E Innovacion Periodistica Ac · 2024
Core support to support investigative journalism on key issues including corruption, human rights and social justice and combat misinformation.
$100,000
Marminchilla Llc · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
For the production of "untitled julia loktev project," a documentary about journalism and world politics today
$87,500
Feet in 2 Worlds · New York, NY · 2024
To produce in-depth, community-centered journalism on economic justice issues impacting immigrants across the united states
$80,000
New York University · New York, NY · 2024
Tie-off core support for the world records journal, a biannual peer-reviewed journal on documentary criticism and writing published by the center for media, culture, and history
$75,000
Associacao Brasileira De Jornalismo Investigativo - Abraji · 2024
To strengthen protection and local networks of journalists and communicators and to provide training aimed at improving quality journalism
$70,000
Producciones Red Comunica Investiga Y Conecta S De R L De Cv · 2024
For investigative journalism and publications addressing human rights, impunity and social justice in honduras and central america
$60,000
Fundacion Hoja Blanca Ong · 2024
Core support to mobilize young women and advance narratives on civic space, gender and human rights in mexico and central america through journalism and art.
$55,000
Dromomanos Productora Ac · 2024
Core support to raise awareness about the social consequences of environmental and climate-related challenges in latin america and the caribbean, as well as authoritarianism, corruption and impunity, through investigati… read allCore support to raise awareness about the social consequences of environmental and climate-related challenges in latin america and the caribbean, as well as authoritarianism, corruption and impunity, through investigative journalism. less
$50,000
Associacao Desenrola · 2024
To expand the production and distribution of journalism from peripheries content, to center racial justice in the ecosystem of independent journalism and to strengthen antiracist media literacy
$50,000
Asociacion Equipo De Estudios Comunitarios Y Accion Psicosocial (Ecap) · 2024
To provide psychosocial supervision to investigative journalism and civil society organizations, and to monitor transitional justice cases in guatemala
$50,000
Associacao Periferia Em Movimento · 2024
To foster diversity in the independent journalism ecosystem, to explore new mechanisms for distribution and to promote media education among periphery young journalists
$50,000
Issue Media Group Llc · Detroit, MI · 2024
For model d, a solutions journalism project that will highlight neighborhood voices doing equitable development work led by detroit-based grassroots and community development organizations
$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 allCore 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 strengthening less
$755,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2023
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
$650,000
International Media Support · 2023
Project support to reflect on the state and needs of global investigative journalism and core support to ims mena program
$415,000
Muckrock Foundation Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2023
Core support for mlk50: justice through journalism, a memphis-based nonprofit newsroom focused on accountability journalism at the intersection of power, poverty and policy, and for project support for institutional str… read allCore support for mlk50: justice through journalism, a memphis-based nonprofit newsroom focused on accountability journalism at the intersection of power, poverty and policy, and for project support for institutional strengthening for mlk50 less
$400,000
Muckrock Foundation Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2023
Core support for mlk50: justice through journalism, a memphis-based nonprofit newsroom focused on accountability journalism at the intersection of power, poverty and policy, and core support for institutional strengthen… read allCore support for mlk50: justice through journalism, a memphis-based nonprofit newsroom focused on accountability journalism at the intersection of power, poverty and policy, and core support for institutional strengthening for mlk50 less
$333,200
The Greater New Orleans Foundation · New Orleans, LA · 2023
For the times-picayune and the advocates louisiana investigative journalism fund
$290,000
University of the Witwatersrand · 2023
Core support for the centre for journalism's africa-china reporting project to generate and share knowledge about china's engagements with african countries through media training, facilitation, reporting and convenings
$275,000
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2023
For the detroit journalism engagement funds grantmaking to strengthen journalism on detroit's equitable recovery and for the new michigan media consortium of newspapers
$250,000
Morgan State University Foundation Incorporated · Baltimore, MD · 2023
Core support for the institute for urban journalism at morgan state universitys school of global journalism and communication to bring greater diversity to the nation's newsrooms and media platforms
$250,000
Editorial Animal S De Rl De Cv · 2023
To strengthen investigative journalism in mexico and evaluate the true impact of social policies in the fight against inequality
$250,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2023
Core support to appalachia funders network to strengthen and interweave storytelling, journalism, and cultural stewardship practices to broaden the narratives about rural america
$250,000
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
Core support for the simon and june li center for global journalism's pilot osint clinic project.
$250,000
Fundacion Periodica · 2023
To strengthen independent journalism in central america as a core element of fostering civic space and human rights
$230,000
Goethe-Institut Ev · 2023
For strengthening cultural initiatives outside cairo through small and medium grants, culture management, culture journalism and showcasing festival
$208,000
Robert C Maynard Institute for Journalism Education · Emeryville, CA · 2023
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
$200,000
Asociacion Centro Latinoamericano De Investigacion Periodistica · 2023
For core support to produce investigative journalism on issues related to disinformation, polarization and abuse of power in latin america to contribute to upholding democracy and civic space.
$200,000
The Journalism Development Network · Washington, DC · 2023
General support
$200,000
Solutions Journalism Network · New York, NY · 2023
General support
$200,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Core support for the journalism protection initiative, a newly developed institute that will host research related to press freedoms and educate journalists to protect themselves
$200,000
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Core support for the charlotta bass journalism and justice lab which trains anti-racist journalists, manages an archive of black newspapers on the west coast, shares oral histories and creates community journalism
$200,000
Global Investigative Journalism Network · Silver Spring, MD · 2023
General support
$175,000
Fundacion Myrna Mack · 2023
Core support to promote strategies to fight impunity and corruption, advance the rule of law in guatemala, and support the positive narratives and journalism covering these issues.
$150,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2023
Core support for renaissance journalism to support journalists and their news organizations to produce stories that reveal and illuminate social injustice and inequity.
$150,000
Associacao Genero E Numero · 2023
To strengthen gender and race centered data journalism that influences media vehicles and to protect rights of women journalists
$150,000
New York Times Company · New York, NY · 2023
For a new disability journalism fellowship, with a focus on field-facing learning about how to report on disability
$127,200
Associacao Amazonia · 2023
Core support for organizational strengthening, and project support for investigative journalism focused on human and territorial rights of indigenous, quilombolas and other traditional communities in the amazon
$125,000
Kalita Mukul Creative · Queens, NY · 2023
For epicenter nyc, a newsletter-format, innovative model of community service journalism
$125,000
Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism Cuny Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Core support for the center for community and ethnic media, a program designed to build the capacity of trusted and credible news organizations that provide essential local coverage for underrepresented populations
$100,000
El Quinto Elemento Laboratorio Investigacion E Innovacion Periodistica Ac · 2023
Core support to increase the impact of investigative journalism on impunity and corruption in mexico through mentorships and technical assistance for journalists pursuing investigations, and diversifying and increasing … read allCore support to increase the impact of investigative journalism on impunity and corruption in mexico through mentorships and technical assistance for journalists pursuing investigations, and diversifying and increasing distribution channels less
$100,000
Universidad Rafael Landivar · 2023
To support research, advocacy, and independent journalism at the landivar university, prioritizing natural resources, climate change, civic space, democracy, transparency, human rights, and territorial governance in gua… read allTo support research, advocacy, and independent journalism at the landivar university, prioritizing natural resources, climate change, civic space, democracy, transparency, human rights, and territorial governance in guatemala. less
$100,000
Marminchilla Llc · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
For the production of "untitled julia loktev project," a documentary about journalism and world politics today
$100,000
City Bureau Nfp · Chicago, IL · 2023
Core support for cicero independiente to provide bilingual, accurate reporting, connect residents to important resources and information, and equip its neighbors with journalism skills to engage in local democracy
$98,000
Military Veterans in Journalism · Silver Spring, MD · 2023
General support
$77,300
Associacao De Jornalismo Digital - Ajor · 2023
To foster network coordination among a broad range of digital journalist groups and to strengthen racial justice and regional diversity in the ecosystem of digital journalism
$75,000
Brazilian Association of Investigative Journamlism · 2023
To strengthen protection and local networks of journalists and communicators and to provide training aimed at improving quality journalism
$75,000
Investigative News Network · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023
Core support for feet in two worlds, which creates journalism that centers immigrant communities
$75,000
Center for Popular Democracy · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Core support for the forge: organizing strategy and practice, an online journal focused on documenting learning from community organizing past and present
$70,000
Producciones Red Comunica Investiga Y Conecta S De R L De Cv · 2023
For investigative journalism and publications addressing human rights, impunity and social justice in honduras and central america
$70,000
Plataforma De Periodismo Gatopardo Sa De Cv · 2023
For independent and rigorous journalism in latin america to promote public conversation on social issues including climate change, corruption and civic space
$60,000
Fundacion Hoja Blanca Ong · 2023
Core support to mobilize young women and advance narratives on civic space, gender and human rights in mexico and central america through journalism and art.
$60,000
Canicas Ong- Arte Investigacion Periodismo Internet Libre Y Libertad De E · 2023
Core support to promote investigative journalism at the local level in guatemala on issues related to the protection of land and territorial rights and civic space.
$55,000
Dromomanos Productora Ac · 2023
Core support to raise awareness about the social consequences of environmental and climate-related challenges in latin america and the caribbean, as well as authoritarianism, corruption and impunity, through investigati… read allCore support to raise awareness about the social consequences of environmental and climate-related challenges in latin america and the caribbean, as well as authoritarianism, corruption and impunity, through investigative journalism. less
$50,000
Asociacion Equipo De Estudios Comunitarios Y Accion Psicosocial (Ecap) · 2023
To provide psychosocial supervision to investigative journalism and civil society organizations, and to monitor transitional justice cases in guatemala
$50,000
Issue Media Group Llc · Saginaw, MI · 2023
For model d, a solutions journalism project that will highlight neighborhood voices doing equitable development work led by detroit-based grassroots and community development organizations
$50,000
Blknws Llc · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
For "blknws" satellite broadcast endeavors that approach the world through an innovative practice of "conceptual journalism" in order to challenge biased representations and correct the stereotypical narratives perpetua… read allFor "blknws" satellite broadcast endeavors that approach the world through an innovative practice of "conceptual journalism" in order to challenge biased representations and correct the stereotypical narratives perpetuated by mainstream media less
$25,000
Another Gaze · 2023
For an international feminist film journal to publish criticism by women and non-binary people, another screen open-access streaming platform for films by women, and another gaze editions small publishing press for work… read allFor an international feminist film journal to publish criticism by women and non-binary people, another screen open-access streaming platform for films by women, and another gaze editions small publishing press for work by women filmmakers and critic less
$5,000
New York University · New York, NY · 2023
Core support for the world records journal, a biannual peer-reviewed journal on documentary criticism and writing published by the center for media, culture, and history
$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
$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 allCore 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 strengthening less
$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
$1.1M
International Media Support · 2022
Project support to reflect on the state and needs of global investigative journalism and core support to ims mena program
$500,000
New York Times Company · New York, NY · 2022
For the headway journalism initiative to address ways to build equitable places and the obstacles to progress
$450,000
Global Investigative Journalism Network · Silver Spring, MD · 2022
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
$360,000
University of the Witwatersrand · 2022
Core support for the centre for journalism's africa-china reporting project to generate and share knowledge about china's engagements with african countries through media training, facilitation, reporting and convenings
$333,400
Greater New Orleans Foundation · New Orleans, LA · 2022
For the times-picayune and the advocates louisiana investigative journalism fund
$275,000
Center for Popular Democracy · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
Core support for the forge: organizing strategy and practice, an online journal focused on documenting learning from community organizing past and present
$250,000
Editorial Animal S De Rl De Cv · 2022
To strengthen investigative journalism in mexico and evaluate the true impact of social policies in the fight against inequality
$250,000
Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism · Fulton, MD · 2022
General support
$250,000
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
Core support for the ira a. Lipman center for journalism and civil and human rights to recognize and support the vital role of journalism in democracy
$250,000
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2022
For the detroit journalism engagement funds grantmaking to strengthen journalism on detroit's equitable recovery and for the new michigan media consortium of newspapers serving diverse communities
$250,000
Tripode Sa De Cv · 2022
To strengthen independent journalism in central america as a core element of civic space and the fight against the impunity for human rights violations and corruption
$250,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky · Hazard, KY · 2022
Core support to appalachia funders network to strengthen and interweave storytelling, journalism, and cultural stewardship practices to broaden the narratives about rural america
$250,000
Guild of Future Architects Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Core support to launch a new journalism and arts program of research and virtual convenings on the shared future of media and arts
$200,000
Free Media Limited · 2022
Public interest media to open up shrinking civic space, press freedom, freedom of speech and access to information through investigative journalism and factual and bold reporting.
$200,000
Solutions Journalism Network · New York, NY · 2022
General support
$200,000
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Core support for the charlotta bass journalism and justice lab which trains anti-racist journalists, manages an archive of black newspapers on the west coast, shares oral histories and creates community journalism
$193,000
Robert C Maynard Institute for Journalism Education · Emeryville, CA · 2022
General support and core support for institutional strengthening
$175,000
Fundacion Myrna Mack · 2022
Core support to promote strategies to fight impunity and corruption, advance the rule of law in guatemala, and support the positive narratives and journalism covering these issues.
$150,000
Cuny Graduate School of Journalism Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
Core support for the center for community and ethnic media, for building the capacity of news organizations that provide essential local coverage for underrepresented populations
$150,000
Associacao Amazonia Real De Jornalismo Independente · 2022
Core support for management strengthening and institutional development, and project support for investigative journalism focused on indigenous, quilombolas and traditional peoples' rights, bolstering narratives about t… read allCore support for management strengthening and institutional development, and project support for investigative journalism focused on indigenous, quilombolas and traditional peoples' rights, bolstering narratives about their role in protecting the for less
$150,000
Journalism Development Network · Washington, DC · 2022
General support
$125,000
Kalita Mukul Creative · Queens, NY · 2022
For epicenter nyc, a newsletter-format, innovative model of community service journalism
$125,000
Morgan State University Foundation Incorporated · Baltimore, MD · 2022
Core support for the institute for urban journalism at morgan state universitys school of global journalism and communication to bring greater diversity to the nation's newsrooms and media platforms
$100,000
International Center for Journalists · Washington, DC · 2022
For the africa women journalism project to empower women journalists with the skills and capacity to deliver high-quality reporting on gender-based violence in ghana, nigeria and senegal
$100,000
Associacao Datalabe · 2022
For data journalism that promotes social justice and human rights protection in favelas and peripheries
$100,000
New York University · New York, NY · 2022
Core support for the world records journal, a biannual peer-reviewed journal on documentary criticism and writing published by the center for media, culture, and history
$100,000
El Quinto Elemento Laboratorio Investigacion E Innovacion Periodistica Ac · 2022
Core support to increase the impact of investigative journalism on impunity and corruption in mexico through mentorships and technical assistance for journalists pursuing investigations, and diversifying and increasing … read allCore support to increase the impact of investigative journalism on impunity and corruption in mexico through mentorships and technical assistance for journalists pursuing investigations, and diversifying and increasing distribution channels less
$75,000
Community Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2022
Core support for renaissance journalism to support journalists and their news organizations to produce stories that reveal and illuminate social injustice and inequity.
$75,000
Investigative News Network · Beverly Hills, CA · 2022
Core support for feet in two worlds, which creates journalism that centers immigrant communities
$75,000
New York Times Company · New York, NY · 2022
For a new disability journalism fellowship, with a focus on field-facing learning about how to report on disability
$70,000
Plataforma De Periodismo Gatopardo Sa De Cv · 2022
For independent and rigorous journalism in latin america to promote public conversation on social issues including climate change, corruption and civic space
$67,000
Military Veterans in Journalism · Silver Spring, MD · 2022
General support
$66,000
Muckrock Foundation Incorporated · Boston, MA · 2022
Core support for mlk50: justice through journalism, focusing on investigative journalism in the u.s. South
$65,000
Asociacion Equipo De Estudios Comunitarios Y Accion Psicosocial (Ecap) · 2022
To provide psychosocial supervision to investigative journalism and civil society organizations, and to monitor transitional justice cases in guatemala
$52,700
Associacao De Jornalismo Digital - Ajor · 2022
To foster network coordination among a broad range of digital journalist groups and to strengthen racial justice and regional diversity in the ecosystem of digital journalism
$50,000
Issue Media Group Llc · Saginaw, MI · 2022
For model d, a journalism project that will highlight equitable development work led by detroit-based grassroots and community development organizations
$50,000
Asociacion Centro Latinoamericano De Investigacion Periodistica · 2022
For collaborative cross-borders investigative journalism in latin america and strengthening local media partners
$50,000
Dromomanos Srl De Cv · 2022
To raise awareness about the social consequences of environmental and climate-related challenges in latin america and the caribbean, as well as corruption and impunity, through an investigative journalism project
$50,000
Asociacion De Amigos De Plaza Publica · 2022
For plaza publica's investigative journalism on inequality, power, corruption and human rights in guatemala and central america
$50,000
Issue Media Group Llc · Saginaw, MI · 2022
For model d neighborhood voice, a journalism project that will highlight equitable development work led by detroit-based grassroots and community development organizations
$33,332
Internews Network · Arcata, CA · 2022
Core support for the listening post project, a national journalism initiative that works with local partners to engage, inform and support communities neglected by mainstream news coverage
$25,000
Another Gaze · 2022
For an international feminist film journal to publish criticism by women and non-binary people, another screen open-access streaming platform for films by women, and another gaze editions small publishing press for work… read allFor an international feminist film journal to publish criticism by women and non-binary people, another screen open-access streaming platform for films by women, and another gaze editions small publishing press for work by women filmmakers and critic less
$23,500
Producciones Red Comunica Investiga Y Conecta S De R L De Cv · 2022
For investigative journalism and publications addressing human rights, impunity and social justice in honduras and central america

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 allCore 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 movement less
$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 allTo 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, conservation, and climate change goa less
$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 allCore 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 resilience less
$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 allCore 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 resilience less
$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 allCore 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 resilience less
$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 allCore 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 learning space for donors less
$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 allCore 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 movements less
$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 allCore 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 life, community, and future less
$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 allCore 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 movements less
$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 allCore 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 movements less
$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 allCore 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 strengthening less
$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 allCore 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 strengthening less
$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 allCore 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 detroiters less
$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 allCore 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 life, community, and future less
$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 allCore 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 life, community, and future less
$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 allCore 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 support for institutional strengthen less
$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 allFor 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 the united states. less
$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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