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.

129 grants matching “platform” · $21.3M

$500,000
Deep South Today · Ridgeland, MS · 2024
Core support for "verite," a new orleans-based digital local news platform
$450,000
Fos Feminista · New York, NY · 2024
Core support toward a new platform for international action and feminist solidarity for gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health and rights
$350,000
Third Sector New England · Boston, MA · 2024
Core support for detroit people's platform to address growing inequality between detroiters
$350,000
International Trade Union Confederation · 2024
To support the engagement of workers around the ilo platform work standard setting process
$250,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
Core support for the dangerous speech project for research on harmful speech online, and to work in coalition with civil rights organizations to influence the content moderation policies of technology platform companies
$250,000
Blue Meridian Partners · New York, NY · 2024
Core support for the ignite impact platform to create a new avenue for philanthropists to support proven, scalable initiatives that address systemic inequities and expand opportunities for millions worldwide
$250,000
Arab Foundations Forum USA · Wilmington, DE · 2024
General support and project support to establish a platform that rethinks the power of collective action within arab philanthropy
$250,000
Finance Center for South-South Cooperation Limited · 2024
To engage scholars, csos, policy makers, and international agencies for knowledge generation and sharing on esg and impact investment in emerging economies and to build a knowledge platform for such purposes.
$225,000
Southern Africa Trust · 2024
Core support for gender justice programme, to map, engage, build and strengthen regional platforms and alliances of movements working on gender-based violence in southern africa
$200,000
Jacob'S Pillow Dance Festival · Becket, MA · 2024
General support and core support for the choreodaemonic platform, an effort to advance the use of technology in dance
$200,000
Policylink · Oakland, CA · 2024
Core support for the liberation in a generation project for policy development, capacity training to open policy windows and co-create with workers a transformative policy platform that envisions liberating people of co… read allCore support for the liberation in a generation project for policy development, capacity training to open policy windows and co-create with workers a transformative policy platform that envisions liberating people of color from economic oppression. less
$200,000
Education Fund of the American Center for International Labor Solidarity · Washington, DC · 2024
Core support for new 21st century organizing in africa including garment, platform and domestic workers through cross movement building and cross-regional campaigns
$180,000
Odi Global · 2024
Core support for the advancing learning and innovation in gender norms (align) platform to assess the role of feminist movements in driving norms change, including in relation to gender-based violence
$175,000
The International Society for the Arts Sciences and Technology · Oakland, CA · 2024
Core support for the criptech incubator, an art-and-technology platform that amplifies the expertise of disabled and indigenous creative communities
$175,000
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Hadley, MA · 2024
Tie-off core support for the digital public infrastructure research center to investigate the social role of internet platforms, and to advocate for approaches to digital infrastructures that treat platforms and support… read allTie-off core support for the digital public infrastructure research center to investigate the social role of internet platforms, and to advocate for approaches to digital infrastructures that treat platforms and supporting technologies as public good less
$150,000
Acao Educativa - Assessoria Pesquisa E Informacao · 2024
To promote the dhesca platform (economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights platform) primarily to address economic impacts, human rights, and global incidence
$150,000
Africa Platform for Social Protection · 2024
Core support for institutional strengthening and project support for advocacy and campaigning for the ratification of the au protocol on social security and social protection
$150,000
China Agricultural University · 2024
To establish a knowledge sharing platform on development cooperation and international development for the countries in the global south
$150,000
Clark University · Worcester, MA · 2024
Project support to the clark center for the study of natural resource extraction and society or "extractives@clark", an academic learning, research, and exchange platform among faculty, students, and civil society organ… read allProject support to the clark center for the study of natural resource extraction and society or "extractives@clark", an academic learning, research, and exchange platform among faculty, students, and civil society organizations less
$150,000
The George Washington University · Washington, DC · 2024
For an intergovernmental personnel act mobility program assignment to the white house office of science and technology policy for specialized expertise on privacy-centric transparency provisions that enable research on … read allFor an intergovernmental personnel act mobility program assignment to the white house office of science and technology policy for specialized expertise on privacy-centric transparency provisions that enable research on digital platforms less
$150,000
Url Media Holdings · Queens, NY · 2024
To develop models of sustainability for minority owned media organizations and the platform to share and distribute factual and educational content and information to the public
$105,000
Inter-American Dialogue · Washington, DC · 2024
To build the china program as a knowledge platform on china's development finance in latin american countries and to connect with china knowledge networks and hubs in other global south regions
$100,000
Impact Digital Group · New York, NY · 2024
To design, curate and amplify a collaborative gbv social media campaign on 16 days of activism and elevate global south leadership in the beijing+30 declaration and platform for action
$100,000
Avpn Limited · 2024
For a south asian regional digital capacity-building platform featuring curated experts for social sector organizations
$100,000
Whileblackfilm Llc · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
For production of "#whileblack", a documentary film that explores how technology platforms and social media shape the trauma of racial violence against african americans
$100,000
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2024
Core support for the technology policy program to explore the impact of emerging technologies on black communities, including platform accountability, broadband access and adoption, privacy, and algorithmic fairness
$100,000
International Commission for Labor Rights · New York, NY · 2024
Support to the international alliance of app-based care transport workers global federation of grassroots driver organizations to ensure that the voices of drivers globally are reflected in the new ilo standards for pla… read allSupport to the international alliance of app-based care transport workers global federation of grassroots driver organizations to ensure that the voices of drivers globally are reflected in the new ilo standards for platform workers during ilc2025 less
$75,000
Brooklyn Arts Exchange · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
Core support for disability artistry initiative that builds a platform for disability artistry to serve the local artist community, organizational culture, and broader field of contemporary dance and performing arts
$75,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2024
Core support for the internet and platform researcher first amendment support fund to aid researchers of digital platforms in seeking legal support in response to efforts to infringe upon first amendment-protected resea… read allCore support for the internet and platform researcher first amendment support fund to aid researchers of digital platforms in seeking legal support in response to efforts to infringe upon first amendment-protected research activities less
$75,000
Partnership for Central America · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the guatemalan forum as a platform for dialogue between civil society, the private sector, institutions, and key stakeholders to craft a joint strategy to advance the rule of law, democracy, and inclusive eco… read allTo support the guatemalan forum as a platform for dialogue between civil society, the private sector, institutions, and key stakeholders to craft a joint strategy to advance the rule of law, democracy, and inclusive economic growth. less
$70,000
Exchange Point Institute · Saint Francis, KS · 2024
Core support for the social web foundation to increase the reach and sustainability of open source social media platforms
$67,000
Art and Photography Foundation · 2024
For the museum of art and photography's exhibitions, public programming and community platform to increase representation of marginalized women in the art world and shift social norms that perpetuate gender-based violen… read allFor the museum of art and photography's exhibitions, public programming and community platform to increase representation of marginalized women in the art world and shift social norms that perpetuate gender-based violence in the public sphere less
$65,000
Gender Mobile Counselling Initiative · 2024
For a project on strengthening model policies on sexual harassment and a technology platform for confidential reporting of sexual harassment in select higher education institutions in nigeria
$50,000
Exchange Point Institute · Saint Francis, KS · 2024
Core support to survey and interview global internet infrastructure members of the infrared network that provide alternatives to multinational corporate tech platforms to develop a long term and sustainable strategic pl… read allCore support to survey and interview global internet infrastructure members of the infrared network that provide alternatives to multinational corporate tech platforms to develop a long term and sustainable strategic plan for the network less
$50,000
Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro · 2024
For the netlab disinformation research program and observatory for advertisements on digital platforms
$50,000
Sleeping Giants Brasil · 2024
To promote private sector responsibility in tackling disinformation, fake news and hate speech in digital platforms
$50,000
The American India Foundation Trust · 2024
Core support to create a tech-enabled platform to expand and improve formal career pathways for people with disabilities
$50,000
Asociacion Sembrando Semillas De Paz Sembrandopaz · 2024
For the alliance of platforms of social organizations for the empowerment and convergence of civil society for building peace in selected territories most affected by the armed conflict
$50,000
Simsara Music Ltd · 2024
To support music professionals in achieving economically sustainable careers through a platform for developing managerial and promotional expertise and skills in the music industry in the mena region.
$48,834
Women in Informal Employment Globalizing and Organizing · 2024
Core support for homenet international, a global network of home-based workers advancing a strong, united and representative voice on global platforms to advocate for a just livelihood with governments and employers
$45,000
All Protocol Observed Npc · 2024
Supporting the creation of a platform for african visual storytelling hosted by the continent
$10,000
Nairobi Film Office Limited · 2024
Support the nairobi film festival to revitalize an initiative aimed at creating a platform for storytelling that deepens the human experience, fostering connections and sparking meaningful dialogue.
$500,000
Deep South Today · Ridgeland, MS · 2023
Core support for "verite," a new orleans-based digital local news platform
$400,000
Center for Strategic and International Studies · Washington, DC · 2023
For interpret: china, an online interactive platform to curate, translate, and analyze chinese primary-source documents for english speaking audiences to enable a more complete understanding of chinas intentions and cap… read allFor interpret: china, an online interactive platform to curate, translate, and analyze chinese primary-source documents for english speaking audiences to enable a more complete understanding of chinas intentions and capabilities less
$350,000
Third Sector New England · Boston, MA · 2023
Core support for detroit people's platform to address growing inequality between detroiters
$300,000
Sister Song · Atlanta, GA · 2023
For the development and creation of a reproductive justice movement-wide online platform
$296,386
Women in Informal Employment Globalizing and Organizing · 2023
Core support for homenet international, a global network of home-based workers advancing a strong, united and representative voice on global platforms to advocate for a just livelihood with governments and employers
$275,000
Creo Family Office Syndicate · New York, NY · 2023
Core support for its data platform to provide a trusted, aggregated source for global, climate-related investment information and analysis
$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
Finance Center for South-South Cooperation Limited · 2023
To engage scholars, csos, policy makers and international agencies for knowledge generation and sharing on esg and impact investment for china's development finance, global governance and to build up a knowledge platfor… read allTo engage scholars, csos, policy makers and international agencies for knowledge generation and sharing on esg and impact investment for china's development finance, global governance and to build up a knowledge platform for such purposes less
$215,000
Alfanar · 2023
General support and project support to build institutional capacity as a leading platform for impact driven social enterprises
$200,000
Fos Feminista · New York, NY · 2023
Core support toward a new platform for international action and feminist solidarity for gender based violence and sexual and reproductive health and rights
$200,000
Futurelect · 2023
To build an online civic education platform and support the development of women and youth leaders in southern africa
$200,000
University of Cape Town · 2023
Core support to the african gender institute to facilitate linkages and create platforms for feminist intellectuals, activists and practitioners to expand knowledge, agendas and strategies of african feminist movements
$200,000
Policylink · Oakland, CA · 2023
Core support for the liberation in a generation project for policy development, capacity training to open policy windows and co-create with workers a transformative policy platform that envisions liberating people of co… read allCore support for the liberation in a generation project for policy development, capacity training to open policy windows and co-create with workers a transformative policy platform that envisions liberating people of color from economic oppression. less
$200,000
Education Fund of the American Center for International Labor Solidarity · Washington, DC · 2023
Core support for new 21st century organizing in africa including garment, platform and domestic workers through cross movement building and cross-regional campaigns
$200,000
Iopeneye Africa Foundation · 2023
For the use of participatory theatre and platform technology to increase awareness and influence social norms to end violence against women and girls in west africa
$171,000
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Hadley, MA · 2023
Core support for the digital public infrastructure research center to investigate the social role of internet platforms, and to advocate for approaches to digital infrastructures that treat platforms and supporting tech… read allCore support for the digital public infrastructure research center to investigate the social role of internet platforms, and to advocate for approaches to digital infrastructures that treat platforms and supporting technologies as public goods less
$154,683
Economic Policy Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
Core support to building the case nationally for treating platforms with economic security and flexibility, and develop the case for the proper enforcement of labor laws with platform companies.
$150,000
Bml Foundation Limited · 2023
A collective platform for collaborative storytelling, narrative change, and combat mis/dis and mal-information in kenya
$150,000
Southern Africa Trust · 2023
Core support to southern africa trust's gender justice programme, to map, engage, build and strengthen regional platforms and alliances of movements working on gbv in southern africa
$150,000
Url Media Holdings · Queens, NY · 2023
To develop models of sustainability for minority owned media organizations and the platform to share and distribute factual and educational content and information to the public
$137,000
Odi · 2023
Core support for the advancing learning and innovation in gender norms (align) platform to assess the role of feminist movements in driving norms change, including in relation to gender-based violence
$130,000
Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro · 2023
For the netlab disinformation research program and observatory for advertisements on digital platforms
$125,000
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Secretariat · 2023
To enhance the debate on energy transition and to bring additional civil society organizations and community voices into the energy transition debate through it's data and platforms
$125,000
Ultraviolet Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
For research and advocacy to counter the recruitment of young men and boys into misogynist movements and hold social media platforms accountable for racist and sexist content
$100,000
The American India Foundation Trust · 2023
Core support to create a tech-enabled platform to expand and improve formal career pathways for people with disabilities
$100,000
Mzalendo Trust · 2023
For coordination of open government partnership actors, particularly targeting ogp member counties, with the objective of enhancing corruption conversation at sub-national and national levels of government, as well as r… read allFor coordination of open government partnership actors, particularly targeting ogp member counties, with the objective of enhancing corruption conversation at sub-national and national levels of government, as well as regional and global platforms less
$100,000
Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2023
Core support for mpower change, an online and offline organizing platform to build grassroots muslim power while advancing social, spiritual, racial, and economic justice for all people
$100,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
Core support for the dangerous speech project for research on harmful speech online, and to work in coalition with civil rights organizations to influence the content moderation policies of technology platform companies
$100,000
Africa Platform for Social Protection · 2023
Core support for institutional strengthening and project support for advocacy and campaigning for the ratification of the au protocol on social security and social protection
$100,000
Arab Political Science Network · Wakefield, MA · 2023
Project support for launching an online book reviews platform and building a working group on politics of infrastructure and urbanism in the arab world
$100,000
Realize Impact · Bainbridge Island, WA · 2023
Core support for impact entrepreneur, a vibrant and comprehensive platform giving voice to impact entrepreneurs, investors, and practitioners
$100,000
Beijing Probono Foundation · 2023
To strengthen the philanthropy asset management forum platform, conduct research on investment by foundations and other charitable organizations and strengthen professional volunteerism to promote the service efficiency… read allTo strengthen the philanthropy asset management forum platform, conduct research on investment by foundations and other charitable organizations and strengthen professional volunteerism to promote the service efficiency of social organizations less
$100,000
China Agricultural University · 2023
To establish a knowledge sharing platform on development cooperation and international development for the countries in the global south
$95,000
Inter-American Dialogue · Washington, DC · 2023
To build the china program as a knowledge platform on china's development finance in latin american countries and to connect with china knowledge networks and hubs in other global south regions
$93,495
Transparency Brazil · 2023
To broaden transparency and access to public information by supporting journalists and csos' work with data gathered in the achados e pedidos platform, a repository of freedom of information requests, especially regardi… read allTo broaden transparency and access to public information by supporting journalists and csos' work with data gathered in the achados e pedidos platform, a repository of freedom of information requests, especially regarding socio-environmental inform less
$90,855
Sarba Shanti Ayog (Ssa) · 2023
To increase the livelihoods of workers in the handicrafts sector in india by developing a user-friendly, affordable, multi-stakeholder technological platform addressing challenges facing the sector and to provide suppor… read allTo increase the livelihoods of workers in the handicrafts sector in india by developing a user-friendly, affordable, multi-stakeholder technological platform addressing challenges facing the sector and to provide support to mitigate covid impact less
$80,000
Museum Hue · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
For huearts, an online platform of new york city's bipoc founded and led by arts entities to contextualize a larger spectrum of the city's arts
$75,000
Brooklyn Arts Exchange · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Core support for disability artistry initiative that builds a platform for disability artistry to serve the local artist community, organizational culture, and broader field of contemporary dance and performing arts
$75,000
The Miami Foundation · Miami, FL · 2023
Core support for the internet and platform researcher first amendment support fund to aid researchers of digital platforms in seeking legal support in response to efforts to infringe upon first amendment-protected resea… read allCore support for the internet and platform researcher first amendment support fund to aid researchers of digital platforms in seeking legal support in response to efforts to infringe upon first amendment-protected research activities less
$65,000
Gender Mobile Counselling Initiative · 2023
For a project on strengthening model policies on sexual harassment and a technology platform for confidential reporting of sexual harassment in select higher education institutions in nigeria
$63,000
Art and Photography Foundation · 2023
For the museum of art and photography's exhibitions, public programming and community platform to increase representation of marginalized women in the art world and shift social norms that perpetuate gender-based violen… read allFor the museum of art and photography's exhibitions, public programming and community platform to increase representation of marginalized women in the art world and shift social norms that perpetuate gender-based violence in the public sphere less
$50,000
Fathom Film Group Ltd · 2023
For production of "#whileblack", a documentary film that explores how technology platforms and social media shape the trauma of racial violence against african americans
$50,000
Sleeping Giants Brasil · 2023
To promote private sector responsibility in tackling disinformation, fake news and hate speech in digital platforms
$50,000
Asociacion Sembrando Semillas De Paz Sembrandopaz · 2023
For the alliance of platforms of social organizations for the empowerment and convergence of civil society for building peace in selected territories most affected by the armed conflict
$50,000
Acao Educativa - Assessoria Pesquisa E Informacao · 2023
To promote the dhesca platform (economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights platform) primarily to address economic impacts, human rights, and global incidence
$39,779
Yayasan Masyarakat Mandiri Film Indonesia · 2023
To create the vitamin digital platform to galvanize public support from the younger generations for climate and social justice
$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
$1.0M
Deep South Today · Ridgeland, MS · 2022
Core support for the development of verite, a new orleans-based digital local news platform
$1.0M
Oxfam America · Boston, MA · 2022
For the latin american platform of peoples vaccine alliance, and for the adequate supply and equitable access to covid-19 vaccines for the most vulnerable groups in the region
$450,000
Natural Resource Governance Institute · New York, NY · 2022
For the civil society platform for sustainable recovery to strengthen the oversight of extractive and infrastructure governance in colombia and peru through monitoring and advocacy actions
$350,000
Third Sector New England · Boston, MA · 2022
Core support for the building movement project's detroit people's platform project to address growing inequality between detroiters
$329,000
University of Massachusetts Amherst · Hadley, MA · 2022
Core support for the digital public infrastructure research center to investigate the social role of internet platforms, and to advocate for approaches to digital infrastructures that treat platforms and supporting tech… read allCore support for the digital public infrastructure research center to investigate the social role of internet platforms, and to advocate for approaches to digital infrastructures that treat platforms and supporting technologies as public goods less
$300,000
Futurelect · 2022
To build an online civic education platform and support the development of women and youth leaders in southern africa
$250,000
Espaco Feminista Do Nordeste Para Democracia E Direitos Humanos · 2022
For the feminist land platform to advance womens land tenure security in the context of post-covid economic recovery
$248,098
Nirantar Trust · 2022
For a feminist learning platform to disseminate critical bilingual materials on preventing public space violence using narratives, stories, art and alternative pedagogies to connect rural, regional, urban and transnatio… read allFor a feminist learning platform to disseminate critical bilingual materials on preventing public space violence using narratives, stories, art and alternative pedagogies to connect rural, regional, urban and transnational contexts and for covid reli less
$224,000
Overseas Development Institute Limited · 2022
Core support for the advancing learning and innovation in gender norms (align) platform to assess the role of feminist movements in driving norms change, including in relation to gender-based violence
$200,000
American India Foundation Trust · 2022
Core support to create a tech-enabled platform to expand and improve formal career pathways for people with disabilities
$200,000
Center for Strategic and International Studies · Washington, DC · 2022
For interpret: china, an online interactive platform to curate, translate, and analyze chinese primary-source documents for english speaking audiences to enable a more complete understanding of china's intentions and ca… read allFor interpret: china, an online interactive platform to curate, translate, and analyze chinese primary-source documents for english speaking audiences to enable a more complete understanding of china's intentions and capabilities less
$200,000
Fos Feminista · New York, NY · 2022
Core support toward a new platform for international action and feminist solidarity for gender based violence and sexual and reproductive health and rights
$200,000
Iopeneye Africa Foundation · 2022
For the use of participatory theatre and platform technology to increase awareness and influence social norms to end violence against women and girls in west africa
$200,000
Southern Africa Trust · 2022
Core support to southern africa trust's gender justice programme, to map, engage, build and strengthen regional platforms and alliances of movements working on gbv in southern africa
$200,000
University of Cape Town · 2022
Core support to the african gender institute to facilitate linkages and create platforms for feminist intellectuals, activists and practitioners to expand knowledge, agendas and strategies of african feminist movements
$150,000
Universidad Catolica Andres Bello · 2022
Tie-off core support to the cdh to strengthen its capacities to articulate an intersectional perspective and to strengthen its strategic communications, and to the iies to strengthen its digital platform to analyze soci… read allTie-off core support to the cdh to strengthen its capacities to articulate an intersectional perspective and to strengthen its strategic communications, and to the iies to strengthen its digital platform to analyze social vulnerabilities. less
$150,000
Bml Foundation Limited · 2022
A collective platform for collaborative storytelling, narrative change, and combat mis/dis and mal-information in kenya
$150,000
Center for American Progress · Washington, DC · 2022
Core support for the disability rights program to convene advocates at the intersection of disability and reproductive rights and justice to develop an aligned platform and effective narrative and communications strategy
$150,000
China Agricultural University · 2022
For the academy of global food economics and policy to develop a platform for sharing china knowledge with african scholars and csos through networking, workshops and visitors' programs
$145,317
Economic Policy Institute · Washington, DC · 2022
Core support to building the case nationally for treating platforms with economic security and flexibility, and develop the case for the proper enforcement of labor laws with platform companies.
$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
$125,000
Ultraviolet Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
For research and advocacy to counter the recruitment of young men and boys into misogynist movements and hold social media platforms accountable for racist and sexist content
$125,000
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Secretariat · 2022
To enhance the debate on energy transition and to bring additional civil society organizations and community voices into the energy transition debate through it's data and platforms
$115,492
Socratus Collective Wisdom Corporation · Belmont, MA · 2022
For a dialogic platform and convenings to engage in multifaceted collaborative processes focused on challenges faced by farmers in india that will bring together farmer leaders, civil society, officials, academics and t… read allFor a dialogic platform and convenings to engage in multifaceted collaborative processes focused on challenges faced by farmers in india that will bring together farmer leaders, civil society, officials, academics and the private sector less
$106,505
Transparency Brazil · 2022
To broaden transparency and access to public information by supporting journalists and csos' work with data gathered in the achados e pedidos platform, a repository of freedom of information requests, especially regardi… read allTo broaden transparency and access to public information by supporting journalists and csos' work with data gathered in the achados e pedidos platform, a repository of freedom of information requests, especially regarding socio-environmental inform less
$100,000
Frepek Communications Company Ltd · 2022
For support to create a media/narrative platform that empowers citizens with factual information that will facilitate government accountability
$100,000
Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies · Washington, DC · 2022
Core support for the technology policy program to explore the impact of emerging technologies on black communities, including platform accountability, broadband access and adoption, privacy, and algorithmic fairness
$100,000
Lebanon Dawlaty · 2022
Tie-off support to launch the syrian oral history archive online platform and develop a community art initiative around it to build a collective memory of the syrian conflict
$100,000
Mzalendo Trust · 2022
For coordination of open government partnership actors, particularly targeting ogp member counties, with the objective of enhancing corruption conversation at sub-national and national levels of government, as well as r… read allFor coordination of open government partnership actors, particularly targeting ogp member counties, with the objective of enhancing corruption conversation at sub-national and national levels of government, as well as regional and global platforms less
$100,000
Neo Philanthropy · New York, NY · 2022
Core support for mpower change, an online and offline organizing platform to build grassroots muslim power while advancing social, spiritual, racial, and economic justice for all people
$100,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
Core support for the dangerous speech project for research on harmful speech online, and to work in coalition with civil rights organizations to influence the content moderation policies of technology platform companies
$100,000
Tides Center · San Francisco, CA · 2022
Core support for the advocacy institute to strengthen statewide technological, knowledge, networking, and capacity building platforms for advocacy campaigns in new york state
$80,000
Museum Hue · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
For huearts, an online platform of new york city's bipoc founded and led by arts entities to contextualize a larger spectrum of the city's arts
$75,000
Trinity International Film Festivaltrinity Films Entertainment Group · Inkster, MI · 2022
To provide a platform that supports independent filmmakers of color and manage trinity films entertainment groups (tfeg) film festivals in detroit.
$70,000
Gender Mobile Counselling Initiative · 2022
For a project on strengthening model policies on sexual harassment and a technology platform for confidential reporting of sexual harassment in select higher education institutions in nigeria
$66,800
Centre for Policy Research · 2022
To create and support a platform for informed dialogue among civil society, academia and others on indias agricultural policy and related state capacity to sustain and increase farmer incomes
$50,000
Center for Communication · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
Core support for therighting, an important media platform that educates journalists, audiences and commentators about social movements in the united states
$50,000
Fractured Atlas Productions · Scarsdale, NY · 2022
Core support for deaf space archive, a mobile platform dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and uplifting deaf spaces and cultural memory
$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
$25,000
Maya Institute of Rural Development Studies Civil Association · 2022
To disseminate journalistic pieces and promote debate on mexican rural issues through the del campo platform, including production of communication materials and generation of alliances with media outlets

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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