21st Century Ilgwu Heritage Fund

What they fund

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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.

1 grant matching “nike” · $10,000

• $10,000

  Student Labor Solidarity - Social Responsibility Network · New York, NY · 2023

  To help fund the united students against sweatshops project of student outreach, education and mobilization in solidarity with workers of hong seng knitting, a thai factory and major supplier of nike, facing worker prot… read allTo help fund the united students against sweatshops project of student outreach, education and mobilization in solidarity with workers of hong seng knitting, a thai factory and major supplier of nike, facing worker protection violations less

Top recipients

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

• Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition2 grants · $120,000
• Laborartsorg3 grants · $63,250
• Working Theater3 grants · $47,000
• Concerts in Motion3 grants · $45,000
• Probononet2 grants · $37,500
• Playwrights Horizon2 grants · $30,000
• The Tenement Museum2 grants · $26,000
• Washington Square Legal Services2 grants · $25,000
• International Rescue Committee2 grants · $25,000
• Friends of Givat Haviva1 grant · $25,000

Giving over time

Grant history

All 59 reported grants, largest first.

• $60,000

  Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition · New York, NY · 2023

  To build a permanent public memorial to those who perished in the triangle shirtwaist factory fire of 1911

• $60,000

  Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition · New York, NY · 2022

  To build a permanent public memorial to those who perished in the triangle shirtwaist factory fire of 1911.

• $31,250

  Laborartsorg · New York, NY · 2022

  To support the annual clara lemich awards, which honor women who have spent their lives working for the greater good and to inspire others to follow in their footsteps. And to promote and coordinate events related to th… read allTo support the annual clara lemich awards, which honor women who have spent their lives working for the greater good and to inspire others to follow in their footsteps. And to promote and coordinate events related to the 40th anniversary commemoration of the 1982 garment workers' strikes and rallies in new york city's chinatown. less
• $26,000

  Concerts in Motion · New York, NY · 2024

  To help provide a series of forty concerts to low income homebound adults including retired garment workers and veterans, in both virtual and in-person formats through a network of over 200 agencies. Music is brought to… read allTo help provide a series of forty concerts to low income homebound adults including retired garment workers and veterans, in both virtual and in-person formats through a network of over 200 agencies. Music is brought to these populations residing in senior centers or other facilities in new york city neighborhoods. less
• $25,000

  Friends of Givat Haviva · New York, NY · 2024

  To support givat haviva's hebrew language enrichment program "placing jewish teachers in arab middle schools". The vision is to promote linguistically and cultural integrated citizenship that provides opportunities for … read allTo support givat haviva's hebrew language enrichment program "placing jewish teachers in arab middle schools". The vision is to promote linguistically and cultural integrated citizenship that provides opportunities for advancement in society and the job market. less
• $25,000

  Probononet · New York, NY · 2023

  To support ireclamo!, an innovative digital tool that empowers low-wage workers and worker advocates to identify wage theft and file claims to recoup lost wages

• $24,000

  Accountability Research Ctr - American University School of Intl Service · Washington, DC · 2022

  To evaluate and document the progress made in securing the rights of workers in the ten years since the collapse of the rana plaza, a building that housed garment factories in bangladesh.

• $23,000

  Working Theater · New York, NY · 2024

  To support the spring 2025 presentation of the inaugural stage left festival, featuring new plays highlighting issues facing working people and the contemporary labor movement.

• $20,102

  Fordham University - Dept of History · Bronx, NY · 2023

  To resume interviews and record oral histories of retired officers, staff and rank and file activists of the international ladies' garment workers union

• $20,000

  Gaudenzia Foundation · Norristown, PA · 2022

  To support the foundation's sober house in erie, pa that provides substance abuse treatment and resiliency skills for low-income, housing insecure and long term users of substances.

• $18,000

  The Tenement Museum · New York, NY · 2024

  To support the museum's signature program, "shared journeys", that offers specially designed tours of historic immigrant family apartment exhibits as well as empowering english language learners to promote their engagem… read allTo support the museum's signature program, "shared journeys", that offers specially designed tours of historic immigrant family apartment exhibits as well as empowering english language learners to promote their engagement with civic issues. less
• $18,000

  Laborartsorg · New York, NY · 2023

  To support the annual clara lemich awards, part of a city-wide commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the triangle fire including live-streaming of the event, webpage display and video interviews of the honorees… read allTo support the annual clara lemich awards, part of a city-wide commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the triangle fire including live-streaming of the event, webpage display and video interviews of the honorees. To also support the creation of an exhibit at new york university that will draw attention to the core features of ilgwu history, social unionism, union label campaign and sewing skills less
• $15,000

  Playwrights Horizon · New York, NY · 2023

  To support the theater's world premiere co-production of regretfully, so the birds are, by julia izumi, a play that tells toe story of 3 adult siblings adopted into an american family searching for a sense of identity

• $15,000

  Playwrights Horizon · New York, NY · 2022

  To support the theater's world premiere co-production of regretfully, so the birds are, by julia izumi, a play that tells toe story of 3 adult siblings adopted into an american family searching for a sense of identity.

• $14,000

  Laborartsorg · New York, NY · 2024

  To support i) the annual clara lemlich awards which honor the legacy of clara lemlich by recognizing extraordinary activists and advocates for their inspiring lifelong commitment to improving the lives of working people… read allTo support i) the annual clara lemlich awards which honor the legacy of clara lemlich by recognizing extraordinary activists and advocates for their inspiring lifelong commitment to improving the lives of working people, and ii) to support the creation of a video tributed to kathy andrade, a pioneering ilgwu organizer. less
• $12,500

  American Friends of Soroka Medical Center · Scarsdale, NY · 2024

  To support the employee resilience center of the soroka medical center, one of israel's largest, busiest & advanced hospitals. The resilience center addresses psychological trauma hospital staff experience treating crit… read allTo support the employee resilience center of the soroka medical center, one of israel's largest, busiest & advanced hospitals. The resilience center addresses psychological trauma hospital staff experience treating critically wounded patients and idf soldiers since the october 7, 2023 attack on israel. less
• $12,500

  Garment Workers Center · New York, NY · 2024

  To support a campaign to ensure prompt and effective implementation of sb62, the landmark california legislation to eliminate the piece rate pay system, hold fashion brands liable for wage violations, and expand authori… read allTo support a campaign to ensure prompt and effective implementation of sb62, the landmark california legislation to eliminate the piece rate pay system, hold fashion brands liable for wage violations, and expand authority for inspections in the garment industry in the state of california. less
• $12,500

  Washington Square Legal Services · New York, NY · 2024

  The grant supports providing strategic legal representation defending individuals or organizations' rights, and the rule of law through precedent setting cases in immigration legal proceedings.

• $12,500

  International Rescue Committee · New York, NY · 2023

  To support efforts to respond to the refugee crisis following the russian invasion of ukraine in february, 2022, specifically to assist more than 19,000 refugees who arrived in greece

• $12,500

  Washington Square Legal Services · New York, NY · 2023

  Supports legal representation to defend the rights and the rule of law for individuals and organizations through precedent setting cases in immigration legal proceedings. This work ensures that a new generation of lawye… read allSupports legal representation to defend the rights and the rule of law for individuals and organizations through precedent setting cases in immigration legal proceedings. This work ensures that a new generation of lawyers will be able to advance the rights of immigrant communities less
• $12,500

  Garment Workers Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  To support a campaign to ensure prompt and effective implementation of california legislation sb62, landmark legislation to eliminate piece rate pay system, hold fashion brands liable for wage violations and expand auth… read allTo support a campaign to ensure prompt and effective implementation of california legislation sb62, landmark legislation to eliminate piece rate pay system, hold fashion brands liable for wage violations and expand authority for inspections in the garment industry in the state. less
• $12,500

  International Rescue Committee · New York, NY · 2022

  To support efforts to respond to the refugee crisis following the russian invasion of ukraine in february, 2022, specifically to assist more than 19,000 refugees who arrived in greece.

• $12,500

  Probononet · New York, NY · 2022

  To support ireclamo!, an innovative digital tool that empowers low-wage workers and worker advocates to identify wage theft and file claims to recoup lost wages.

• $12,250

  St Patrick'S Church · Nashua, NH · 2024

  To support the parish's the dorothy day cafe, which provides hospitality to those who come to church; mostly homeless, unemployed, mentally challenged or victims of addiction.

• $12,250

  St Patrick'S Church · Nashua, NH · 2023

  To support the parish's project, the day caf, named after dorothy day, the founder of the catholic worker movement in nyc which provides hospitality, meals and refuge to those who come to the church, mostly homeless, un… read allTo support the parish's project, the day caf, named after dorothy day, the founder of the catholic worker movement in nyc which provides hospitality, meals and refuge to those who come to the church, mostly homeless, unemployed, mentally challenged or victims of addiction less
• $12,000

  Working Theater · New York, NY · 2023

  To support the off broadway premiere of fish, which follows the parallel stories of nyc high school students and their teachers as they navigate a broken public school system. The grant will also support the theater's f… read allTo support the off broadway premiere of fish, which follows the parallel stories of nyc high school students and their teachers as they navigate a broken public school system. The grant will also support the theater's five borough/one city initiative less
• $12,000

  Working Theater · New York, NY · 2022

  To support a production of a nyc borough tour "song about trains", a play to celebrate the multicultural canon of railroad songs from communities who had a hand in building the america railroad system.

• $10,000

  Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs · Calabasas, CA · 2024

  To support the students for international labor solidarity in its campaign to build student outreach and a movement in solidarity with workers in thailand against labor exploitation by us companies.

• $10,000

  Concerts in Motion · New York, NY · 2023

  To help provide a series of forty concerts to low income homebound adults including retired garment workers and veterans residing in private homes or facilities in new york city neighborhoods

• $10,000

  Student Labor Solidarity - Social Responsibility Network · New York, NY · 2023

  To help fund the united students against sweatshops project of student outreach, education and mobilization in solidarity with workers of hong seng knitting, a thai factory and major supplier of nike, facing worker prot… read allTo help fund the united students against sweatshops project of student outreach, education and mobilization in solidarity with workers of hong seng knitting, a thai factory and major supplier of nike, facing worker protection violations less
• $10,000

  New Immigrant Community Empowerment · Queens, NY · 2022

  Increase awareness and benefits of health insurance coverage for immigrant families and day workers in queens, ny, and provide critical outreach and builds preparedness for covid-19 vaccine.

• $9,000

  From the Heart Productions · Oxnard, CA · 2024

  To support the themes expressed in the documentary film "a tree of life: the pittsburgh synagogue shooting". The film depicts the story of eleven people who were gunned down in the synagogue through the lives of those w… read allTo support the themes expressed in the documentary film "a tree of life: the pittsburgh synagogue shooting". The film depicts the story of eleven people who were gunned down in the synagogue through the lives of those who survived and family members of those killed. less
• $9,000

  Penn South Social Services · New York, NY · 2024

  To support the documentary film "the originals" depicting the story of the establishment of penn south, an affordable housing cooperative community built by the ilgwu in 1962 which was within walking distance of the nyc… read allTo support the documentary film "the originals" depicting the story of the establishment of penn south, an affordable housing cooperative community built by the ilgwu in 1962 which was within walking distance of the nyc garment district. The film connects the ilgwu and penn south to current struggles for social and economic justice. less
• $9,000

  From the Heart Productions · Oxnard, CA · 2023

  To support a campaign to amplify the themes expressed in the hbo documentary film "a tree of life: the pittsburgh synagogue shooting", which tells the story of what happened on october 27, 2018, when eleven people were … read allTo support a campaign to amplify the themes expressed in the hbo documentary film "a tree of life: the pittsburgh synagogue shooting", which tells the story of what happened on october 27, 2018, when eleven people were gunned sown in the tree of life synagogue less
• $9,000

  Concerts in Motion · New York, NY · 2022

  To help provide a series of forty concerts to low income homebound adults including retired garment workers and veterans residing in private homes or facilities in new york city neighborhoods.

• $8,000

  The Tenement Museum · New York, NY · 2022

  To support the museum's creation of a multimedia layer for its garment shop exhibit that will tell stories of educational content about the histories of caribbean garment workers in new york city.

• $7,500

  Kindling Group Nfp · Chicago, IL · 2024

  To support the production and a community impact program of a documentary which takes viewers into the patco strike of over 11,000 air-traffic controllers in 1981 which ushered a period of declining union power and led … read allTo support the production and a community impact program of a documentary which takes viewers into the patco strike of over 11,000 air-traffic controllers in 1981 which ushered a period of declining union power and led to the unprecedented inequality and job insecurity american workers face today. less
• $7,500

  Kindling Group Nfp · Chicago, IL · 2023

  To support the production and a community impact program of a documentary which takes viewers into the patco strike of over 11,000 air-traffic controllers in 1981 which ushered a period of declining union power and led … read allTo support the production and a community impact program of a documentary which takes viewers into the patco strike of over 11,000 air-traffic controllers in 1981 which ushered a period of declining union power and led to the unprecedented inequality and job insecurity american workers face today less
• $7,500

  Heartland Media Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2022

  To provide support for "ausencia", the fourth documentary in an immigration documentary series by luis argueta. The series looks at segments of society, especially women who struggle with the decision to migrate or stay… read allTo provide support for "ausencia", the fourth documentary in an immigration documentary series by luis argueta. The series looks at segments of society, especially women who struggle with the decision to migrate or stay and construct a different future in their country of origin. less
• $4,000

  Migration Policy Institute · Washington, DC · 2024

  To help promote the institutes goals to provide accessible and timely data and analysis on immigration and integration issues covering the major issues of concern to policymakers and the general public, as well as the i… read allTo help promote the institutes goals to provide accessible and timely data and analysis on immigration and integration issues covering the major issues of concern to policymakers and the general public, as well as the impact of immigration on labor markets, educational outcomes, and social cohesion. less
• $4,000

  New York Immigration Coalition · New York, NY · 2024

  To help celebrate the coalition's programs of service to immigrant communities that make new york state stronger and richer, and advocate for equity, access and opportunities for immigrants.

• $3,500

  Asian American Federation · New York, NY · 2023

  To celebrate the federation work to advance the civic voice and well being of asian americans

• $3,500

  New York Immigration Coalition · New York, NY · 2023

  Help celebrate the coalition's thirty one years of service to the immigrant communities that make new york state stronger and richer, and advocate for equity, access and opportunities for immigrants

• $3,500

  New York Immigration Coalition · New York, NY · 2022

  Help celebrate the coalition's thirty one years of service to the immigrant communities that make new york state stronger and richer, and advocate for equity, access and opportunities for immigrants.

• $3,000

  Freedom House · New York, NY · 2022

  To support freedom house's efforts to promote democratic change, with focus on political rights and civil liberties.

• $2,500

  Center for Migration Studies · New York, NY · 2024

  To support the center of migration studies' programs promoting understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and advancing the rights and dignity of migrants, refugees and newcomers.

• $2,500

  Jewish Labor Committee · New York, NY · 2024

  To help support the committee's human rights initiatives.

• $2,500

  Council On Foreign Relations · New York, NY · 2023

  Support the council's efforts to be resource for a better understanding of the foreign policy choices facing the us and other nations

• $2,500

  Jewish Labor Committee · New York, NY · 2023

  To help support the committee's human rights initiatives

• $2,500

  Cornell University Press · Ithaca, NY · 2022

  To support a new book by daniel soyer on the history of american urban politics, liberalism, labor and new york political history and social movements.

• $2,500

  Council On Foreign Relations · New York, NY · 2022

  Support the council's efforts to be resource for a better understanding of the foreign policy choices facing the us and other nations.

• $2,500

  Irvington Historical Society · Irvington, NY · 2022

  To help fund a memorial sculpture and plaque in irvington, ny to honor the legacy of enslaved africans who helped build the historic village.

• $2,500

  Jewish Labor Committee · New York, NY · 2022

  To help support the committee's human rights initiatives.

• $2,000

  Asian American Federation · New York, NY · 2024

  To celebrate the federation work to advance the civic voice and well being of asian americans.

• $2,000

  Center for Migration Studies · New York, NY · 2023

  To celebrate center of migration studies' fifty five years of promoting understanding between immigrants and receiving communities, and advancing the rights and dignity of migrants, refugees and newcomers

• $2,000

  The Museum at Eldridge Street · New York, NY · 2023

  To support the museum's preservation and educational programs

• $1,000

  Cuny School of Labor & Urban Studies Foundation · New York, NY · 2024

  To support cuny's diversity in labor scholarship efforts.

• $1,000

  Immigrant Justice Corps · New York, NY · 2024

  Support the immigrant justice corps' mission to recruit and train a new generation of legal advocates committed to immigrant justice.

• $1,000

  Cuny School of Labor & Urban Studies Foundation · New York, NY · 2023

  To support cuny's diversity in labor scholarship effort

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