Funding search · EIN 942764520 · San Francisco, CA

Ploughshares Fund

Name: Ploughshares Fund grants, 2021–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.

187
grants reported: $14.8M
total given: 2021–2024
filing years: $75,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

nuclear policy weapons diplomacy research issues outreach

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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.

Top recipients

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

Global Zero Action5 grants · $714,000
Foreign Policy for America5 grants · $675,000
Union of Concerned Scientists6 grants · $620,000
President and Fellows of Middlebury College2 grants · $455,000
Arms Control Association3 grants · $443,500
International Civil Society Action Network2 grants · $340,000
J Street4 grants · $320,000
Intl Civil Soc Action Ntwk2 grants · $305,000
Pres & Fellows of Middlebury3 grants · $295,000
Arms Control Assn2 grants · $295,000

Giving over time

$4.0M

2021

$4.2M

2022

$3.8M

2023

$2.8M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 187 grants.

$275,000
Global Zero Action · Washington, DC · 2021
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$250,000
President and Fellows of Middlebury College · Monterey, CA · 2023
1. To support a fellowship program for nuclear experts impacted by the invasion of ukraine.3. To support jeffrey lewis research, analysis, and media outreach on nuclear and missile activities in north korea and china.2.… read all1. To support a fellowship program for nuclear experts impacted by the invasion of ukraine.3. To support jeffrey lewis research, analysis, and media outreach on nuclear and missile activities in north korea and china.2. To support activities of the middle east next generation of arms control specialists to promote regional security in the middle east. less
$225,000
Foreign Policy for America · Washington, DC · 2023
To support activities promoting a diplomacy-first foreign policy for the united states, particularly on nuclear weapons-related issues.
$215,500
Arms Control Association · Washington, DC · 2023
1. To support staff time dedicated to the involvement on the core team for the stop the nuclear arms race roundtable2. To support the arms control association's research, public education, media outreach, policy advocac… read all1. To support staff time dedicated to the involvement on the core team for the stop the nuclear arms race roundtable2. To support the arms control association's research, public education, media outreach, policy advocacy, and congressional engagement work on pressing nuclear policy issues.3. To support the physicists coalition for nuclear threat reduction's grassroots network of scientists concerned about nuclear dangers and willing to educate legislators about the need for policy change. less
$205,000
President and Fellows of Middlebury College · Middlebury, VT · 2024
To support a fellowship program for nuclear experts impacted by the invasion of ukraine, to support jeffrey lewis' research, analysis, and media outreach on nuclear and missile activities in north korea and china, to su… read allTo support a fellowship program for nuclear experts impacted by the invasion of ukraine, to support jeffrey lewis' research, analysis, and media outreach on nuclear and missile activities in north korea and china, to support activities of the middle east next generation of arms control specialists to promote regional security in the middle east and to support the development and execution of the nuclear futures fellowship capstone project. less
$205,000
Global Zero Action · Washington, DC · 2022
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$190,000
International Civil Society Action Network · Washington, DC · 2024
To support organizations of the womens alliance for security leadership in south asia and the middle east through the innovative peace fund.
$178,000
Arms Control Association · Washington, DC · 2024
To fund continued research, public education, media outreach, policy advocacy, and congressional engagement on pressing nuclear policy issues and to support the physicists coalition for nuclear threat reduction's grassr… read allTo fund continued research, public education, media outreach, policy advocacy, and congressional engagement on pressing nuclear policy issues and to support the physicists coalition for nuclear threat reduction's grassroots network of scientists as they educate and advocate for policy change. less
$177,000
Nuclear Threat Initiative · Washington, DC · 2023
1. To support staff time dedicated to the involvement on the core team for the stop the nuclear arms race roundtable.2. To support the development of a narrative strategy for shifting political will in favor of nuclear … read all1. To support staff time dedicated to the involvement on the core team for the stop the nuclear arms race roundtable.2. To support the development of a narrative strategy for shifting political will in favor of nuclear risk reduction and the elimination of nuclear weapons.3. To support the gender champions in nuclear policy (gcnp) initiative. less
$157,500
Win Without War Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
1. To mobilize a broad base of public support for progressive foreign policies, including nuclear nonproliferation, denuclearization, and diplomacy with nuclear-armed states.2. To support a fellowship position that expl… read all1. To mobilize a broad base of public support for progressive foreign policies, including nuclear nonproliferation, denuclearization, and diplomacy with nuclear-armed states.2. To support a fellowship position that explores the intersectionality of nuclear policy and the experiences of communities impacted by nuclear weapons.3. To support staff time dedicated to the involvement on the core team for the stop the nuclear arms race roundtable. less
$155,000
Intl Civil Soc Action Ntwk · Washington, DC · 2022
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$150,000
Global Zero · Washington, DC · 2023
To support a responsible wind-down of operations and help provide a softer landing to global zero staff during this transition.
$150,000
Inkstick Media · New Market, MD · 2023
To support the foreign affairs, defense, and national security blog inkstick.
$150,000
International Civil Society Action Network · Washington, DC · 2023
To support ican's innovative peace fund program activities in south asia and the middle east.
$150,000
Arms Control Assn · Washington, DC · 2022
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$150,000
Global Zero Action · Washington, DC · 2022
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$150,000
Pres & Fellows of Middlebury · Monterey, CA · 2022
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$150,000
Union of Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2022
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$150,000
Intl Civil Soc Action Ntwk · Washington, DC · 2021
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$145,000
Arms Control Assn · Washington, DC · 2021
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$140,000
Foreign Policy for America · Washington, DC · 2022
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$135,000
Federation of American Scientists · Washington, DC · 2023
1. To support matt korda and mackenzie knight's research and education efforts on potential alternatives to current us nuclear launch authority policy.2. To support the nuclear information project, its policymaker and m… read all1. To support matt korda and mackenzie knight's research and education efforts on potential alternatives to current us nuclear launch authority policy.2. To support the nuclear information project, its policymaker and media outreach, and its analysis of nuclear weapons programs, budgets, and current and future policies as well as additional support for the new global risk program. less
$135,000
Union of Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2023
1. To hire organizers and, as needed, place targeted ads in support of the radiation exposure compensation act (reca).2. To support the union of concerned scientists efforts to reduce the size and role of the us nuclear… read all1. To hire organizers and, as needed, place targeted ads in support of the radiation exposure compensation act (reca).2. To support the union of concerned scientists efforts to reduce the size and role of the us nuclear arsenal, lower the risk of nuclear war, and provide justice to impacted communities. less
$135,000
Foreign Policy for America · Washington, DC · 2021
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$130,000
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace · Washington, DC · 2023
1. To support a carnegie policy dialogue on key issues.2. To support tong zhao's research about a potential chinese shift to a launch-under-attack posture, as well as a related track ii meeting and policymaker engagemen… read all1. To support a carnegie policy dialogue on key issues.2. To support tong zhao's research about a potential chinese shift to a launch-under-attack posture, as well as a related track ii meeting and policymaker engagement. less
$130,000
Friends Cmte On Natl Legisla · Washington, DC · 2022
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$125,000
Foreign Policy for America · Washington, DC · 2024
To support activities promoting a diplomacy-first foreign policy for the united states, particularly on nuclear weapons issues.
$125,000
Inkstick Media · Frederick, MD · 2024
To support the foreign affairs, defense, and national security magazine inkstick.
$125,000
Rethink Media · San Francisco, CA · 2024
To support collaborative media training and content creation related to localized coverage of the bulletin of the atomic scientists' annual doomsday clock announcement and to support rethink media's efforts to enhance t… read allTo support collaborative media training and content creation related to localized coverage of the bulletin of the atomic scientists' annual doomsday clock announcement and to support rethink media's efforts to enhance the media skills of the nuclear policy community and build support for better nuclear policy in the united states. less
$120,000
Union of Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2024
To bring impacted community members to washington, dc to educate policy makers about the radiation exposure compensation act (reca) and to support efforts to limit the size of the us nuclear arsenal, lower the risk of n… read allTo bring impacted community members to washington, dc to educate policy makers about the radiation exposure compensation act (reca) and to support efforts to limit the size of the us nuclear arsenal, lower the risk of nuclear war, and provide justice to impacted communities. less
$112,500
Rethink Media · San Francisco, CA · 2023
1. To support a media audit of narratives and messaging related to nuclear weapons.2. To support rethink media's efforts to enhance the media skills of the nuclear policy community and build support for better nuclear p… read all1. To support a media audit of narratives and messaging related to nuclear weapons.2. To support rethink media's efforts to enhance the media skills of the nuclear policy community and build support for better nuclear policy in the united states.3. To support staff time dedicated to the involvement on the core team for the stop the nuclear arms race roundtable. less
$110,000
Friends Committee On National Legislation · Washington, DC · 2024
To support advocacy efforts in congress to promote safer nuclear policies and diplomacy with relevant states.
$105,000
J Street · Washington, DC · 2022
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$105,000
Union of Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2022
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$105,000
Vet Voice Foundation · Portland, OR · 2022
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$105,000
Win Without War Educ Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
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$100,000
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace · Washington, DC · 2024
To advance diplomacy and support policy dialogues on key issues, to support a carnegie policy dialogue on key issues and to support the development and execution of the nuclear futures fellowship capstone project.
$100,000
Horizon 2045 Foundation · Mill Valley, CA · 2024
To support horizon 2045's work on identifying and executing disruptive legal and normative strategies to help shift the nuclear weapons system towards disarmament and prohibition.
$100,000
Win Without War Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
To mobilize a broad base of public support for progressive foreign policies, including nuclear nonproliferation and diplomacy with nuclear-armed states.
$100,000
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2022
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$100,000
Pres & Fellows of Middlebury · Middlebury, VT · 2021
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$100,000
Union of Concerned Scientists · Cambridge, MA · 2021
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$100,000
Vet Voice Foundation · Washington, DC · 2021
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$100,000
Veterans for Peace · St Louis, MO · 2021
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$95,000
Marshallese Educational Initiative · Springdale, AR · 2023
1. To educate the public and amplify the voices of the pacific youth about nuclear legacies, nuclear-related policies including the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons (tpnw) and the compact of free association… read all1. To educate the public and amplify the voices of the pacific youth about nuclear legacies, nuclear-related policies including the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons (tpnw) and the compact of free association (cofa), and to promote nuclear and environmental justice.2. To support efforts around the 2024 nuclear legacy week conference. less
$95,000
Moveonorg Civic Action · Beaverton, OR · 2023
To support campaigning and organizing activities to advance an inclusive and progressive us foreign policy vision.
$95,000
Moveonorg Civic Action · Washington, DC · 2022
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$90,000
Federation of American Scientists · Washington, DC · 2024
To support analysis the world's nuclear weapons, ongoing research projects, and consistent media outreach as well as rapid response to current events, including through a new journalistic partnership with the washington… read allTo support analysis the world's nuclear weapons, ongoing research projects, and consistent media outreach as well as rapid response to current events, including through a new journalistic partnership with the washington post. less
$90,000
Federation of American Scient · Washington, DC · 2022
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$90,000
Moveonorg Civic Action · Berkeley, CA · 2021
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$85,500
Bombshelltoe (Fiscal Sponsor - Fulcrum Arts) · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
1. To support the atomic terrain project and its work to strengthen the connection between and develop original scholarship at the intersection of the nuclear and environmental fields.2. To support the participation of … read all1. To support the atomic terrain project and its work to strengthen the connection between and develop original scholarship at the intersection of the nuclear and environmental fields.2. To support the participation of the atomic terrain project at the 2024 new york art book fair. less
$85,000
National Committee On North Korea · Washington, DC · 2024
To support the national committee on north korea's outreach to policymakers and the public, as well as humanitarian advocacy promoting diplomacy between the united states and north korea.
$85,000
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists · Chicago, IL · 2023
1. To support a series of networking events for early career professionals working in nuclear weapons policy in the washington, dc area.2. To support the bulletin of the atomic scientists coverage of nuclear weapons iss… read all1. To support a series of networking events for early career professionals working in nuclear weapons policy in the washington, dc area.2. To support the bulletin of the atomic scientists coverage of nuclear weapons issues. less
$85,000
J Street · Washington, DC · 2023
To engage and mobilize j street's national network to support a diplomacy-first approach to us foreign policy.
$85,000
Vet Voice Foundation · Portland, OR · 2023
To support pro-diplomacy solutions to nuclear security issues by elevating the voices of veterans in policy debates and the press.
$85,000
Niac Action · Washington, DC · 2022
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$85,000
Rethink Media · Berkeley, CA · 2022
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$85,000
Federation of American Scient · Washington, DC · 2021
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$80,500
Women Cross Dmz · Honolulu, HI · 2023
To support women cross dmz's work advocating for peace and denuclearization on the korean peninsula in congress and the public sphere.
$80,000
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support efforts to grow, sustain, and connect a global network of experts and thought leaders with an expanding global audience.
$80,000
Marshallese Educational Initiative · Springdale, AR · 2024
To support education about the legacy of nuclear weapons testing and justice for the marshallese community.
$80,000
Rand Corporation · Santa Monica, CA · 2024
To support research into nuclear aspects of the war in ukraine and the production of policy recommendations to reduce future risks.
$80,000
International Crisis Group · Washington, DC · 2023
To support research, analysis, and outreach related to the trigger list.
$80,000
Nuclear Truth Project · Moodys, OK · 2023
To support the nuclear truth project's challenging nuclear secrecy project, and their efforts to promote best-practice protocols for engaging indigenous peoples, survivors, and affected communities in nuclear abolition … read allTo support the nuclear truth project's challenging nuclear secrecy project, and their efforts to promote best-practice protocols for engaging indigenous peoples, survivors, and affected communities in nuclear abolition work. less
$80,000
Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the quincy institute's work to promote military restraint and increased diplomacy in us foreign policy towards china, iran, and north korea.
$80,000
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2023
To support research into the harms of nuclear weapons production, as well as related public outreach and media engagement.
$80,000
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility · Seattle, WA · 2023
To support wpsr's nuclear weapons abolition program?s activities and advocacy efforts and the management of the washington against nuclear weapons coalition.
$80,000
Bulletin of the Atomic Scient · Chicago, IL · 2022
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$80,000
Council for a Livable World · Washington, DC · 2022
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$80,000
Inkstick Media · New Market, MD · 2022
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$80,000
International Crisis Group · Washington, DC · 2022
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$80,000
Marshallese Edu Initiative · Springdale, AR · 2022
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$80,000
Nuclear Threat Initiative · Washington, DC · 2022
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$80,000
Quincy Inst Resp Statecraft · Washington, DC · 2022
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$80,000
Trustees of Princeton Uni · Princeton, NJ · 2022
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$80,000
Trustees of the Uni of Penn · Philadelphia, PA · 2022
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$80,000
Wa Physicians for Social Resp · Seattle, WA · 2022
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$80,000
J Street · Washington, DC · 2021
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$80,000
Pacific Forum International · Honolulu, HI · 2021
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$80,000
Rethink Media · Berkeley, CA · 2021
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$75,000
Niac Action · Washington, DC · 2023
To support advocacy efforts to promote diplomacy and prevent war.
$75,000
Secure Families Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023
To train and equip military partners and family members to speak directly with policymakers about the importance of nuclear nonproliferation and demilitarism.
$75,000
The Open Mind Legacy Project · New York, NY · 2023
To support the production, broadcast, and re-airing of a video interview series on nuclear threats on pbs.
$75,000
Common Defense Civic Engage · New York, NY · 2022
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$75,000
Secure Families Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
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$75,000
The Henry L Stimson Center · Washington, DC · 2022
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$75,000
Beyond the Bomb · Washington, DC · 2021
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$75,000
Bulletin of the Atomic Scient · Chicago, IL · 2021
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$75,000
Council for a Livable World · Washington, DC · 2021
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$75,000
Inkstick Media · New Market, MD · 2021
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$75,000
International Crisis Group · Washington, DC · 2021
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$75,000
Kairos Center · Wrightsvlle Bch, NC · 2021
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$75,000
Marshallese Edu Initiative · Springdale, AR · 2021
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$75,000
Niac Action · Washington, DC · 2021
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$75,000
Nuclear Threat Initiative · Washington, DC · 2021
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$75,000
Quincy Inst Resp Statecraft · Washington, DC · 2021
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$75,000
The Nuclear Truth Project · Moodys, OK · 2021
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$75,000
Trustees of Princeton Uni · Princeton, NJ · 2021
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$75,000
Wa Physicians for Social Resp · Seattle, WA · 2021
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$74,000
Global Zero Action · Washington, DC · 2021
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