Center for Action and Contemplation

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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.

• Ayni Institute3 grants · $555,000
• The Surge Network3 grants · $277,500
• The Center for the Working Poor3 grants · $277,500
• Illuman3 grants · $150,000
• Wisdom and Money3 grants · $135,000
• The Cathedral of the Incarnation-Center for Spiritual Imagination2 grants · $105,000
• Center for Spiritual Imagination1 grant · $100,000
• Solidaire Network3 grants · $60,000
• Franciscan Action Network3 grants · $60,000
• Thresholds Community-Global Immersion1 grant · $45,000

Giving over time

Grant history

All 69 reported grants, largest first.

• $200,000

  Ayni Institute · Revere, MA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $180,000

  Ayni Institute · East Boston, MA · 2023

  Supports development of a new small group model combining deep contemplative formation and social action, filling a critical gap in the movement, expanding support for diverse constituencies, and providing a model that … read allSupports development of a new small group model combining deep contemplative formation and social action, filling a critical gap in the movement, expanding support for diverse constituencies, and providing a model that complements existing cac programming. less
• $175,000

  Ayni Institute · East Boston, MA · 2022

  Supports development of a new small group model combining deep contemplative formation and social action, filling a critical gap in the movement, expanding support for diverse constituencies, and providing a model that … read allSupports development of a new small group model combining deep contemplative formation and social action, filling a critical gap in the movement, expanding support for diverse constituencies, and providing a model that complements existing cac programming. less
• $100,000

  Center for Spiritual Imagination · Garden City, NY · 2024

  Program expenses

• $100,000

  The Center for the Working Poor · Los Angeles, CA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $100,000

  The Surge Network · Gilbert, AZ · 2024

  Program expenses

• $100,000

  Wisdom and Money · Menlo Park, CA · 2022

  Be present and wisdom & money (the trailblazing collaborative) have co-created the trailblazing institute to train trailblazers in a new way of being through the be present empowerment model, wisdom spiritual practices,… read allBe present and wisdom & money (the trailblazing collaborative) have co-created the trailblazing institute to train trailblazers in a new way of being through the be present empowerment model, wisdom spiritual practices, and transformative money practices. These trainings will provide the opportunity for inner transformation and more open ways to engage with others. Be present is an organization with a long history (1988) and much experience in engaging with communities and building leaders in movement building. Their joint endeavor, the trailblazing collaborative, can potentially engage cacs audience members in inviting them to engage with money as a doorway to spiritual transformation at the personal, communal, and systemic levels. Wisdom & money is a cac partner and has supported cac in developing its financial philosophy and they conducted a partner session at conspire. Through their participation with conspire and with rose feericks article in the mendicant, wisdom and money less
• $90,000

  The Cathedral of the Incarnation-Center for Spiritual Imagination · Garden City, NY · 2023

  The cathedral of the incarnation is a new monastic community which embodies and teaches the engaged contemplative spirituality in response to what father bede griffiths called 'the universal call to contemplation.' thei… read allThe cathedral of the incarnation is a new monastic community which embodies and teaches the engaged contemplative spirituality in response to what father bede griffiths called 'the universal call to contemplation.' their work is grounded in the affirmation that intimacy with god does not belong to a special group of religious professionals but is available to all. Csi practice democratizes the gifts of monastic spirituality and translates them into a form that can be lived in everyday life. less
• $90,000

  The Center for the Working Poor · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

  Center for the working poor is an interfaith intentional community inspired by the the catholic worker movement and new monasticism, which is committed to strategic non-violent social change.

• $90,000

  The Surge Network · Gilbert, AZ · 2023

  Surge exists to equip leaders to engage every member of their church as an active participant of god's mission. Surge provides tools and relational platforms to stregthen and activate the entire body of christ.

• $87,500

  The Center for the Working Poor · Los Angeles, CA · 2022

  Center for the working poor is an interfaith intentional community inspired by the the catholic worker movement and new monasticism, which is committed to strategic non-violent social change.

• $87,500

  The Surge Network · Gilbert, AZ · 2022

  Surge exists to equip leaders to engage every member of their church as an active participant of god's mission. Surge provides tools and relational platforms to stregthen and activate the entire body of christ.

• $50,000

  Illuman · Sanford, NC · 2024

  Program expenses

• $50,000

  Illuman · Sanford, NC · 2023

  Illuman exists to help men do their inner, spiritual work to become healthier and more authentic human beings. We do this work through our mrop, council circles, national gatherings, and local chapter offerings. Found i… read allIlluman exists to help men do their inner, spiritual work to become healthier and more authentic human beings. We do this work through our mrop, council circles, national gatherings, and local chapter offerings. Found in 2012 by the franciscan mystic and teacher richard rohr, we are non-denominational, interfaith, and spiritually inclusive, welcoming all male-identified persons to our work without regard for your religion, race, ethnicity, class, education, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that might make you feel excluded. Illuman is a sort of archetype for cac partnerships in that their work is highly aligned (albeit with a limited audience and scale) and it is out of the scope of cac's programming. less
• $50,000

  Illuman · Sanford, NC · 2022

  Illuman exists to help men do their inner, spiritual work to become healthier and more authentic human beings. We do this work through our mrop, council circles, national gatherings, and local chapter offerings. Found i… read allIlluman exists to help men do their inner, spiritual work to become healthier and more authentic human beings. We do this work through our mrop, council circles, national gatherings, and local chapter offerings. Found in 2012 by the franciscan mystic and teacher richard rohr, we are non-denominational, interfaith, and spiritually inclusive, welcoming all male-identified persons to our work without regard for your religion, race, ethnicity, class, education, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that might make you feel excluded. Illuman is a sort of archetype for cac partnerships in that their work is highly aligned (albeit with a limited audience and scale) and it is out of the scope of cac's programming. less
• $45,000

  The Happy Givers Npo · Vega Alta, PR · 2023

  The happy givers npo works in communities around the world to provide empowerment to those who are recovering from natural disasters and economical challenges. They are continually expanding their partnerships with loca… read allThe happy givers npo works in communities around the world to provide empowerment to those who are recovering from natural disasters and economical challenges. They are continually expanding their partnerships with local communities and bridging them with global partners. Currently, most of their work is in puerto rico, tijuana, peru, & haiti. They are building a model in puerto rico that teaches members of the marginalized community trade and leadership skills as well as how to grow and prepare their own food. They have a thriving social media platform with over 200,000 instagram followers. Movement support funds will help them run a community kitchen at their campus in puerto rico while feeding families in need and helping to train them in growing their own food. Their work is both in direct service and personal transformation through education and creating opportunities. less
• $45,000

  Thresholds Community-Global Immersion · San Diego, CA · 2023

  Global immersion a peacemaking training organization who forms everyday peacemakers and reconciling leaders. They teach that conflict is not a problem to fix, but an opportunity for transformation if people have the too… read allGlobal immersion a peacemaking training organization who forms everyday peacemakers and reconciling leaders. They teach that conflict is not a problem to fix, but an opportunity for transformation if people have the tools to navigate conflict well. They train christians with the tools to navigate personal, relational and systemic conflict. The audience is primarily post-evangelical dominant culture (mostly white) folks who are seeking a better way to engage faith, church and society. They are confronting the impact of patriarchy, whiteness and unhealthy egos and the ways those have impacted their bipoc siblings. less
• $30,000

  Coalition for Spiritual & Public · Chicago, IL · 2024

  Program expenses

• $30,000

  Franciscan Action Network · Washington, DC · 2024

  Program expenses

• $30,000

  The Happy Givers · Villa Alta, PR · 2024

  Program expenses

• $30,000

  Thresholds Community-Global · San Diego, CA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $26,656

  Trinity House Catholic Worker · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  The trinity house catholic worker is a house of hospitality for homeless folk based in the tradition of the catholic worker movement founded by dorothy day and peter maurin. We seek to continue their tradition to imitat… read allThe trinity house catholic worker is a house of hospitality for homeless folk based in the tradition of the catholic worker movement founded by dorothy day and peter maurin. We seek to continue their tradition to imitate jesus christ by living an intentional lifestyle to co-create with god a community that is built on faith, love, hope, prayer for peace and social justice. We live to express the love of god by helping to alleviate the pains of those in need, primarily those of poor, marginalized and homeless individuals and families in albuquerque, nm. less
• $25,000

  Coalition for Spiritual & Public Leadership · Maywood, IL · 2023

  Working to address the issue of poverty by mobilizing the leadership of grassroots faith communities.

• $20,000

  Solidaire Network · Seattle, WA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $20,000

  Solidaire Network · Seattle, WA · 2023

  Solidaire is an established grant giving institution who is poised to mobilize critical resources to the frontlines of intersectional movements for racial, gender, and climate justice within cac's movement ecology. Memb… read allSolidaire is an established grant giving institution who is poised to mobilize critical resources to the frontlines of intersectional movements for racial, gender, and climate justice within cac's movement ecology. Membership is desired with solidaire because they are in relationship with smaller organizations and networks that are mobilizing for the good will and work in cac's broader ecosystem. There is an opportunity to learn more from solidaire and their experience in movement building and funding. Solidaire requires a $20,000 membership for organizations that are the size of cac. The funds they collect from membership fees go to smaller organizations with whom solidaire builds relationship. These organizations' work is towards building movement and change social, climate, and racial injustice. less
• $20,000

  Wisdom and Money · Menlo Park, CA · 2023

  Be present and wisdom & money (the trailblazing collaborative) have co-created the trailblazing institute to train trailblazers in a new way of being through the be present empowerment model, wisdom spiritual practices,… read allBe present and wisdom & money (the trailblazing collaborative) have co-created the trailblazing institute to train trailblazers in a new way of being through the be present empowerment model, wisdom spiritual practices, and transformative money practices. These trainings will provide the opportunity for inner transformation and more open ways to engage with others. Be present is an organization with a long history (1988) and much experience in engaging with communities and building leaders in movement building. Their joint endeavor, the trailblazing collaborative, can potentially engage cac's audience members in inviting them to engage with money as a doorway to spiritual transformation at the personal, communal, and systemic levels. Wisdom & money is a cac partner and has supported cac in developing its financial philosophy and they conducted a partner session at conspire. Through their participation with conspire and with rose feericks article in the mendicant, wisdom and money. less
• $20,000

  Solidaire Network · Seattle, WA · 2022

  Solidaire is an established grant giving institution who is poised to mobilize critical resources to the frontlines of intersectional movements for racial, gender, and climate justice within cac's movement ecology. Memb… read allSolidaire is an established grant giving institution who is poised to mobilize critical resources to the frontlines of intersectional movements for racial, gender, and climate justice within cac's movement ecology. Membership is desired with solidare because they are in relationship with smaller organizations and networks that are mobilizing for the good will and work in cac's broader ecosystem. There is an opportunity to learn more from solidaire and their experience in movement building and funding. Solidaire requires a $20,000 membership for organizations that are the size of cac. The funds they collect from membership fees go to smaller organizations with whom solidaire builds relationship. These organizations' work is towards building movement and change social, climate, and racial injustice. less
• $15,000

  Community Cooperative · Washington, DC · 2024

  Program expenses

• $15,000

  Equal Justice USA · Brooklyn, NY · 2024

  Program expenses

• $15,000

  Social Good Fund · Richmond, CA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $15,000

  Trinity House Catholic Worker · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Program expenses

• $15,000

  Wisdom and Money · Menlo Park, CA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $15,000

  Equal Justice USA · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

  Ejusa is a national organization that works to repeal the death penalty and build a public safety ecosystem that does not rely on punishment. The evangelical network is ejusa's branch that reaches out to christians broa… read allEjusa is a national organization that works to repeal the death penalty and build a public safety ecosystem that does not rely on punishment. The evangelical network is ejusa's branch that reaches out to christians broadly and especially evangelicals. Their hope is to turn away from the criminal legal system's reliance on punishment and toward healing and reconciliation as a way of responding to violence and harm. Ejusa works with individuals, churches, and denominations to accompany them in their justice work. less
• $15,000

  Franciscan Action Network · Washington, DC · 2023

  Inspired by the gospel of jesus, and the example of saints francis and clare, the franciscan action network is a collective franciscan voice seeking to transform united states public policy related to peace making, care… read allInspired by the gospel of jesus, and the example of saints francis and clare, the franciscan action network is a collective franciscan voice seeking to transform united states public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights. The franciscan action network (fan) seeks to strengthen its collaboration with franciscan-hearted people on the ground throughout the usa through a franciscan grassroots advocacy initiative. One way of doing this is through the franciscan justice circles (fjc), the mission of which is to empower local groups to advocate for social and environmental justice rooted in franciscan spirituality. Fan would use movement support to fund a 2022 conference of the growing number of franciscan justice circles where the fjcs will gather to support the ongoing franciscan formation essential to the circles, animating and motivating them in their faith-based advocacy, further education on advocacy tools and tips, and to deepen connection within less
• $15,000

  Franciscan Action Network · Washington, DC · 2022

  Inspired by the gospel of jesus, and the example of saints francis and clare, the franciscan action network is a collective franciscan voice seeking to transform united states public policy related to peace making, care… read allInspired by the gospel of jesus, and the example of saints francis and clare, the franciscan action network is a collective franciscan voice seeking to transform united states public policy related to peace making, care for creation, poverty, and human rights. The franciscan action network (fan) seeks to strengthen its collaboration with franciscan-hearted people on the ground throughout the usa through a franciscan grassroots advocacy initiative. One way of doing this is through the franciscan justice circles (fjc), the mission of which is to empower local groups to advocate for social and environmental justice rooted in franciscan spirituality. Fan would use movement support to fund a 2022 conference of the growing number of franciscan justice circles where the fjcs will gather to support the ongoing franciscan formation essential to the circles, animating and motivating them in their faith-based advocacy, further education on advocacy tools and tips, and to deepen connection within less
• $15,000

  The Cathedral of the Incarnation-Center for Spiritual Imagination · Garden City, NY · 2022

  The community of the incarnation is a new monastic community which embodies and teaches the engaged contemplative spirituality in response to what father bede griffiths called 'the universal call to contemplation.' thei… read allThe community of the incarnation is a new monastic community which embodies and teaches the engaged contemplative spirituality in response to what father bede griffiths called 'the universal call to contemplation.' their work is grounded in the affirmation that intimacy with god does not belong to a special group of religious professionals but is available to all. Csi practice democratizes the gifts of monastic spirituality and translates them into a form that can be lived in everyday life. less
• $12,000

  St Felix Pantry · Rio Rancho, NM · 2022

  Founded in 1992 by sister genevieve, a felician sister, st. Felix pantry has become a trusted name for caring service in the community. They are the only food pantry in sandoval county, new mexico that allows weekly acc… read allFounded in 1992 by sister genevieve, a felician sister, st. Felix pantry has become a trusted name for caring service in the community. They are the only food pantry in sandoval county, new mexico that allows weekly access to the highest-quality groceries. Sister mary angela, our president and ceo, leads by example and exemplifies our core values of respect for human dignity, compassion, transformation, solidarity with the poor, and justice and peace. St. Felix relies on donations of food and money from the community to remain viable and operational. Movement support funding would allow st.felix to purchase food in bulk, heat and cool our warehouse and front service building, and maintain our four refrigerated trucks that allow us to rescue food in the community. Their work is both in direct service and personal transformation through education and creating opportunities. less
• $12,000

  The Happy Npo · Vega Alta, PR · 2022

  The happy givers npo works in communities around the world to provide empowerment to those who are recovering from natural disasters and economical challenges. They are continually expanding their partnerships with loca… read allThe happy givers npo works in communities around the world to provide empowerment to those who are recovering from natural disasters and economical challenges. They are continually expanding their partnerships with local communities and bridging them with global partners. Currently, most of their work is in puerto rico, tijuana, peru, & haiti. They are building a model in puerto rico that teaches members of the marginalized community trade and leadership skills as well as how to grow and prepare their own food. They have a thriving social media platform with over 200,000 instagram followers. Movement support funds will help them run a community kitchen at their campus in puerto rico while feeding families in need and helping to train them in growing their own food. Their work is both in direct service and personal transformation through education and creating opportunities. less
• $12,000

  Thresholds Community · San Diego, CA · 2022

  Global immersion a peacemaking training organization who forms everyday peacemakers and reconciling leaders. They teach that conflict is not a problem to fix, but an opportunity for transformation if people have the too… read allGlobal immersion a peacemaking training organization who forms everyday peacemakers and reconciling leaders. They teach that conflict is not a problem to fix, but an opportunity for transformation if people have the tools to navigate conflict well. They train christians with the tools to navigate personal, relational and systemic conflict. The audience is primarily post-evangelical dominant culture (mostly white) folks who are seeking a better way to engage faith, church and society. They are confronting the impact of patriarchy, whiteness and unhealthy ego's and the ways those have impacted their bipoc siblings. less
• $10,000

  Norbertine Community · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Program expenses

• $10,000

  Faith Matters Network Collaborative · Nashville, TN · 2023

  Equips faith leaders, community organizers, and activists with resources for spiritual sustainability.

• $10,000

  Henri Nouwen Society · St Louis, MO · 2023

  The mission of hns is to extend the spiritual legacy of henri nouwen through the promotion of his writings, through sharing online of daily meditations, through webinars, podcasts and all appropriate aspects of social m… read allThe mission of hns is to extend the spiritual legacy of henri nouwen through the promotion of his writings, through sharing online of daily meditations, through webinars, podcasts and all appropriate aspects of social media. They desire each person to know they are 'god's beloved child'. They work very internationally because fans of henri nouwen stretch right around the world. Their podcasts include guests such as anne lamott, dr. Ruth haley barton, brian mclaren, shane claiborne, james martin sj, parker palmer, barbara brown taylor, adam russell taylor, sharon garlough brown, jim wallis etc. They are focusing on reaching their audience through our webinars and online events. less
• $10,000

  Norbertine Community · Albuquerque, NM · 2023

  For the norbertine community, apostolic way of life is rooted in the life of the early church. The authenticity of this mission has been discerned by the abbot and the church of st. Norbert abbey. To witness the reality… read allFor the norbertine community, apostolic way of life is rooted in the life of the early church. The authenticity of this mission has been discerned by the abbot and the church of st. Norbert abbey. To witness the reality and the power of a christian community of faith witness is the essence of a religious community. Norbertine abbey believes that christian faith community is truly possible in a culture that is increasingly uncongenial to community, and that such a community has the power to transform its members and the culture. less
• $10,000

  Red Letter Christians · St Davids, PA · 2023

  Red letter christians' goal is to mobilize individuals to live out the teachings of jesus. They motivate and inspire people in the ways of jesus and justice in their online platforms, podcast, daily devotional emails an… read allRed letter christians' goal is to mobilize individuals to live out the teachings of jesus. They motivate and inspire people in the ways of jesus and justice in their online platforms, podcast, daily devotional emails and in person events. Cac funds would help them continue and expand their reach, and rlc is working towards lifting bipoc voices (women in particular). Movement support funds will allow rlc to pay more for contributions to rlc's programming. Rlc's focus is on mobilizing individuals into a movement of believers who live out the teaching of jesus through action supports work that cac does not currently do and that is out of scope for current programming. Rlc's work is in changing dominant institutions while also nurturing personal transformation. less
• $10,000

  Shalem Institute · Washington, DC · 2023

  The shalem institute for spiritual formation supports contemplative living and leadership in various settings. In their recent wider world initiative, they articulated a particular focus on supporting people of color in… read allThe shalem institute for spiritual formation supports contemplative living and leadership in various settings. In their recent wider world initiative, they articulated a particular focus on supporting people of color in their contemplative journeys, through financial assistance. Through a board initiative, they recently instituted the shalem contemplatives of color. We have offered a program, contemplative conversations on race, as a day-long retreat, a series of sunday afternoon conversations, and as a leadership development program for the leadership teams of two churches. Movement support funds from cac would help them expand and further develop these offerings. Shalem's work overlaps signifigantly with cac's programming. less
• $10,000

  Francesco Collaborative · Washington, DC · 2022

  Francesco collaborative is building a network that knits together on-the-ground community leaders, social movement organizers, investors, religious communities, and people of faith to work together in service of a livab… read allFrancesco collaborative is building a network that knits together on-the-ground community leaders, social movement organizers, investors, religious communities, and people of faith to work together in service of a livable future economy that embodies the integral ecology worldview expressed through pope francis laudato si. Cacs 2021 movement support funds will help them in transitioning from an informal network sparked by the economy of francesco, to a movement of economy leaders and capital stewards who are better connected with one another and with opportunities to transform the economy. Overall, their goal is to help bring catholic social teaching (cst) to life by building a collaborative that supports new investment and enterprise development practices through educational workshops, relationship-building and accompaniment, thought leadership and movement building activities. They work with institutions to creat alternative economic and organizational models. less
• $10,000

  Norbertine Community · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  For the norbertine community, apostolic way of life is rooted in the life of the early church. The authenticity of this mission has been discerned by the abbot and the church of st. Norbert abbey. To witness the reality… read allFor the norbertine community, apostolic way of life is rooted in the life of the early church. The authenticity of this mission has been discerned by the abbot and the church of st. Norbert abbey. To witness the reality and the power of a christian community of faith witness is the essence of a religious community. Norbertine abbey believes that christian faith community is truly possible in a culture that is increasingly uncongenial to community, and that such a community has the power to transform its members and the culture. less
• $8,000

  The Anabaptist Way · University Place, WA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  Catholic Charities · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  Faith Matters Network Collaborative · Nashville, TN · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  Henri Nouwen Society · St Louis, MO · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  New Mexico Environmental Law Center · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  One Atta Time · Quincy, CA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  Red Letter Christians · St Davids, PA · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  Shalem Institute · Washington, DC · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,500

  Albuquerque Public School-Valle Vista Elementary Community School · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Valle vista elementary school educates elementary-aged students in academics, however, it also exists to support students and their families in acquiring basic needs, emotional well-being and social development. Valle v… read allValle vista elementary school educates elementary-aged students in academics, however, it also exists to support students and their families in acquiring basic needs, emotional well-being and social development. Valle vista has existed in this unique section of the south valley for 70 years and serves as a hub for community engagement. Valle vista also works to preserve and strengthen a connection to the rich heritage and tradition that dwells in the neighborhood. Valle vista honors and promotes the spanish language and offers a dual language program with an opportunity to receive a first bilingual seal at the conclusion of the fifth grade. We are a campus of multigeneration families in this area as well as new immigrants. The socio-economic level of the majority of vv families is low and all students receive free breakfast and lunch. Many families are single-parent or intergenerational (with grandparents raising students). While often struggling to make ends meet, families work hard a less
• $7,500

  Center for Civic Policy · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  Based in albuquerque, new mexico, the center for civic policy (ccp) is a nonpartisan tax-exempt 501c3 organization that works to empower and amplify the voices of everyday new mexicans, especially those who experience o… read allBased in albuquerque, new mexico, the center for civic policy (ccp) is a nonpartisan tax-exempt 501c3 organization that works to empower and amplify the voices of everyday new mexicans, especially those who experience oppression, to shape a more inclusive, responsive, and accountable democracy using a racial, gender, class, and equity lens to build transformative power through collective responsibility and build thriving communities in new mexico. As the convener of the nm civic engagement table, they also work to incubate campaigns and foster strategic partnerships, rooted in the power and experience of multiracial, lgbtq+, and historically and systematically excluded communities, activists, and organizers, ensuring intersectional, cross-movement power-building strategies and grassroots organizing, to achieve a more just and equitable new mexico where everyone can live in their full dignity. less
• $7,500

  Community Purchasing Alliance Cooperative · Washington, DC · 2022

  Cpa organizes community institutions -- primarily faith communities -- for cooperative purchasing and practical collaborations. On that foundation, cpa builds a pluralistic and democratic community where relationships a… read allCpa organizes community institutions -- primarily faith communities -- for cooperative purchasing and practical collaborations. On that foundation, cpa builds a pluralistic and democratic community where relationships across boundaries of race, class, and religion flourish for common goals. They support community organizations with their operational challenges while finding creative ways to leverage their collective spending for racial equity and environmental sustainability. They are building an alternative institution through which economic needs can be provided for in a manner that fosters community, cooperation, and justice. less
• $7,500

  Equal Justice USA · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

  Ejusa is a national organization that works to repeal the death penalty and built a public safety ecosystem that does not rely on punishment. The evangelical network is ejusa's branch that reaches out to christians broa… read allEjusa is a national organization that works to repeal the death penalty and built a public safety ecosystem that does not rely on punishment. The evangelical network is ejusa's branch that reaches out to christians broadly and especially evangelicals. Their hope is to turn away from the criminal legal system's reliance on punishment and toward healing and reconciliation as a way of responding to violence and harm. Ejusa works with individuals, churches, and denominations to accompany them in their justice work. less
• $7,500

  Fractured Atlas · Nashville, TN · 2022

  Faith matters network equips faith leaders, community organizers, and activists with resources for connection, spiritual sustainability, and accompaniment. As a womanist-led organization founded by black women, they are… read allFaith matters network equips faith leaders, community organizers, and activists with resources for connection, spiritual sustainability, and accompaniment. As a womanist-led organization founded by black women, they are equipping community organizers, faith leaders, and activists with resources for connection, spiritual sustainability, and accompaniment. They understand their lineage to be rooted in the ingenuity and genius of foremothers who understood the project of liberation to be deeply tied to the collective care and wellbeing of all. In 2023,there are two primary areas of interest that they are holding at this time; an investment in a movement chaplain for our team to utilize, who can be attuned to the spiritual needs of our staff in a structured and ongoing way. This is a critical next hire for us as we advocate for increased spiritual care for other organizations. The second area of interest is building out an emergency fund/responsive fund to issues facing communities our ne less
• $7,500

  Henri Nouwen Society · St Louis, MO · 2022

  The mission of hns is to extend the spiritual legacy of henri nouwen through the promotion of his writings, through sharing online of daily meditations, through webinars, podcasts and all appropriate aspects of social m… read allThe mission of hns is to extend the spiritual legacy of henri nouwen through the promotion of his writings, through sharing online of daily meditations, through webinars, podcasts and all appropriate aspects of social media. They desire each person to know they are 'god's beloved child'. They work very internationally because fans of henri nouwen stretch right around the world.their podcasts include guests such as anne lamott, dr. Ruth haley barton, brian mclaren, shane claiborne, james martin sj, parker palmer, barbara brown taylor, adam russell taylor, sharon garlough brown, jim wallis etc. They are focusing on reaching their audience through our webinars and online events. less
• $7,500

  Nm Interfaith Power and Light · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  New mexico interfaith power & light works for climate justice by mobilizing faith communities, faith leaders and people of faith to reduce the causes and consequences of global climate change through religious inspirati… read allNew mexico interfaith power & light works for climate justice by mobilizing faith communities, faith leaders and people of faith to reduce the causes and consequences of global climate change through religious inspiration, education, outreach, implementation of sustainable practices and advocating effective climate protection policies. Their core belief is that the active care of the natural world is integral to spiritual life and social justice. Nm ipl would use the funds to support their new movement into el paso and organizing into the permian basin (west texas). There is much opportunity for impact in these areas. Work in el paso will serve the border communities and work in the permian basin will bring loving awareness to the oil and gas industries in that area. Nm ipl's work is in changing dominant institutions while also nurturing personal transformation. less
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  One Atta Time · Quincy, CA · 2022

  One atta time is a relationally based non-profit that works with our local partners to provide communities with access to clean water. All of the on ground-work, in the 6 different countries we partner with, is done by … read allOne atta time is a relationally based non-profit that works with our local partners to provide communities with access to clean water. All of the on ground-work, in the 6 different countries we partner with, is done by local leaders who care deeply about their communities. One atta raises funds to be able to supply these local leaders, with water filtration kits. The local leaders then train families in the community on how to use the kits, and check in to maintain them over time. One atta also partners with a wonderful team of scientists who have a data collection service that tracks the impact of the water filtration kits. Through this service one atta can watch as the health and well-being of the community members are impacted by having clean water. less
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  Partnership for Community Action · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  The partnership for community action has worked to build strong, healthy communities in albuquerques south valley and across new mexico since 1990. Pca focuses on critical community issues like education, economic susta… read allThe partnership for community action has worked to build strong, healthy communities in albuquerques south valley and across new mexico since 1990. Pca focuses on critical community issues like education, economic sustainability, health equity and immigrant rights. Through raising awareness and advocacy opportunities, we support people and families to become strong leaders in their neighborhoods and in new mexico. less
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  Shalem Institute · Washington, DC · 2022

  The shalem institute for spiritual formation supports contemplative living and leadership in various settings. In their recent wider world initiative, they articulated a particular focus on supporting people of color in… read allThe shalem institute for spiritual formation supports contemplative living and leadership in various settings. In their recent wider world initiative, they articulated a particular focus on supporting people of color in their contemplative journeys, through financial assistance. Through a board initiative, they recently instituted the shalem contemplatives of color. We have offered a program, contemplative conversations on race, as a day-long retreat, a series of sunday afternoon conversations, and as a leadership development program for the leadership teams of two churches. Movement support funds from cac would help them expand and further develop these offerings. Shalem's work overlaps signifigantly with cac's programming. less
• $7,500

  Southwest Organizing Project · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  The southwest organizing project is a multi-issue, social justice organization that has been serving low-income communities of color in new mexico and the southwest for over 40 years. We are a membership-based organizat… read allThe southwest organizing project is a multi-issue, social justice organization that has been serving low-income communities of color in new mexico and the southwest for over 40 years. We are a membership-based organization that is rooted in the principles from the jemez principles of democratic organizing. Our goals are to reduce air and water pollution in albuquerque environmental justice communities, grow thousands of pounds of produce to give out to low-income families for free, shut down youth prisons and provide more community-based alternatives to incarceration, continue our youth internships and leadership development work, and work with young people in new mexico to push for community solutions to climate change. less
• $7,500

  Southwest Organizing Project · Albuquerque, NM · 2022

  The honor native land tax (hnlt) is a project of albuquerque showing up for racial justice (abq surj). The honor native land tax fundraises money in order to provide ongoing, no-strings-attached financial support to ind… read allThe honor native land tax (hnlt) is a project of albuquerque showing up for racial justice (abq surj). The honor native land tax fundraises money in order to provide ongoing, no-strings-attached financial support to indigenous organizations on tiwa land (also known as albuquerque). Specifically, hnlt is investing in pueblo action alliance and the red nation. By redistributing resources from settlers (those who benefit from settler colonialism) to indigenous people (those who are harmed by settler colonialism), the hnlt offers a chance for settlers to make an ongoing contribution to indigenous movements for land, water, and futures. This is a cross-class project that allows people to contribute financially on a sliding scale basis. In doing so, settlers are able to move towards a right relationship with indigenous peoples. 100% of collected funds go directly to the pueblo action alliance and the red nation to support indigenous-led organizing, and are split evenly between the two gro less
• $7,000

  La Plaza De Encuentro Gathering · Albuquerque, NM · 2024

  Program expenses

• $7,000

  Voices From the Border · Patagonia, AZ · 2024

  Program expenses

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