A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



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IRS Form 990 PF

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2022 Tax Year

About this Private Foundation: 364555

This private foundation is located in New York and provides grants to support non-lobbying activities that promote open, democratic societies globally. Its funding focuses on empowering community-based organizations, advancing civil rights, and enhancing civic engagement. Key areas of interest include criminal justice reform, human rights, public health, media freedom, and democratic values. The foundation also supports initiatives aimed at addressing systemic racism and disenfranchisement within the Latinx and Black communities. Through its diverse charitable activities, the foundation aims to bolster democratic participation and advocate for social justice across various platforms.

Foundation Profile

In the dynamic landscape of philanthropy, one private foundation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering open, democratic societies globally. With total assets exceeding $10.5 billion in the 2023 tax year, this foundation has distributed an impressive $491.3 million in grants, reflecting its dedication to impactful charitable giving. The foundation’s mission centers on promoting non-lobbying activities that enhance democratic engagement, human rights, and public health, while also tackling systemic issues such as racism and disenfranchisement. The foundation prioritizes funding initiatives that support community-based organizations, particularly those that elevate marginalized voices in democratic processes. Notable areas of interest include criminal justice reform, media freedom, and civic engagement, with a special emphasis on empowering the Latinx community and Black communities across the nation. This holistic approach not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters long-term change by nurturing promising community-driven solutions. Geographically, the foundation's reach extends beyond the United States, with a commitment to bolstering democratic values and civic engagement in various regions, including Israel. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations engaged in non-lobbying activities that align with the foundation’s mission. The foundation encourages innovative proposals that address pressing social issues and promote equality and justice. With a diverse portfolio of grants awarded to reputable organizations, the foundation exemplifies a collaborative spirit in philanthropy. As it continues to support transformative projects, it invites grant seekers to explore funding opportunities that align with their missions. If your organization is dedicated to advancing social equity, democracy, and community empowerment, consider leveraging the resources available through this foundation. Explore the potential for partnership and funding opportunities on The Grant Portal, and take the next step toward making a meaningful impact in your community.
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY

NEW YORK, NY

Summary

Assets

$10.5b

Distributions

$491.2m

Contributions

$0

Grant Median

$391.8k

Count

1.2k

Grant Max

$42.7m
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Latest Tax e-Filing

2022

Published by IRS

2023

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# Name Title Hours / Wk Comp ($)
1 GEORGE SOROS DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN 2.00 0

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to support educational programs
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to continue running and further developing the academic certification program on anti-corruption studies during the 2020/2021 academic year on the platform of Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia
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to provide general support
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to enhance the research capacity of scholars in South Asia who are working on issues of rights and justice for the victims of forced migration and to set up a Europe-South Asia platform of research and critical policy knowledge on refugee and migration is
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to support the costs of a consultancy at the Grantee's Eurasia in Global Dialogue (EiGD) Program, which aims to help with EiGD's fellowship program, the Program's educational publications as well as with conference planning
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Building on two prior project support grants, to ensure governmental transparency, prevent corruption, and strengthen the rule of law in South Africa by enhancing the National Prosecuting Authority's institutional effectiveness generally through continued
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to develop social and economic policy alternatives that will enable gender equitable structural transformation in Africa
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to support an analysis on the effectiveness of security and coexistence planning in order to improve conditions in Afro-Colombian territories
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to support IDL-Reporteros and REPI (Red Estructurada de Periodismo de Investigacion), a network that connects and optimizes the investigative work of journalists in Latin America
1
to support data collection, interventions, and work groups with the male population in Mexico in order to prevent male violence in all its forms
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 50,000 Institut Prometheus to support educational programs , 2021
$ 23,333 Institute for Development of Freedom of Informatio to continue running and further developing the academic certification program on anti-corruption studies during the 2020/2021 academic year on the platform of Ilia State University in Tbilisi, Georgia , 2021
$ 60,000 Institute for Economic Justice to provide general support , 2021
$ 1,695,000 Institute for Human Sciences to provide general support , 2021
$ 275,000 Institute for Human Sciences to enhance the research capacity of scholars in South Asia who are working on issues of rights and justice for the victims of forced migration and to set up a Europe-South Asia platform of research and critical policy knowledge on refugee and migration is , 2021
$ 61,865 Institute for Human Sciences to support the costs of a consultancy at the Grantee's Eurasia in Global Dialogue (EiGD) Program, which aims to help with EiGD's fellowship program, the Program's educational publications as well as with conference planning , 2021
$ 1,029,491 Institute for Security Studies Trust Building on two prior project support grants, to ensure governmental transparency, prevent corruption, and strengthen the rule of law in South Africa by enhancing the National Prosecuting Authority's institutional effectiveness generally through continued , 2021
$ 100,000 Institute in Defense of the Right to Defense (IDDD to provide general support , 2021
$ 100,000 Institute in Defense of the Right to Defense (IDDD to provide general support , 2021
$ 382,500 Institute of African Studies to develop social and economic policy alternatives that will enable gender equitable structural transformation in Africa , 2021
$ 189,000 Institutional Development Consulting Group - IDCG to support an analysis on the effectiveness of security and coexistence planning in order to improve conditions in Afro-Colombian territories , 2021
$ 200,000 Instituto 25A to provide general support , 2021
$ 100,000 Instituto AMMA Psique e Negritude to provide general support , 2021
$ 1,500,000 Instituto Clima e Sociedade to provide general support , 2021
$ 700,000 Instituto Clima e Sociedade to provide general support , 2021
$ 1,350,000 Instituto de Defensa Legal (IDL) to provide general support , 2021
$ 305,000 Instituto de Defensa Legal (IDL) to provide general support , 2021
$ 80,000 Instituto de Defensa Legal (IDL) to support IDL-Reporteros and REPI (Red Estructurada de Periodismo de Investigacion), a network that connects and optimizes the investigative work of journalists in Latin America , 2021
$ 80,000 Instituto De Machos A Hombres to support data collection, interventions, and work groups with the male population in Mexico in order to prevent male violence in all its forms , 2021
$ 390,000 Instituto de Referencia Negra Peregum to provide general support , 2021
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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Private Foundation Grants of $391.8k Available in NEW YORK, NY