A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



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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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2022

Published by IRS

2023

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to support Alankar Innovations and Digital Ventures Pvt Ltd, a private company, for a project called "Stories of Rebuilding", which will educate the Nepali public on disaster recovery, reconstruction and preparedness by developing freely-available materia
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to provide general support
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to strengthen the grantee's transnational network, particularly in Central America and Mexico; promote protections for migrants and returnees, and raise awareness about the drivers of displacement, through advocacy, networking and communications
1
to continue the grantee's work supporting teachers and parents with educational initiatives and training youth in monitoring and documenting the election process
1
to support the development of a national drug rehabilitation strategy that is in line with health- and human rights-oriented approaches
1
to support sustainable drug rehabilitation in Myanmar
1
to provide state-of-the-art coverage and analysis of Syrian politics, the trials and tribulations of the Syrian diaspora, and the Syrian 'question' in international diplomacy
1
to support the Grantee's fiscally sponsored program,We Are Down Home, to mobilize policy advocacy on economic, gender, and racial justice, and put an end to the overdose epidemic
1
to catalyze Black communities into the global movement for climate justice
1
to provide support for Open Society Institute-Baltimore's charitable programs and operations
1
to support Open Society Institute-Baltimore's charitable and educational programming
1
to allow Leaders Igniting Transformation, a fiscally -sponsored project of the Grantee, to build on its youth leadership development work with a focus on engaging historically disenfranchised communities
1
to support education on misinformation and disinformation , and how they are used to destabilize and harm communities of color
1
to support the Kairos Fellowship, a project of the Grantee, in developing and running collaborative projects and events that bring together and strengthen cohorts of racial justice organizers and digital strategists
1
to support The Record, an independent digital publication, to counter disinformation and suppression of information about the pandemic through in-depth and accurate reporting
1
to provide program funding to SpiritHouse, a project of the Grantee, for continuing efforts in Durham, NC to engage Black and Brown residents and those most directly impacted by the justice system in the growth of Harm Free Zones and community accountabil
1
to support a re-granting project to strengthen civil society in Eastern Germany
1

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Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 18,961 Alankar Innovations and Digital Ventures Pvt Ltd to support Alankar Innovations and Digital Ventures Pvt Ltd, a private company, for a project called "Stories of Rebuilding", which will educate the Nepali public on disaster recovery, reconstruction and preparedness by developing freely-available materia , 2020
$ 200,000 Al-Bawsala to provide general support , 2020
$ 300,000 Al-Haq to provide general support , 2020
$ 200,000 Alianza Americas to strengthen the grantee's transnational network, particularly in Central America and Mexico; promote protections for migrants and returnees, and raise awareness about the drivers of displacement, through advocacy, networking and communications Chicago, IL 2020
$ 150,000 Alianza Nacional de Campesinas Inc to provide general support Oxnard, CA 2020
$ 60,000 Alin Thit Social Development Group to continue the grantee's work supporting teachers and parents with educational initiatives and training youth in monitoring and documenting the election process , 2020
$ 100,000 Alinthit Social Development Association to support the development of a national drug rehabilitation strategy that is in line with health- and human rights-oriented approaches , 2020
$ 50,000 Alinthit Social Development Association to support sustainable drug rehabilitation in Myanmar , 2020
$ 39,500 AlJumhuriya Collective to provide state-of-the-art coverage and analysis of Syrian politics, the trials and tribulations of the Syrian diaspora, and the Syrian 'question' in international diplomacy , 2020
$ 25,000 Alliance for a Just Society to support the Grantee's fiscally sponsored program,We Are Down Home, to mobilize policy advocacy on economic, gender, and racial justice, and put an end to the overdose epidemic Seattle, WA 2020
$ 250,000 Alliance for Global Justice to catalyze Black communities into the global movement for climate justice Tucson, AZ 2020
$ 350,000 Alliance for Open Society International Inc to provide general support New York, NY 2020
$ 3,351,314 Alliance for Open Society International Inc to provide support for Open Society Institute-Baltimore's charitable programs and operations New York, NY 2020
$ 2,045,100 Alliance for Open Society International Inc to support Open Society Institute-Baltimore's charitable and educational programming New York, NY 2020
$ 80,000 Alliance for Youth Organizing to allow Leaders Igniting Transformation, a fiscally -sponsored project of the Grantee, to build on its youth leadership development work with a focus on engaging historically disenfranchised communities Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 Allied Media Projects to support education on misinformation and disinformation , and how they are used to destabilize and harm communities of color Detroit, MI 2020
$ 300,000 Allied Media Projects to support the Kairos Fellowship, a project of the Grantee, in developing and running collaborative projects and events that bring together and strengthen cohorts of racial justice organizers and digital strategists Detroit, MI 2020
$ 53,000 Allied Media Pvt Ltd to support The Record, an independent digital publication, to counter disinformation and suppression of information about the pandemic through in-depth and accurate reporting , 2020
$ 300,000 Alternate Roots Inc to provide program funding to SpiritHouse, a project of the Grantee, for continuing efforts in Durham, NC to engage Black and Brown residents and those most directly impacted by the justice system in the growth of Harm Free Zones and community accountabil Atlanta, GA 2020
$ 291,612 Amadeu Antonio Stiftung to support a re-granting project to strengthen civil society in Eastern Germany , 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
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