A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



Latest data derived from the private foundation e-Filings updated by the IRS

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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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1 GEORGE SOROS DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN 2.00 0

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to support efforts to combat antisemitism
1
to provide general support
6
to support the Grantee's work on economic development,diplomacy, and justice in the Middle East
1
to support the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, an exhibition and conference for indigenous and First Nations artists
1
to monitor the education polices and its implementation for better delivery of public education
1
to support a documentary film to explore the transformative effect of access to higher education for forced migrants
1
to provide programmatic support to ICPH
1
to provide support for the expansion and consolidation of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the social sciences at Birzeit University
1
to support the Women's Studies Institutes' academic training and research on women's rights in Palestine and bridging the gap between scholarly research and activism, with a focus on producing participatory community-based knowledge on gender and developm
1
to support a broadening of knowledge production by engaging students and other youth in topics around democracy and human rights inside and out of the university
1
to create new training resources intended to educate individuals engaged in providing accommodations for persons with disabilities involved in justice procedures and to raise awareness on the subject
1
to provide support to Equality for Flatbush, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, for a community-oriented response to COVID-19 in Brooklyn, NY
1
to fund the research phase for a film on the global pharmaceutical industry, with specific focus on ways to improve access to medicines.
1
to support strengthening the capacity of paralegals to serve visually impaired women
1
to support an edition of Mesa de Centro videos in order to promote public debate and citizen participation in Colombia
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 440,000 Bend the Arc A Jewish Partnership for Justice to support efforts to combat antisemitism New York, NY 2020
$ 250,000 Beta-Local to provide general support , 2020
$ 120,000 Beyond the Rainbow Foundation to provide general support , 2020
$ 80,000 BHB Emissary LLC to support the Grantee's work on economic development,diplomacy, and justice in the Middle East Mclean, VA 2020
$ 200,000 Biennale of Sydney to support the 22nd Biennale of Sydney, an exhibition and conference for indigenous and First Nations artists , 2020
$ 15,786 Bikash Nepal to monitor the education polices and its implementation for better delivery of public education , 2020
$ 15,000 Bikemore Inc to provide general support Baltimore, MD 2020
$ 19,000 Birkbeck College University of London to support a documentary film to explore the transformative effect of access to higher education for forced migrants , 2020
$ 143,333 Birzeit University to provide programmatic support to ICPH , 2020
$ 237,000 Birzeit University to provide support for the expansion and consolidation of the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in the social sciences at Birzeit University , 2020
$ 166,425 Birzeit University to support the Women's Studies Institutes' academic training and research on women's rights in Palestine and bridging the gap between scholarly research and activism, with a focus on producing participatory community-based knowledge on gender and developm , 2020
$ 150,000 Birzeit University to support a broadening of knowledge production by engaging students and other youth in topics around democracy and human rights inside and out of the university , 2020
$ 120,000 Bizchut the Israel Human Rights Center for People to provide general support , 2020
$ 55,000 Bizchut the Israel Human Rights Center for People to create new training resources intended to educate individuals engaged in providing accommodations for persons with disabilities involved in justice procedures and to raise awareness on the subject , 2020
$ 60,000 Black Alliance for Just Immigration to provide support to Equality for Flatbush, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, for a community-oriented response to COVID-19 in Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 120,000 Black Alliance for Just Immigration to provide general support Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 150,000 Black Alliance for Just Immigration to provide general support Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 24,500 Black Stripe Foundation NPC to fund the research phase for a film on the global pharmaceutical industry, with specific focus on ways to improve access to medicines. , 2020
$ 18,000 Blind Women Association Nepal (BWAN) to support strengthening the capacity of paralegals to serve visually impaired women , 2020
$ 40,000 Blogosfera Producciones SAS to support an edition of Mesa de Centro videos in order to promote public debate and citizen participation in Colombia , 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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