A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



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

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

People

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

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NEW YORK

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to provide organizational level support
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to continue to increase the number of communities welcoming refugees in the United States by engaging more volunteers, community organizations, faith communities and leaders, and refugee resettlement agencies in community sponsorship
1
to expand community sponsorship opportunities and explore efforts to develop a private sponsorship pilot program in the United States
1
to support the Grantee's fiscally sponsored Refugee Council USA program in establishing a fund to which community sponsor groups across the United States can apply to support refugees and other forcibly displaced populations impacted by COVID-19
1
to support Refugee Council USA, a project of the Grantee, in its efforts to protect and restore America's commitment to refugee protection and resettlement during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
1
to support the Grantee's work on defending the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants
1
to educate the public on the benefits to and methods of supporting transitions to shared business ownership, in order to revitalize economically marginalized communities
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to provide Citizens for Integrity with general support for 2 years
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to provide general support
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to provide emergency financial assistance to residents of the City of Charlottesville and Albermarle County that are ineligible for the federal stimulus relief during the COVID-19 pandemic
1
to provide support to Milan's Mutual Aid Fund for COVID-19 relief
1
to facilitate the distribution of financial assistance to Baltimore City residents who are struggling to meet basic food and household needs due to COVID-19
1
to support and coordinate city government outreach efforts to vulnerable immigrant communities during Covid-19 pandemic
1
to support public education on the value of immigrants to the United States
1
to support research, training, and education projects on development and democracy to improve the political culture in the states of Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia
1
to develop and enable a network of digital rights advocacy organizations in three countries of Central Asia
1
to increase the climate change resiliency of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and support the incorporation of new models of SRHR care in the Dominican Republic and Belize
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 24,000 Church of Safe Injection to provide organizational level support Portland, ME 2020
$ 100,000 Church World Service to continue to increase the number of communities welcoming refugees in the United States by engaging more volunteers, community organizations, faith communities and leaders, and refugee resettlement agencies in community sponsorship New York, NY 2020
$ 159,603 Church World Service to expand community sponsorship opportunities and explore efforts to develop a private sponsorship pilot program in the United States New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 Church World Service to support the Grantee's fiscally sponsored Refugee Council USA program in establishing a fund to which community sponsor groups across the United States can apply to support refugees and other forcibly displaced populations impacted by COVID-19 New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 Church World Service to support Refugee Council USA, a project of the Grantee, in its efforts to protect and restore America's commitment to refugee protection and resettlement during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond New York, NY 2020
$ 116,500 Church World Service to support the Grantee's work on defending the rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants New York, NY 2020
$ 22,500 Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initiative (CUCI) to educate the public on the benefits to and methods of supporting transitions to shared business ownership, in order to revitalize economically marginalized communities Cincinnati, OH 2020
$ 236,000 Citizens For Integrity Inc to provide Citizens for Integrity with general support for 2 years Miami, FL 2020
$ 500,000 Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washingt to provide general support Washington, DC 2020
$ 250,000 City of Charlottesville to provide emergency financial assistance to residents of the City of Charlottesville and Albermarle County that are ineligible for the federal stimulus relief during the COVID-19 pandemic Charlottesville, VA 2020
$ 1,150,000 City of Milan to provide support to Milan's Mutual Aid Fund for COVID-19 relief , 2020
$ 20,000 City of Refuge Baltimore to facilitate the distribution of financial assistance to Baltimore City residents who are struggling to meet basic food and household needs due to COVID-19 Baltimore, MD 2020
$ 90,000 City of Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Af to support and coordinate city government outreach efforts to vulnerable immigrant communities during Covid-19 pandemic Seattle, WA 2020
$ 60,000 Civic Nation to support public education on the value of immigrants to the United States Washington, DC 2020
$ 25,034 Civica Research Sdn Bhd to support research, training, and education projects on development and democracy to improve the political culture in the states of Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia , 2020
$ 435,000 CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation to provide general support Washington, DC 2020
$ 300,000 CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation to provide general support Washington, DC 2020
$ 220,040 Civil Initiative on Internet Policy (CIIP) Public to develop and enable a network of digital rights advocacy organizations in three countries of Central Asia , 2020
$ 515,000 Civil Rights Defenders to provide general support , 2020
$ 165,000 Clara Lionel Foundation to increase the climate change resiliency of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and support the incorporation of new models of SRHR care in the Dominican Republic and Belize New York, NY 2020
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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