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

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to provide general support
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to support the Afro-Asian Association for Justice Development's work to advance democratic justice in the fields of security sector reforms, gender rights, governance and electoral systems in the African and Asian continents
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to support the growth of the grantee's educational reach and journalistic coverage of topics important to the public interest, including quality journalism on human rights abuse, disinformation and authoritarianism using a range of innovative multi-media
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to maintain the Russian language version of the website, which educates readers on important political, economic, social, and cultural issues with a progressive human rights lens
1
to build a data and analytics platform that enables organizations in Venezuela to respond more effectively to humanitarian crisis
1
to provide support for and advance the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities in Mexico through peer learning and training
1
to support Coletivo Papo Reto's program work related to harm reduction, drug policy, and community safety
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to strengthen feminist organizations and networks responding to the impact of COVID-19 on women in Lebanon and the MENA region
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to pursue new strategies to seek accountability, justice, truth and reparations for victims of gross human rights violations in Mexico
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to support the Grantee in its efforts to demand justice and stop impunity for, and bring public visibility to, grave crimes through strategic litigation, enhanced visibility and protection for human rights defenders, and regional knowledge-sharing
1
to support Arns Commission to fight against social inequality and to avoid human rights setbacks in Brazil in the context of Covid-19
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to support the core operations of Common Cause Pennsylvania, a sponsored project of the Grantee that is dedicated to open, honest, and accountable government
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to support Veterans Organizing Institute, a project of the grantee, in its work of reflection, discussion, and writing on rethinking the national security narrative to create a more inclusive and democratic US
1
to provide support to the City of Dallas COVID-19 Relief Fund, providing direct cash assistance to immigrant families and individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and do not quality for federal COVID-19 relief programs
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 196,000 Clean Clothes Campaign to provide general support , 2020
$ 200,000 CLEEN Foundation - Abuja to support the Afro-Asian Association for Justice Development's work to advance democratic justice in the fields of security sector reforms, gender rights, governance and electoral systems in the African and Asian continents , 2020
$ 333,333 Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) to provide general support , 2020
$ 300,000 Coda Media Inc to support the growth of the grantee's educational reach and journalistic coverage of topics important to the public interest, including quality journalism on human rights abuse, disinformation and authoritarianism using a range of innovative multi-media NEW YORK, NY 2020
$ 60,000 Coda Media Inc to maintain the Russian language version of the website, which educates readers on important political, economic, social, and cultural issues with a progressive human rights lens NEW YORK, NY 2020
$ 25,000 Code for Venezuela to build a data and analytics platform that enables organizations in Venezuela to respond more effectively to humanitarian crisis San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 25,000 Colectivo Chuhcan AC to provide support for and advance the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities in Mexico through peer learning and training , 2020
$ 125,000 Coletivo Papo Reto to support Coletivo Papo Reto's program work related to harm reduction, drug policy, and community safety , 2020
$ 62,500 Collective for Research & Training on Development to strengthen feminist organizations and networks responding to the impact of COVID-19 on women in Lebanon and the MENA region , 2020
$ 65,000 Colnodo to provide general support , 2020
$ 600,000 ColorOfChangeorg Education Fund to provide general support Oakland, CA 2020
$ 50,000 Comision Mexicana de Defensa y Promocion de los De to pursue new strategies to seek accountability, justice, truth and reparations for victims of gross human rights violations in Mexico , 2020
$ 125,000 Comision Mexicana de Defensa y Promocion de los De to support the Grantee in its efforts to demand justice and stop impunity for, and bring public visibility to, grave crimes through strategic litigation, enhanced visibility and protection for human rights defenders, and regional knowledge-sharing , 2020
$ 60,000 Comissao de Defesa dos Direitos Humanos Dom Paulo to support Arns Commission to fight against social inequality and to avoid human rights setbacks in Brazil in the context of Covid-19 , 2020
$ 30,000 Committee Against Anti Asian Violence Inc to provide general support New York, NY 2020
$ 75,000 Common Cause Education Fund to support the core operations of Common Cause Pennsylvania, a sponsored project of the Grantee that is dedicated to open, honest, and accountable government Washington, DC 2020
$ 300,000 Common Justice Inc to provide general support Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 25,000 Commonwealth Foundation to support Veterans Organizing Institute, a project of the grantee, in its work of reflection, discussion, and writing on rethinking the national security narrative to create a more inclusive and democratic US Berkeley, CA 2020
$ 45,000 Communication First to provide general support Washington DC, DC 2020
$ 500,000 Communities Foundation of Texas to provide support to the City of Dallas COVID-19 Relief Fund, providing direct cash assistance to immigrant families and individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and do not quality for federal COVID-19 relief programs Dallas, TX 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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