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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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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NEW YORK

Purpose

TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
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TO SUPPORT THE 2023 22ND CENTURY CONFERENCE FOR ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN RESEARCHERS, EXPERTS AND ACTIVISTS
1
TO SUPPORT BUILDING MOVEMENT PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE GRANTEE, IN THEIR WORK TO SUPPORT BIPOC NONPROFIT LEADERS AND BUILD SOLIDARITY ACROSS SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS
1
TO RESOURCE AND STRATEGICALLY SUPPORT A CIVIL SOCIETY-LED ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM WHICH MONITORS SPENDING OF PRIORITY GENDER JUSTICE COMMITMENTS MADE DURING THE GENERATION EQUALITY FORUM
1
TO SUPPORT GLOBAL SOUTH CLIMATE NEGOTIATORS THROUGH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING INCORPORATION OF CLIMATE JUSTICE INTO LOSS AND DAMAGE SCENARIOS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOSS AND DAMAGE FINANCIA
1
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVE, HIGH-QUALITY AND IMPACTFUL JOURNALISTIC PROJECTS RELATED TO DRUG POLICY IN LATIN AMERICA
1
PREPARING AND DISSEMINATING TO RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC BOTH EXISTING AND NEWLY-DEVELOPED EVIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO SUPPORT GLOBAL POLICY INTERVENTIONS RELATED TO CLIMATE-RELATED LOSS AND DAMAGE AND CLIMATE-RELATED HUMAN MOBILITY, WITH SPECIFI
1
TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ACTIVITIES IN CHALLENGING IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES
1
TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VENEZUELAN ASSOCIATION IN CHILE AND INFOMIGRA, TO PROMOTE MIGRANTS' AGENCY IN INSTITUTIONAL PROCESSES RELATED TO HUMAN MOBILITY, THROUGH EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION
1
TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S WORK TO REVERSE THE THREATS OF THE GROWING USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MIGRANT CONTROL, TRACKING AND POLICING
1
TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCACY INSTITUTE, A FISCALLY-SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE GRANTEE, IN ITS WORK TO DEVELOP LAND USE STRATEGIES THAT CAN HELP ALLEVIATE POVERTY, DISRUPT FOOD DESERTS, AND RECLAIM LAND FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS USE IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH
1
TO SUPPORT COMPAS, A PROJECT OF THE GRANTEE, TO CENTER RIGHTS OF THE UNDOCUMENTED POPULATION ACROSS CITIES
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 300,000 CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY LAB TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT CHICAGO, IL 2022
$ 300,000 NATIONAL CENTER FOR CIVIC INNOVATION TO SUPPORT THE 2023 22ND CENTURY CONFERENCE FOR ANTI-AUTHORITARIAN RESEARCHERS, EXPERTS AND ACTIVISTS NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 300,000 THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND INC TO SUPPORT BUILDING MOVEMENT PROJECT, A PROGRAM OF THE GRANTEE, IN THEIR WORK TO SUPPORT BIPOC NONPROFIT LEADERS AND BUILD SOLIDARITY ACROSS SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS BOSTON, MA 2022
$ 300,000 GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN INC TO RESOURCE AND STRATEGICALLY SUPPORT A CIVIL SOCIETY-LED ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM WHICH MONITORS SPENDING OF PRIORITY GENDER JUSTICE COMMITMENTS MADE DURING THE GENERATION EQUALITY FORUM SAN FRANCISCO, CA 2022
$ 300,000 STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE US INC TO SUPPORT GLOBAL SOUTH CLIMATE NEGOTIATORS THROUGH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING INCORPORATION OF CLIMATE JUSTICE INTO LOSS AND DAMAGE SCENARIOS AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LOSS AND DAMAGE FINANCIA SOMERVILLE, MA 2022
$ 300,000 NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAW PROJECT INC TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 300,000 EUROPEAN NETWORK AGAINST RACISM (ENAR) AISBL TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 300,000 FUNDACION GABO TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVE, HIGH-QUALITY AND IMPACTFUL JOURNALISTIC PROJECTS RELATED TO DRUG POLICY IN LATIN AMERICA , 2022
$ 300,000 PLATAFORMA CIPO TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 300,000 CORPORACION MISION DE OBSERVACION ELECTORAL TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 300,000 SLYCAN TRUST EV PREPARING AND DISSEMINATING TO RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS AND THE PUBLIC BOTH EXISTING AND NEWLY-DEVELOPED EVIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO SUPPORT GLOBAL POLICY INTERVENTIONS RELATED TO CLIMATE-RELATED LOSS AND DAMAGE AND CLIMATE-RELATED HUMAN MOBILITY, WITH SPECIFI , 2022
$ 300,000 FRONTLINE AIDS TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT , 2022
$ 300,000 SYRIAN CENTER FOR MEDIA AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ACTIVITIES IN CHALLENGING IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES , 2022
$ 300,000 PANORAMA GLOBAL TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT SEATTLE, WA 2022
$ 300,000 SERVICIO JESUITA A MIGRANTES CHILE TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S WORK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VENEZUELAN ASSOCIATION IN CHILE AND INFOMIGRA, TO PROMOTE MIGRANTS' AGENCY IN INSTITUTIONAL PROCESSES RELATED TO HUMAN MOBILITY, THROUGH EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION , 2022
$ 300,000 ESCR-NET (INTERNATIONAL NETWORK FOR ECONOMIC SOCI TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 300,000 FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S WORK TO REVERSE THE THREATS OF THE GROWING USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MIGRANT CONTROL, TRACKING AND POLICING NEW YORK, NY 2022
$ 300,000 BLACK RECONSTRUCTION COLLECTIVE TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT STATE COLLEGE, PA 2022
$ 300,000 HIGHLANDER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER INC TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCACY INSTITUTE, A FISCALLY-SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE GRANTEE, IN ITS WORK TO DEVELOP LAND USE STRATEGIES THAT CAN HELP ALLEVIATE POVERTY, DISRUPT FOOD DESERTS, AND RECLAIM LAND FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS USE IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH NEW MARKET, TN 2022
$ 299,986 CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSIT TO SUPPORT COMPAS, A PROJECT OF THE GRANTEE, TO CENTER RIGHTS OF THE UNDOCUMENTED POPULATION ACROSS CITIES , 2022
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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Individuals
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Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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Private Foundation Grants of $391.8k Available in NEW YORK, NY