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

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to support the Community Resource Hub for Safety and Accountability, a resource hub to support local police reform campaigns nation-wide, housed at the Grantee
1
to support IllumiNative, a project of the Grantee that seeks to shatter the invisibility and false narratives that adversely impact Native peoples
1
to support the Media Democracy Fund, a project of the Grantee
1
to support the AgroEcology Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, to grow a global movement for agroecology-based food systems that mitigate climate change through high-biodiversity, low-input agriculture, and promote the social and economic w
1
to support the Women's Funds Donor Collaborative, which aims to bolster the institutional capacity of international women's funds so as to build long-term sustainability and resilience among these funds, and to support innovation in feminist philanthropy
1
to strengthen democratic freedoms in the digital age
1
to support the academic community to retain and control the infrastructure and data underpinning the open scholarly ecosystem.
1
to support Demand Progress Education Fund, a fiscally-sponsored project of the Grantee, in its work to protect net neutrality regulations, expand broadband access, and end excessive government surveillance
1
to provide general support
3
to support the Grantee's fiscally sponsored program, the International Alliance of App-Based Transport Workers, to improve employment protections and bolster the labor rights of workers in the digital economy
1
to support the Women and Migration(s): Responses in Art, History and Policy program
1
to support the Grantee's Center for Human Rights and Global Justice to support climate litigation, education, and communications related to climate change
1
to support the Grantee's Center for Human Rights and Global Justice to convene an international strategic workshop with practitioners and engaged researchers from around the world in the emerging field of climate litigation, to enhance collaboration
1
to advance the theoretical and practical understanding of the advent of the digital welfare state and its implications for human rights, as well as to provide critical inputs on these issues into the work of the United Nations Special Rapporteur, Professo
1
to support Just Security, an editorially autonomous online media platform based at the NYU law school's Reiss Center on Law and Security that educates readers on issues at the intersection of US national security, the rule of law, rights, and freedoms
1
to support the Grantee's Center for Business and Human Rights in advancing corporate respect for human rights through a mixture of research, advocacy, and convening
1
to support the Grantee's work in hosting local networking, awareness and education trainings with partners across the sector on decriminalization of small drug possession in New Jersey
1
to provide online and mail-based harm reduction resources that ensure access to educational resources and harm-reducing supplies to people who use drugs across the United States that do not have access to in-person services
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 1,000,000 New Venture Fund to support the Community Resource Hub for Safety and Accountability, a resource hub to support local police reform campaigns nation-wide, housed at the Grantee Washington, DC 2020
$ 250,000 New Venture Fund to support IllumiNative, a project of the Grantee that seeks to shatter the invisibility and false narratives that adversely impact Native peoples Washington, DC 2020
$ 490,000 New Venture Fund to support the Media Democracy Fund, a project of the Grantee Washington, DC 2020
$ 100,000 New Venture Fund to support the AgroEcology Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, to grow a global movement for agroecology-based food systems that mitigate climate change through high-biodiversity, low-input agriculture, and promote the social and economic w Washington, DC 2020
$ 4,000,000 New Venture Fund to support the Women's Funds Donor Collaborative, which aims to bolster the institutional capacity of international women's funds so as to build long-term sustainability and resilience among these funds, and to support innovation in feminist philanthropy Washington, DC 2020
$ 175,000 New Venture Fund to strengthen democratic freedoms in the digital age Washington, DC 2020
$ 37,500 New Venture Fund to support the academic community to retain and control the infrastructure and data underpinning the open scholarly ecosystem. Washington, DC 2020
$ 75,000 New Venture Fund to support Demand Progress Education Fund, a fiscally-sponsored project of the Grantee, in its work to protect net neutrality regulations, expand broadband access, and end excessive government surveillance Washington, DC 2020
$ 20,000 New Vision House of Hope Inc to provide general support Baltimore, MD 2020
$ 30,000 New York Asian Women's Center Inc dba Womankind to provide general support New York, NY 2020
$ 100,000 New York Taxi Workers Alliance to support the Grantee's fiscally sponsored program, the International Alliance of App-Based Transport Workers, to improve employment protections and bolster the labor rights of workers in the digital economy New York, NY 2020
$ 40,000 New York University to support the Women and Migration(s): Responses in Art, History and Policy program New York, NY 2020
$ 500,823 New York University to support the Grantee's Center for Human Rights and Global Justice to support climate litigation, education, and communications related to climate change New York, NY 2020
$ 40,000 New York University to support the Grantee's Center for Human Rights and Global Justice to convene an international strategic workshop with practitioners and engaged researchers from around the world in the emerging field of climate litigation, to enhance collaboration New York, NY 2020
$ 200,000 New York University to advance the theoretical and practical understanding of the advent of the digital welfare state and its implications for human rights, as well as to provide critical inputs on these issues into the work of the United Nations Special Rapporteur, Professo New York, NY 2020
$ 150,000 New York University to support Just Security, an editorially autonomous online media platform based at the NYU law school's Reiss Center on Law and Security that educates readers on issues at the intersection of US national security, the rule of law, rights, and freedoms New York, NY 2020
$ 150,000 New York University to support the Grantee's Center for Business and Human Rights in advancing corporate respect for human rights through a mixture of research, advocacy, and convening New York, NY 2020
$ 50,000 Newark Community Street Team to support the Grantee's work in hosting local networking, awareness and education trainings with partners across the sector on decriminalization of small drug possession in New Jersey Newark, NJ 2020
$ 80,000 Next Harm Reduction Inc to provide general support New York, NY 2020
$ 20,000 Next Harm Reduction Inc to provide online and mail-based harm reduction resources that ensure access to educational resources and harm-reducing supplies to people who use drugs across the United States that do not have access to in-person services New York, NY 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
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