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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to provide programmatic support to the Central Asia Fellowship Program at the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies
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to provide support to the German Marshall Fund's Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network for 2020-2021 activities
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to support The Transatlantic Democracy Working Group in their work to support democratic values in the trans-Atlantic alliance through public events
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to support GMF's Central Eastern European Fellowship program and through that emerging policy professionals on issues related to countering anti-democratization trends in the region
1
to convene a working group to institute a study of impact integrity
1
to support the Center for Global Social Policy to undertake a feasibility study for a comparative analysis of care infrastructure in middle income countries
1
to provide general support to Citizen Lab while it implements its institutional strategy
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to provide general support
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to bring together thought leaders, influencers and activists to learn about successful strategies for pro-democracy and human rights successes in the current environment
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to support community screenings of the methadone documentary Liquid Handcuffs in four cities in Asia and Africa
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to build the capacity of ILF-Afghanistan and the greater defense bar with a special focus on institutionalizing strategic litigation in the judicial system to prevent rights violations of indigent and marginalized people accused of crime
1
to support the Grantee's work in supporting best practices and policies to enhance drug user health and hepatitis C care in selected African countries
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to support rising faith leaders of color engaging their communities with social justice, racial justice, and democracy-building efforts
1
to support networking and resource sharing among faith leaders of color in the US in order to increase their effectiveness and strengthen the faith-based justice field
1
to support reporting and documentaries on threats to medicine and innovation access in South Korea
1
to provide support to the Grantee's COVID-19 Immigrant Emergency Relief Program
1
to promote the advancement of education and provide relief for low-income and disadvantaged workers in NY City by providing support to develop economic democracy initiatives, and pilot/scale shared business ownership models in the city of New York, with a
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Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

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Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 306,632 The George Washington University to provide programmatic support to the Central Asia Fellowship Program at the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies Washington, DC 2020
$ 17,500 The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF to provide support to the German Marshall Fund's Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network for 2020-2021 activities Washington, DC 2020
$ 199,987 The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF to support The Transatlantic Democracy Working Group in their work to support democratic values in the trans-Atlantic alliance through public events Washington, DC 2020
$ 50,000 The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF to support GMF's Central Eastern European Fellowship program and through that emerging policy professionals on issues related to countering anti-democratization trends in the region Washington, DC 2020
$ 150,000 The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment to convene a working group to institute a study of impact integrity , 2020
$ 250,148 The Governing Council of the University of Toronto to support the Center for Global Social Policy to undertake a feasibility study for a comparative analysis of care infrastructure in middle income countries , 2020
$ 120,000 The Governing Council of the University of Toronto to provide general support to Citizen Lab while it implements its institutional strategy , 2020
$ 150,000 The Human Dignity Trust to provide general support , 2020
$ 150,000 The Inclusivity Project to bring together thought leaders, influencers and activists to learn about successful strategies for pro-democracy and human rights successes in the current environment Wilmington, DE 2020
$ 24,500 The Influence Foundation Inc to support community screenings of the methadone documentary Liquid Handcuffs in four cities in Asia and Africa HastingsonHudson, NY 2020
$ 400,000 The International Federation for Human Rights to provide general support , 2020
$ 110,000 The International Legal Foundation to provide general support New York, NY 2020
$ 62,195 The International Legal Foundation to build the capacity of ILF-Afghanistan and the greater defense bar with a special focus on institutionalizing strategic litigation in the judicial system to prevent rights violations of indigent and marginalized people accused of crime New York, NY 2020
$ 40,000 The International Network on Hepatitis in Substanc to support the Grantee's work in supporting best practices and policies to enhance drug user health and hepatitis C care in selected African countries , 2020
$ 300,220 The Kaleidoscope Institute to support rising faith leaders of color engaging their communities with social justice, racial justice, and democracy-building efforts Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 50,000 The Kaleidoscope Institute to support networking and resource sharing among faith leaders of color in the US in order to increase their effectiveness and strengthen the faith-based justice field Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 105,000 The Korean Center for Investigative Journalism - K to support reporting and documentaries on threats to medicine and innovation access in South Korea , 2020
$ 250,000 The Marshall Project Inc to provide general support New York, NY 2020
$ 20,000,000 The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City to provide support to the Grantee's COVID-19 Immigrant Emergency Relief Program New York, NY 2020
$ 854,000 The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City to promote the advancement of education and provide relief for low-income and disadvantaged workers in NY City by providing support to develop economic democracy initiatives, and pilot/scale shared business ownership models in the city of New York, with a 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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