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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Latest Tax e-Filing

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 support the Institute for the Study of Human Rights in promoting the resilience and capacity of the gender study community by fostering: coordination, capacity building, collaboration, and crisis mitigation
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to support Security Force Monitor to collaborate with the Syrian Archive to create an information resource that accurately describes the organizational structure, command personnel and areas of operation of all Syrian state security forces from 2008 to pr
1
to support the third phase of the University Human Rights Education in Myanmar (UHRE) Project implemented by the Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR)
1
to ensure access to health and protection for displaced populations by supporting the development public health evidence and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
1
to support GenForward, an initiative at the Grantee's Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture
1
to support the Grantee's work in the space of drug policy education and research, specifically regarding alternatives to criminalization
1
to support Dissenters, a project of the grantee, to rethink the national security narrative in the US in order to promote a more inclusive, just, and accountable national security framework in the US and globally
1
to support the grantee's Womanity Award program (2020-2021) which supports innovative transnational programs to prevent violence against women
1
to gather information, develop and test best practices, and share learnings about how to incorporate power building strategies into emergency funds operated by worker advocacy organizations
1
to support a partnership with local government and municipal police to implement reforms described in Mexico's National Model for Police and Civic Justice
1
to provide flexible organizational support to Think Olga, a young Brazilian feminist organization working to educate the public and change cultural norms around gender inequality and gender-based violence
1
to provide general support
1
to support the CLIMA Fund, a fiscally-sponsored project of the Grantee, to support climate justice movements and provide grassroots solutions to the climate crisis
1
to provide support to the Maria Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, to support a racial justice training school for young black activists in Puerto Rico
1
to support the Center for Genetics and Society to raise awareness about the societal implications of human genetic and assisted reproductive technologies
1
to support Tides Center's True Cost Funder Collaborative project, which which aims to increase the ability of nonprofit organizations to adequately and systematically represent and cover the actual indirect costs of their project work
1
to provide support to the Maria Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, and its mission to strengthen movements and community organizing groups in Puerto Rico
1
to provide support for the Grantee's fiscally sponsored project, Community Justice Exchange, for rapid bail posting for medically vulnerable and immunocompromised detainees and to connect them, where necessary, with post-release housing and supportive ser
1
to support the Grantee's Alliance for Safety and Justice project's efforts to change the national narrative on safety
1
to support September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows in providing programmatic support for education, advocacy and solidarity efforts by organized family members of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the U.S.
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 199,899 The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of to support the Institute for the Study of Human Rights in promoting the resilience and capacity of the gender study community by fostering: coordination, capacity building, collaboration, and crisis mitigation New York, NY 2020
$ 75,000 The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of to support Security Force Monitor to collaborate with the Syrian Archive to create an information resource that accurately describes the organizational structure, command personnel and areas of operation of all Syrian state security forces from 2008 to pr New York, NY 2020
$ 74,994 The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of to support the third phase of the University Human Rights Education in Myanmar (UHRE) Project implemented by the Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) New York, NY 2020
$ 130,000 The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of to ensure access to health and protection for displaced populations by supporting the development public health evidence and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic New York, NY 2020
$ 200,000 The University of Chicago to support GenForward, an initiative at the Grantee's Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture Chicago, IL 2020
$ 86,952 The University of Maine System Inc to support the Grantee's work in the space of drug policy education and research, specifically regarding alternatives to criminalization Orono, ME 2020
$ 25,000 The Watershed Center to support Dissenters, a project of the grantee, to rethink the national security narrative in the US in order to promote a more inclusive, just, and accountable national security framework in the US and globally Millerton, NY 2020
$ 100,000 The Womanity Foundation to support the grantee's Womanity Award program (2020-2021) which supports innovative transnational programs to prevent violence against women , 2020
$ 300,000 The Workers Lab to gather information, develop and test best practices, and share learnings about how to incorporate power building strategies into emergency funds operated by worker advocacy organizations Oakland, CA 2020
$ 70,000 The World Justice Project- DC to support a partnership with local government and municipal police to implement reforms described in Mexico's National Model for Police and Civic Justice Washington, DC 2020
$ 35,000 Think Olga to provide flexible organizational support to Think Olga, a young Brazilian feminist organization working to educate the public and change cultural norms around gender inequality and gender-based violence , 2020
$ 200,000 Third Generation Environmentalism Ltd to provide general support , 2020
$ 500,000 Thousand Currents to support the CLIMA Fund, a fiscally-sponsored project of the Grantee, to support climate justice movements and provide grassroots solutions to the climate crisis Oakland, CA 2020
$ 270,000 Tides Center to provide support to the Maria Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, to support a racial justice training school for young black activists in Puerto Rico San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 140,000 Tides Center to support the Center for Genetics and Society to raise awareness about the societal implications of human genetic and assisted reproductive technologies San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 145,000 Tides Center to support Tides Center's True Cost Funder Collaborative project, which which aims to increase the ability of nonprofit organizations to adequately and systematically represent and cover the actual indirect costs of their project work San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 250,000 Tides Center to provide support to the Maria Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, and its mission to strengthen movements and community organizing groups in Puerto Rico San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 262,500 Tides Center to provide support for the Grantee's fiscally sponsored project, Community Justice Exchange, for rapid bail posting for medically vulnerable and immunocompromised detainees and to connect them, where necessary, with post-release housing and supportive ser San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 600,000 Tides Center to support the Grantee's Alliance for Safety and Justice project's efforts to change the national narrative on safety San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 60,000 Tides Center to support September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows in providing programmatic support for education, advocacy and solidarity efforts by organized family members of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks in the U.S. San Francisco, CA 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
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