A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



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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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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 women's leadership at local level and empower young women for better governance
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to support production of independent, analytical journalism and increase awareness about violence and discrimination against women
1
to support the development of a media project focused on social justice issues
1
to provide program support for the Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division and support for the Generation Equality Forum
1
to strengthen governmental capacities to design and implementation gender-responsive employment policies and promote investment in care services
1
to support a transformative leadership transition at UNAIDS
1
to provide a select number of countries with planning guidance and tools that draw on the Abidjan Principles on the right to education to ensure the provision of education in line with human rights obligations
1
to raise out of poverty women and other low-wage healthcare workers throughout the world by increasing their voice, collective power, research and publication of information related to the best means of achieving these goals, and increasing the capacity o
1
to provide general support
1
to support the development of a campaign to advance Worker Representation on Corporate Boards
1
to conduct research on the effects of COVID 19 on marginalized groups and to advocate for policy changes to protect them from the effects of the crisis
1
to undertake research and policy dialogue among government officials, women's rights organizations, and technical experts on gender equality into the discussion on care policies, trade policies, and fiscal and financial policies in Latin American countrie
1
to support the development, publishing and dissemination of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) publication focused on inclusive policies and practices
1
to support UNESCO in its trainings of judicial personnel regarding human rights in the Inter-American framework, during the COVID-19 state of emergency
1
to boost the research capacity of the Global Education Monitoring report team to conduct thematic Sustainable Development Goals related progress assessment
1
to support charitable and educational activities of Global Education Monitoring Report - Budget Support and Fellowship Scheme
1
to support the Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Preparations for the Commemoration of the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the United Nation's UN75 project, which aims to gather public opinion on the trends shaping humanity's future a
1
to provide matching support to Future State to develop applied research and advocacy on data empowerment
1
to support the grantee UNRWA's COVID-19 response
1
to support psycho-social counselling work in UNRWA's schools in the West Bank and Lebanon, benefiting (68) schools and (35,700) children in total
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 21,800 Ujyalo Foundation to support women's leadership at local level and empower young women for better governance , 2020
$ 37,000 Umbrella Journalists' International Network NGO to support production of independent, analytical journalism and increase awareness about violence and discrimination against women , 2020
$ 100,000 Umbrella Journalists' International Network NGO to support the development of a media project focused on social justice issues , 2020
$ 1,150,000 UN Women to provide program support for the Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division and support for the Generation Equality Forum New York, NY 2020
$ 200,000 UN Women to strengthen governmental capacities to design and implementation gender-responsive employment policies and promote investment in care services New York, NY 2020
$ 750,000 UNAIDS - Joint United Nations Programme on HIVAID to support a transformative leadership transition at UNAIDS , 2020
$ 35,000 UNESCO International Institute for Educational Pla to provide a select number of countries with planning guidance and tools that draw on the Abidjan Principles on the right to education to ensure the provision of education in line with human rights obligations , 2020
$ 485,000 UNI Global Union to raise out of poverty women and other low-wage healthcare workers throughout the world by increasing their voice, collective power, research and publication of information related to the best means of achieving these goals, and increasing the capacity o , 2020
$ 17,000 United 4 Iran to provide general support Berkeley, CA 2020
$ 175,000 United for Respect Education Fund to support the development of a campaign to advance Worker Representation on Corporate Boards New York, NY 2020
$ 40,000 United Nations Development Programme NY Office to conduct research on the effects of COVID 19 on marginalized groups and to advocate for policy changes to protect them from the effects of the crisis New York, NY 2020
$ 180,000 United Nations Economic Commission for Latin Ameri to undertake research and policy dialogue among government officials, women's rights organizations, and technical experts on gender equality into the discussion on care policies, trade policies, and fiscal and financial policies in Latin American countrie , 2020
$ 27,000 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural to support the development, publishing and dissemination of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) publication focused on inclusive policies and practices , 2020
$ 50,000 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural to support UNESCO in its trainings of judicial personnel regarding human rights in the Inter-American framework, during the COVID-19 state of emergency , 2020
$ 150,000 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural to boost the research capacity of the Global Education Monitoring report team to conduct thematic Sustainable Development Goals related progress assessment , 2020
$ 100,000 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural to support charitable and educational activities of Global Education Monitoring Report - Budget Support and Fellowship Scheme , 2020
$ 1,675,200 United Nations Foundation Inc to support the Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Preparations for the Commemoration of the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the United Nation's UN75 project, which aims to gather public opinion on the trends shaping humanity's future a Washington, DC 2020
$ 589,120 United Nations Foundation Inc to provide matching support to Future State to develop applied research and advocacy on data empowerment Washington, DC 2020
$ 300,000 United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to support the grantee UNRWA's COVID-19 response , 2020
$ 150,000 United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to support psycho-social counselling work in UNRWA's schools in the West Bank and Lebanon, benefiting (68) schools and (35,700) children in total , 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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