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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1 GEORGE SOROS DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN 2.00 0

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to provide general support for COVID-19 relief
1
to support the Women Photograph Emergency Fund, which provides immediate relief to women and non-binary visual journalists affected by COVID-19 due to loss of business income
1
to support the Artist Relief Fund, which provides immediate relief for artists affected by COVID-19, stimulates artist wellness support systems, and learns about artist needs for future resource and advocacy development
1
to provide general support
2
to provide educational and data tools to local civil society to carry out coordinated social projects that impact the well-being of their communities
1
to strengthen constitutional safeguards and provide protection to journalists and human rights defenders during the pandemic in El Salvador
1
to reduce violence and recidivism by strengthening the Salvadoran prison system's rehabilitation and reinsertion programs
1
to provide support to the Grantee's Center for the Study of Drugs and Security (CESED) research work
1
to support research and other professional activities of scholars in residence
1
to provide support to the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose to research and advance the notion of public value, and to develop innovative research and educational programs to address key societal challenges
1
to support a leading 'economics of innovation' academic Institute to advance new thinking and a research agenda promoting public-interest and health-needs driven pharmaceutical innovation
1
to support the Grantee's Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) to disseminate ideas on how human rights offer powerful tools, such as amicus briefs, for climate change and environmental accountability
1
to support assessing the prospects for developing a consistent and structured methodology to analyse data on the use of force by Law Enforcement Officials that results in death within Western Europe in order to allow for the meaningful monitoring of circu
1
to strengthen the Global Labour University's capacities to deliver high quality academic programs and increase its relevance to the labor movement
1
to enable the Positive Schools Center to support teachers in using restorative practices as students transition back to school settings after COVID-19
1
to support the Committee on Fiscal Studies, at the University of Nairobi's Law School to undertake research, short courses and international policy engagement on tax
1
to support the Grantee's COVID-19 emergency response initiative in research, education and information dissemination targeting health workers and other populations affected
1
to support the LLM/MPhil in Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights
1
to support the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability at the Grantee's Centre for Human Rights to deepen knowledge and capacity to challenge and remedy corporate human rights abuses in Africa
1

Interest

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4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 25,000 United Photo Industries Inc to provide general support for COVID-19 relief Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 37,200 United Photo Industries Inc to support the Women Photograph Emergency Fund, which provides immediate relief to women and non-binary visual journalists affected by COVID-19 due to loss of business income Brooklyn, NY 2020
$ 295,000 United States Artists to support the Artist Relief Fund, which provides immediate relief for artists affected by COVID-19, stimulates artist wellness support systems, and learns about artist needs for future resource and advocacy development Chicago, IL 2020
$ 150,000 United We Dream Network Inc to provide general support Washington, DC 2020
$ 75,000 Universidad Catolica Andres Bello (UCAB) to provide educational and data tools to local civil society to carry out coordinated social projects that impact the well-being of their communities , 2020
$ 140,000 Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas (UCA to strengthen constitutional safeguards and provide protection to journalists and human rights defenders during the pandemic in El Salvador , 2020
$ 70,000 Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas (UCA to reduce violence and recidivism by strengthening the Salvadoran prison system's rehabilitation and reinsertion programs , 2020
$ 89,873 Universidad de los Andes to provide support to the Grantee's Center for the Study of Drugs and Security (CESED) research work , 2020
$ 200,000 Universitat Duisburg-Essen to support research and other professional activities of scholars in residence , 2020
$ 150,000 Universities Allied for Essential Medicines Corp to provide general support Washington, DC 2020
$ 1,000,000 University College London to provide support to the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose to research and advance the notion of public value, and to develop innovative research and educational programs to address key societal challenges , 2020
$ 165,000 University College London to support a leading 'economics of innovation' academic Institute to advance new thinking and a research agenda promoting public-interest and health-needs driven pharmaceutical innovation , 2020
$ 80,000 University of British Columbia to support the Grantee's Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) to disseminate ideas on how human rights offer powerful tools, such as amicus briefs, for climate change and environmental accountability , 2020
$ 39,462 University of Exeter to support assessing the prospects for developing a consistent and structured methodology to analyse data on the use of force by Law Enforcement Officials that results in death within Western Europe in order to allow for the meaningful monitoring of circu , 2020
$ 310,000 University of Kassel to strengthen the Global Labour University's capacities to deliver high quality academic programs and increase its relevance to the labor movement , 2020
$ 400,000 University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc to enable the Positive Schools Center to support teachers in using restorative practices as students transition back to school settings after COVID-19 Baltimore, MD 2020
$ 132,500 University of Nairobi to support the Committee on Fiscal Studies, at the University of Nairobi's Law School to undertake research, short courses and international policy engagement on tax , 2020
$ 85,000 University of Nairobi to support the Grantee's COVID-19 emergency response initiative in research, education and information dissemination targeting health workers and other populations affected , 2020
$ 160,007 University of Pretoria to support the LLM/MPhil in Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa at the Centre for Human Rights , 2020
$ 87,500 University of Pretoria to support the African Coalition for Corporate Accountability at the Grantee's Centre for Human Rights to deepen knowledge and capacity to challenge and remedy corporate human rights abuses in Africa , 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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