A Private Foundation located in NEW YORK, NY



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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

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2023

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to provide support for the program operations and initiatives of the Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice at the University of San Francisco
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to support the development of a solidarity economics framework at the Program for Environment and Regional Equity, housed at USC, to address income inequality, economic insecurity, and growing social and racial divides
1
to support television writers and producers to better reflect a public health approach to addressing the overdose crisis and drug use
1
to support the Center for Media Engagement to research and disseminate findings about surveillance on U.S. protesters
1
to research political geofencing and educate journalists, policymakers, and the general public on the uses and potential problems of this data-gathering mechanism
1
to support the Climate Change Adaptation Resilience Research (CCARR) Centre's I Survived Dorian: A Community Science Project, which will amplify the voices of residents of The Bahamas that survived the 2019 Hurricane Dorian using an innovative community s
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to advance teaching, research, advocacy, and partnerships on issues relating to regional and global climate justice
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to advance democratic policing in Africa by researching problems related to unlawful arrest and how this undermines trust in the police
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to support the Grantee's Transitional Justice Institute in its work to improve the coordination of search and identification responses to enforced disappearance in Latin America
1
to improve teaching, learning, and research by providing trainings to University staff on student-centered learning and English medium instruction
1
to support efforts to raise awareness of Palestinian refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
1
to provide general support
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to support the Street Vendor Project, a sponsored project of the Grantee, in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic
1
to facilitate the distribution of financial assistance to Baltimore City residents who are struggling to meet basic food and household needs due to COVID-19
1
to support the development of the Feminist Republik, an African women human rights defenders platform focused on feminist approaches to integrated security, well-being and resilience in human rights activism
1
to support a series of convenings to incubate innovative thinking for addressing the Palestine/Israel conflict
1
to support the legal challenge of a data exploitation case in the UK in advancement of data protection rights and accountability
1

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Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 50,000 University of San Francisco to provide support for the program operations and initiatives of the Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice at the University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 200,000 University of Southern California to support the development of a solidarity economics framework at the Program for Environment and Regional Equity, housed at USC, to address income inequality, economic insecurity, and growing social and racial divides Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 200,000 University of Southern California to support television writers and producers to better reflect a public health approach to addressing the overdose crisis and drug use Los Angeles, CA 2020
$ 65,000 University of Texas at Austin to support the Center for Media Engagement to research and disseminate findings about surveillance on U.S. protesters Austin, TX 2020
$ 180,000 University of Texas at Austin to research political geofencing and educate journalists, policymakers, and the general public on the uses and potential problems of this data-gathering mechanism Austin, TX 2020
$ 75,000 University of the Bahamas to support the Climate Change Adaptation Resilience Research (CCARR) Centre's I Survived Dorian: A Community Science Project, which will amplify the voices of residents of The Bahamas that survived the 2019 Hurricane Dorian using an innovative community s , 2020
$ 110,000 University of the West Indies to advance teaching, research, advocacy, and partnerships on issues relating to regional and global climate justice , 2020
$ 62,500 University of the Western Cape to advance democratic policing in Africa by researching problems related to unlawful arrest and how this undermines trust in the police , 2020
$ 47,000 University of Ulster to support the Grantee's Transitional Justice Institute in its work to improve the coordination of search and identification responses to enforced disappearance in Latin America , 2020
$ 57,360 University of Yangon to improve teaching, learning, and research by providing trainings to University staff on student-centered learning and English medium instruction , 2020
$ 120,000 UNRWA USA National Committee to support efforts to raise awareness of Palestinian refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond Washington, DC 2020
$ 15,000 Upton Planning Committee Inc to provide general support Baltimore, MD 2020
$ 325,000 Upturn Inc to provide general support Washington, DC 2020
$ 75,000 Upwardly Global to provide general support San Francisco, CA 2020
$ 30,000 Urban Justice Center to support the Street Vendor Project, a sponsored project of the Grantee, in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic New York, NY 2020
$ 30,000 Urban Strategies Inc to facilitate the distribution of financial assistance to Baltimore City residents who are struggling to meet basic food and household needs due to COVID-19 St Louis, MO 2020
$ 450,000 Urgent Action Fund Africa to support the development of the Feminist Republik, an African women human rights defenders platform focused on feminist approaches to integrated security, well-being and resilience in human rights activism , 2020
$ 120,000 US Biennial Inc to provide general support New Orleans, LA 2020
$ 92,500 US Middle East Project Inc to support a series of convenings to incubate innovative thinking for addressing the Palestine/Israel conflict New York, NY 2020
$ 13,370 Utah Film Center to support the legal challenge of a data exploitation case in the UK in advancement of data protection rights and accountability Salt Lake City, UT 2020
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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