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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1 GEORGE SOROS DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN 2.00 0

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NEW YORK

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to support the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, to improve civil society, movement and community participation in development finance institutions' COVID-19 response and policies
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to provide general support
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to support environmental equity and racial justice in the Amazon and the Afro-descendant Natural Belt of the Americas
1
to provide educational and technical support to Afro-Colombian leaders and community councils to develop narratives and advocate for a post-covid recovery agenda that supports the economic recovery of Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities on the pacif
1
to support the Grantee's Labor and Worklife Program to foster innovation in building worker power through experimenting and piloting new strategies and re-imagining American labor law
1
to support the travel of thirty early-career Eurasian scholars to attend the annual conferences of the Central Eurasian Studies Society, and to provide workshops on how scholars can become effective, engaged citizens
1
to support the 1619 Freedom School, a project of the grantee, in its development of a culturally responsive education and literacy curriculum in Waterloo, IA
1
to hold individuals and institutions accountable for systemic inequality through data-driven investigative and solutions-based journalism
1
to uphold and strengthen the nation's commitment to welcome and protect those seeking freedom, safety, and refuge in the United States by We Are All America, a project of the Grantee
1
to support We Are Bound, a research, documentation, and analysis project exploring the impact of the Artist Relief COVID-19 emergency grants
1
to support the National Immigrant Justice Center, a project of the Grantee, in establishing and defending the rights of immigrants regardless of background
1
to provide support to rethink the national security narrative and develop narratives that push back on anti-Asian messaging prevalent in the field of US foreign policy
1
to support the Grantee and their Overdose Cohort in disseminating messaging that unites a multiracial coalition around ending the overdose crisis and through public health responses to drug use
1
to develop a strategy to counter racism in national security narratives about China
1

Interest

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

4919 results

Amount Name Purpose Location Year
$ 250,000 Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs to support the Coalition for Human Rights in Development, a fiscally sponsored project of the Grantee, to improve civil society, movement and community participation in development finance institutions' COVID-19 response and policies Calabasas, CA 2021
$ 30,000 AgitArte to provide general support CAMBRIDGE, MA 2021
$ 425,000 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to support environmental equity and racial justice in the Amazon and the Afro-descendant Natural Belt of the Americas Cambridge, MA 2021
$ 100,000 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to provide educational and technical support to Afro-Colombian leaders and community councils to develop narratives and advocate for a post-covid recovery agenda that supports the economic recovery of Afro-Colombian and Indigenous communities on the pacif Cambridge, MA 2021
$ 100,000 President and Fellows of Harvard College to support the Grantee's Labor and Worklife Program to foster innovation in building worker power through experimenting and piloting new strategies and re-imagining American labor law Cambridge, MA 2021
$ 50,250 Central Eurasian Studies Society Inc to support the travel of thirty early-career Eurasian scholars to attend the annual conferences of the Central Eurasian Studies Society, and to provide workshops on how scholars can become effective, engaged citizens Cambridge, MA 2021
$ 300,000 Just Futures Law Inc to provide general support Canton, MA 2021
$ 250,000 Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa to support the 1619 Freedom School, a project of the grantee, in its development of a culturally responsive education and literacy curriculum in Waterloo, IA Cedar Falls, IA 2021
$ 1,300,000 IPAS to provide general support Chapel Hill, NC 2021
$ 225,000 Fair Share Housing Center to provide general support Cherry Hill, NJ 2021
$ 200,000 Community Renewal Society to hold individuals and institutions accountable for systemic inequality through data-driven investigative and solutions-based journalism Chicago, IL 2021
$ 200,000 National Partnership for New Americans to uphold and strengthen the nation's commitment to welcome and protect those seeking freedom, safety, and refuge in the United States by We Are All America, a project of the Grantee Chicago, IL 2021
$ 200,000 Action Center on Race and the Economy Institute to provide general support Chicago, IL 2021
$ 50,000 United States Artists to support We Are Bound, a research, documentation, and analysis project exploring the impact of the Artist Relief COVID-19 emergency grants Chicago, IL 2021
$ 200,000 Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Right to support the National Immigrant Justice Center, a project of the Grantee, in establishing and defending the rights of immigrants regardless of background Chicago, IL 2021
$ 90,000 People's Action Institute to provide support to rethink the national security narrative and develop narratives that push back on anti-Asian messaging prevalent in the field of US foreign policy Chicago, IL 2021
$ 431,250 People's Action Institute to support the Grantee and their Overdose Cohort in disseminating messaging that unites a multiracial coalition around ending the overdose crisis and through public health responses to drug use Chicago, IL 2021
$ 160,000 People's Action Institute to provide general support Chicago, IL 2021
$ 20,000 People's Action Institute to develop a strategy to counter racism in national security narratives about China Chicago, IL 2021
$ 800,000 BYP100 Education Fund to provide general support Chicago, IL 2021
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FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
224 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY,10019
2125480600

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