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- Deadlines
- With few exceptions, as noted on our website, there are no fixed deadlines.
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- The foundation's website describes those areas where the foundation may provide support as well as those projects or proposals it will not fund. The foundation does not support political activities or attempts to influence action on specific legislation; does not provide scholarships, or tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate studies, or unsolicited grants to individuals except for its fellows program; and does not support annual fundraising drives, benefit events, honorary functions or similar projects.
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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$356,090,979
- Grants listed
- 1,086
- Assets, end of year
- $9,311,570,852
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Tax year 2023
$320,782,584
- Grants listed
- 1,465
- Assets, end of year
- $8,672,283,398
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Tax year 2022
$315,736,308
- Grants listed
- 1,487
- Assets, end of year
- $8,229,029,493
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Tax year 2021
$341,122,704
- Grants listed
- 1,491
- Assets, end of year
- $9,462,296,474
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Tax year 2020
$311,460,883
- Grants listed
- 1,528
- Assets, end of year
- $8,209,542,030
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Tax year 2019
$286,558,072
- Grants listed
- 1,410
- Assets, end of year
- $7,208,352,632
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Tax year 2018
$307,812,561
- Grants listed
- 1,583
- Assets, end of year
- $6,513,367,921
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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Community Solutions International IncNew York, NY
To bring the movement to end homelessness in the u.s. To a tipping point
$21,000,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
In support of the governance of artificial intelligence in the public interest
$10,000,000 -
RF Catalytic Capital IncNew York, NY
In support of invest in our future
$7,500,000 -
Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew York, NY
For data and project management and the coordination of technical assistance and support for the safety and justice challenge network
$6,500,000 -
Windward FundWashington, DC
In support of the methane hub
$5,000,000 -
Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew York, NY
To support the safety and justice challenge research consortium, a mechanism to administer and manage research projects under the initiative
$4,500,000 -
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley InstituteSummit, IL
In support of general operations
$4,000,000 -
Urban InstituteWashington, DC
To serve as the coordinator and technical assistance provider for the just home project to advance targeted housing solutions to break the link between housing instability and incarceration under the safety and justice challenge
$4,000,000 -
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA
In support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies
$3,000,000 -
American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE
Employee matching gifts program
$2,985,897 -
The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL
In support of "a road together (art), an initiative of the field foundation supported by the macarthur foundation"
$2,750,000 -
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, IL
In support of press forward chicago's leadership in engaging philanthropists and the local journalism community to strengthen and sustain the media organizations and outlets that serve this region's diverse audiences
$2,500,000 -
Justice Innovation Inc DBA Center for Justice InnovationNew York, NY
To provide project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to safely reduce jail use and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the safety and justice challenge
$2,075,000 -
Acento Accion Local Asociacion CivilMexico City, Mexico
To strengthen human rights activism in mexico through diversifying philanthropic strategies and increasing equity in access to funds and resources for the mexican states
$2,000,000 -
Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$2,000,000 -
League of Conservation Voters Education FundWashington, DC
To support local and statewide public education campaigns about clean energy benefits
$2,000,000 -
Local Independent Online News Publishers IncWilmington, DE
In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations to be financially sustainable
$2,000,000 -
Trace Media IncBrooklyn, NY
In support of general operations
$2,000,000 -
Volcker Alliance IncNew York, NY
In support of developing leadership pathways for diverse individuals focused on criminal justice reform and advancing racial equity as part of the safety and justice challenge
$2,000,000 -
NDN Collective IncRapid City, SD
In support of general operations
$1,563,000 -
Justice System PartnersSalem, OR
For project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce jail use safely and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the safety and justice challenge
$1,550,000 -
Humboldt Area FoundationBayside, CA
In support of the klamath river fund
$1,500,000 -
Internews NetworkArcata, CA
In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations in communities with low civic information scores
$1,500,000 -
Lever for ChangeChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$1,500,000 -
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NY
In support of the state infrastructure fund
$1,500,000 -
State VoicesWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,500,000 -
Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative JournalismLagos, Nigeria
To strengthen accountability journalism and civic space at lower levels of government in nigeria
$1,500,000 -
Justice Management InstituteArlington, VA
For project coordination and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce unnecessary jail use and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the safety and justice challenge
$1,470,000 -
Nia Tero FoundationSeattle, WA
To support the development and execution of an indigenous impact investing program focused primarily on enterprises in pasifika and amazonia
$1,340,000 -
The Tiny News Collective IncPhiladelphia, PA
In support of activities and grants to early-stage local news organizations in underserved communities
$1,275,000 -
Borealis PhilanthropyMinneapolis, MN
For flexible support of the racial equity in journalism fund
$1,250,000 -
Justleadershipusa IncNew York, NY
In support of developing leadership pathways for individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system who are focused on justice reform and advancing racial equity as part of the safety and justice challenge
$1,250,000 -
The Miami Foundation IncMiami, FL
In support of newsmatch
$1,200,000 -
The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL
In support of the leaders for a new chicago award program
$1,188,400 -
Pretrial Justice InstituteBaltimore, MD
To organize and convene the safety and justice challenge network comprised of selected local jurisdictions, strategic allies and partners committed to criminal justice reform
$1,125,000 -
ForefrontChicago, IL
To assist asylum seekers seeking protection and integration in the chicago metropolitan area
$1,113,000 -
Frameworks InstituteWashington, DC
To support implementation of a locally driven digital-first narrative campaign and a model for measuring its impact in two pilot counties to advance current and future systems reform efforts as part of the safety and justice challenge
$1,100,000 -
Mac Services IncChicago, IL
In support of operations for the philanthropy data commons, a shared sector-wide governance and technical infrastructure
$1,100,000 -
Media Development Investment Fund IncNew York, NY
To strengthen the revenue generation skills and sustainability of nigerian media organizations
$1,005,000 -
Afef IncNew York, NY
To support the grassroots for resilience ownership and wellness fund for climate
$1,000,000 -
All Voting Is LocalWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Alliance for Youth OrganizingWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Ceres IncBoston, MA
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of the "heartland alliance - sustaining our impact" donor advised fund
$1,000,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of the chicago community foundation's activities related to the partnership for safe and peaceful communities' initiative, scaling community violence intervention for a safer chicago
$1,000,000 -
Climate Leadership Initiative IncSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Demos A Network for Ideas and Action LTDNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Florida International UniversityNorth Miami, FL
In support of its jack d. Gordon institute for public policy to advance prosecutorial fairness and effectiveness through data innovation as part of the safety and justice challenge
$1,000,000 -
Free PressFlorence, MA
In support of its future of civic media project to advance state-based policies that nurture healthy local media ecosystems
$1,000,000 -
HBCU Library Alliance IncAtlanta, GA
In support of the project "empowering HBCU libraries with civil rights preservation, digital innovation, and transformative professional development"
$1,000,000 -
Health Care Without HarmReston, VA
For general operating support
$1,000,000 -
Hip Hop Caucus Education FundWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Hopewell FundWashington, DC
In support of its project free election fund
$1,000,000 -
Independent Television Service IncSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Issue OneWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
In support of alaska venture fund
$1,000,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
In support of new venture fund's collective action fund for accountability, resilience, and adaptation
$1,000,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
To support its project, the trusted elections fund
$1,000,000 -
Nia Tero FoundationSeattle, WA
In support of general operations of nia tero
$1,000,000 -
Partnership for Southern EquityAtlanta, GA
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
In support of the just transition fund
$1,000,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
In support of rockefeller philanthropy advisors' project, the trust for civic infrastructure
$1,000,000 -
State Democracy Defenders FundWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
The Christchurch Call FoundationWellington, New Zealand
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
The Energy FoundationBeijing, China
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL
In support of the media and storytelling program
$1,000,000 -
The Little Village Environmental Justice OrganizationChicago, IL
In support of the chicago frontlines funding initiative
$1,000,000 -
The Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CA
In support of its collaborative exhibition monuments
$1,000,000 -
The Roosevelt InstituteNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago IncChicago, IL
In support of the chicago health equity fund
$1,000,000 -
We the Veterans FoundationDenver, CO
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Windward FundWashington, DC
In support of its project, the hive fund for climate and gender justice
$1,000,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
For flexible support of the climate change program
$1,000,000 -
Acadia CenterRockport, ME
To facilitate subnational climate and power grid coordination
$925,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of the affinity funds at the chicago community foundation
$900,000 -
Juritrust Centre for Socio-Legal Research and Documentation LtdgteAbuja, Nigeria
For a legacy project to consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria
$900,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of the illinois immigration funders collaborative
$850,000 -
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association IncArlington, VA
In support of the PBS newshour
$800,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
In support of the media democracy fund's project, the disinformation defense league
$800,000 -
Invest Appalachia IncAsheville, NC
In support of your organization's project, the rural news fund
$755,000 -
Alliance for A Just SocietySeattle, WA
In support of native organizers alliance
$750,000 -
Center for Technology and Civic LifeChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
Climate Jobs National Resource Center IncNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
Climate Policy Initiative IncSan Francisco, CA
To support to the next phase of the us-india clean energy finance facility, a project preparation facility that addresses critical financing hurdles and increases clean energy access in distributed generation solar energy projects
$750,000 -
Democracy Works IncBrooklyn, NY
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
Kinfolk Tech FoundationBrooklyn, NY
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
Monument LabPhiladelphia, PA
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
In support of your organization's project, center for modern and secureelections
$750,000 -
Repower FundSt Paul, MN
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
Rise Education FundSherman Oaks, CA
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
Sicagu Community Development CorporationMission, SD
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
States United Democracy Center IncWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
The Center for Election Innovation & Research IncWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
The New SchoolNew York, NY
In support of research to understand structural inequalities and identify transformational ways to promote equity
$750,000 -
The Voter Participation CenterWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$750,000 -
Windward FundWashington, DC
In support of its project heartland fund's rural democracy initiative
$750,000 -
Common Counsel FoundationOakland, CA
For flexible support of its color congress initiative project
$700,000 -
International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CA
In support of the enterprise documentary fund
$700,000 -
International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CA
In support of general operations
$700,000 -
Policy Research IncTroy, NY
In support of technical assistance to local jurisdictions on reducing the over-incarceration of people with behavioral health and other complex needs as part of the safety and justice challenge
$700,000 -
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
In support of the annenberg innovation lab and its USC civic media fellowship
$700,000 -
Policy Research IncTroy, NY
In support of technical assistance to local jurisdictions on reducing the over-incarceration of people with serious mental illness as part of the safety and justice challenge
$675,000 -
Firelight Media IncNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$650,000 -
The Marshall Project IncNew York, NY
For general operating support
$650,000 -
W Haywood Burns InstituteBeaverton, OR
To provide technical assistance on reducing racial and ethnic disparities to local jurisdictions as a part of their efforts to safely reduce jail misuse and overuse under the safety and justice challenge
$627,500 -
Alliance for Safety and JusticeOakland, CA
To uplift and mobilize crime survivors and justice-impacted people in alternative public safety solutions under the safety and justice challenge
$600,000 -
Battered Women's Justice ProjectOwatonna, MN
In support of general operations
$600,000 -
Justice System PartnersSalem, OR
To support implementation of the extension of california medicaid services for the provision of transitional services and care to people leaving jails in twelve california counties participating in the safety and justice challenge
$600,000 -
Justleadershipusa IncNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$600,000 -
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NY
In support of democracy 2076, a project of neo philanthropy
$600,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
To support the catalytic capital consortium initiative, which aims to increase the knowledge, awareness, and use of catalytic capital among foundations, family offices, donor governments, and others
$600,000 -
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA
In support of general operations
$600,000 -
Impact for Equity IncChicago, IL
To advance police accountability efforts and justice reform in illinois as part of the safety and justice challenge
$575,000 -
Leadership Conference Education Fund IncWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$575,000 -
Centre for Socio-Legal Studies LtdgteAbuja, Nigeria
For a legacy project to consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria
$550,000 -
Legal Defence and Assistance Project LtdgteLagos, Nigeria
For a legacy project to consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria
$550,000 -
Wadata Media and Advocacy CentreMaitama Abuja, Nigeria
For strengthening investigative and data-driven journalism in local nigerian languages
$525,000 -
Chicago Torture Justice CenterChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$505,000 -
Action for the Climate Emergency IncBoston, MA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Agora Policy Advisory LtdgteAbuja, Nigeria
To strengthen data-driven and participatory approaches to policymaking and governance
$500,000 -
Air Alliance HoustonHouston, TX
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Alaska Native Heritage Center IncorporatedAnchorage, AK
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Alliance for an Energy Efficient EconomyNew Delhi, India
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
American Academy of Arts and SciencesCambridge, MA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
American Jewish World Service IncNew York, NY
To enable a just transition for marginalized communities in india
$500,000 -
American Journalism Project IncWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Asia SocietyNew York, NY
To support a just energy transition in india with an effective national emissions trading system
$500,000 -
Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA
In support of the stanford trustworthy ai research's evaluations and ai governance project
$500,000 -
Cabrini-Green Legal AidChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Center for Civic DesignCambridge, MD
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of establishing a regranting program for creative placemaking and placekeeping
$500,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of the chicago community foundation's activities related to the partnership for safe and peaceful communities and the project readi chicago
$500,000 -
Chicago Vibrant Neighborhoods CollectiveChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Chicago VotesChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Civic NationWashington, DC
To provide support for the change collective
$500,000 -
Colorofchangeorg Education Fund IncOakland, CA
In support of its storyworld project
$500,000 -
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln IncSpringfield, IL
In support of its project, press forward springfield
$500,000 -
Connecticut CollegeNew London, CT
In support of the historically black colleges and universities fellowship project
$500,000 -
Corporation for National and Community ServiceWashington, DC
In support of the american climate corps
$500,000 -
Cultural Survival IncCambridge, MA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Digital Public Library of America IncBoston, MA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
EarthworksWashington, DC
To reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations through community empowerment
$500,000 -
Ekvnv YefolecvlkeWeogufka, AL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Equal Justice InitiativeMontgomery, AL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Equation Campaign and Global Climate Legal DefenseNovato, CA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Euchee (yuchi) Language Project IncSapulpa, OK
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Fair Count IncAtlanta, GA
To support narrative building consistent with the ideals of the american dream in which liberty, equality, freedom, and opportunity are accessible to all
$500,000 -
Free PressFlorence, MA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Harness CommunityLos Angeles, CA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Institute for Nonprofit NewsBeverly Hills, CA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Institute for Strategic Dialogue-UsWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
International Forum for Environment Sustainability and Technology(iforest)New Delhi, India
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Invisible InstituteChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Latinos ProgresandoChicago, IL
In support of the excellerator fund
$500,000 -
Linc Housing CorporationLong Beach, CA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Lone Star Legal AidHouston, TX
To support the work of the environmental justice team
$500,000 -
MelioreBrussels, Belgium
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education FundLansing, MI
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN
In support of a pooled fund for press forward minnesota
$500,000 -
Movement Alliance ProjectPhiladelphia, PA
In support of people's tech project
$500,000 -
Muckrock Foundation IncorporatedBoston, MA
In support of MLK50
$500,000 -
Multnomah County OregonPortland, OR
To support comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and disparities in jail usage as a site in the safety and justice challenge network
$500,000 -
National Public Radio IncWashington, DC
In support of NPR'S race and identity beat and podcasts: code switch and throughline
$500,000 -
Native American Rights Fund IncBoulder, CO
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Native Hawaiian Legal CorporationHonolulu, HI
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
To provide support for the tipping point fund
$500,000 -
Open to Debate FoundationNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
OpenlandsChicago, IL
In support of its urban forestry program
$500,000 -
Portland Art MuseumPortland, OR
In support of the co-curation of the united states pavilion at the 60th international art exhibition of la biennale di venezia featuring the works of jeffrey gibson
$500,000 -
Public NarrativeChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Rebuild Local NewsBrooklyn, NY
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Regents of the University of CaliforniaIrvine, CA
In support of the india energy and climate center
$500,000 -
Rhizome Action Network IncLewes, DE
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project IncMorgantown, WV
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Sundance InstitutePark City, UT
In support of the nonfiction storytelling project
$500,000 -
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY
In support of its project, the eco-accountability project
$500,000 -
The African American Policy Forum IncNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
The Barack Obama FoundationChicago, IL
In support of the annual obama foundation democracy forum
$500,000 -
The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education GroupChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
The Ditchley FoundationChipping Norton, United Kingdom
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
The HistorymakersChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
The One CampaignWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
The Pivot Fund IncAtlanta, GA
In support of the midwest landscape study
$500,000 -
The Rebuild Foundation NFPChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Tides FoundationSan Francisco, CA
For support of its project the local environmental accountability & defense fund
$500,000 -
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
In support of justice lab as part of the safety and justice challenge
$500,000 -
US Climate Action NetworkWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA
In support of the red fund for the midwest climate and democracy project
$500,000 -
University of MassachusettsAmherst, MA
In support of the initiative for digital public infrastructure (idpi)
$500,000 -
Urban InstituteWashington, DC
To increase the number of local jurisdictions selected to participate in the just home project, an initiative to fund targeted housing solutions to break the link between housing instability and incarceration, from four to six sites
$500,000 -
Url Collective IncJackson HTS, NY
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Web Du Bois Museum FoundationNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
WGBH Educational FoundationBrighton, MA
In support of frontline
$500,000 -
Youth RadioOakland, CA
In support of general operations
$500,000 -
Network AREWA24 LimitedLagos, Nigeria
To strengthen anti-corruption and accountability using television dramas
$488,250 -
Measures for Justice InstituteRochester, NY
For a communications campaign to highlight the value of its data tools and resources to inform public policy and demand system accountability and transparency in driving justice systems reform as part of the safety and justice challenge
$485,000 -
Climate United FundBethesda, MD
To support your organization's efforts to apply for, enact and operationalize up to $14 billion of the national clean investment fund
$450,000 -
Code for Science and Society IncPortland, OR
In support of the distributed ai research institute
$450,000 -
New America FoundationWashington, DC
In support of new america foundation's technology and democracy cluster
$450,000 -
Perception Institute IncBrooklyn, NY
In support of general operations
$450,000 -
President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MA
In support of the berkman klein center for internet & society
$450,000 -
County of Buncombe North CarolinaAsheville, NC
To support and sustain comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage as a site in the safety and justice challenge network
$430,000 -
Shehu Musa Yar'adua Foundation (limited by Guarantee)Abuja, Nigeria
To institutionalize a technology-driven anti-corruption strategy that galvanizes collective action for accountability
$413,000 -
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI
In support of the indigenous power and light fund
$400,000 -
American Documentary IncBrooklyn, NY
In support of general operations
$400,000 -
Appalshop IncJenkins, KY
In support of general operations
$400,000 -
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ
In support of the herberger institute for design and arts center for narrative and emerging media
$400,000 -
Capital B News IncNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$400,000 -
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO
In support of the center for new energy economy
$400,000 -
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life SciencesIthaca, NY
In flexible support to the citizens and technology lab
$400,000 -
Council on Energy Environment and WaterNew Delhi, India
To identify intermediate goals and pathways to a net-zero emissions future for the power and automobile manufacturing sectors in india
$400,000 -
Forum for the Future US IncNew York, NY
To incorporate ecologically positive and socially-just principles within renewable energy supply chains in india
$400,000 -
Lake County IllinoisWaukegan, IL
To support lake county's participation in the safety and justice challenge, the foundation's criminal justice reform initiative to reduce over-incarceration by changing the way america thinks about and uses jails
$400,000 -
National Center for State CourtsWilliamsburg, VA
To engage judges and other state court leaders in reducing racial disparities and unnecessary incarceration as a part of the safety and justice challenge
$400,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
To support the esg rapid response fund, which mobilizes support for investment practices that include assessments of environmental, sustainable, and governance factors
$400,000 -
Resources for the Future IncWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$400,000 -
Swaniti InitiativeHouston, TX
To support diversification of indian state-owned energy companies beyond fossil fuels
$400,000 -
The Atlantic Monthly Group LLCWashington, DC
To increase public awareness of the problem of jail overuse and racial disparities and the need for solutions as part of the safety and justice challenge
$400,000 -
University of ChicagoChicago, IL
In support of the black youth project
$400,000 -
Council on Criminal Justice IncWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$375,000 -
Creo Family Office Syndicate IncNew York, NY
In support of general operations
$375,000 -
National Conference of State LegislaturesDenver, CO
To provide information and assistance to its membership on effective reforms to safely reduce unnecessary jail incarceration as part of the safety and justice challenge
$375,000 -
Race ForwardWashington, DC
To provide training and technical assistance to local jurisdictions seeking to reduce jail use safely and address racial and ethnic disparities as part of the safety and justice challenge
$365,000 -
Bayero UniversityKano, Nigeria
To consolidate the learning and practice of investigative and data-driven journalism in nigeria
$350,000 -
City of Philadelphia PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
To support philadelphia's participation as an implementation site in the safety and justice challenge, the foundation's criminal justice reform initiative aimed at reducing over-incarceration by changing the way america thinks about and uses jails
$350,000 -
Commission ShiftLaredo, TX
In support of general operations
$350,000 -
County of Los Angeles CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
To support participation in the safety and justice challenge, the foundation's criminal justice reform initiative aimed at reducing over-incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities by changing the way america thinks about and uses jails
$350,000 -
Environment Conservation SocietyKolkata, India
In support of general operations
$350,000 -
IffChicago, IL
In support of administering the arts and culture loan fund
$350,000 -
Joint National Association of Persons with DisabilitiesAbuja, Nigeria
To promote transparency, accountability, and social inclusion in the implementation of the nigeria disability law
$350,000 -
Let's Breakthrough Inc DBA BreakthroughNew York, NY
To produce a multi-city, interactive experience to educate the public on the ideas found in the USC civic media fellowship anthology, we are civic media
$350,000 -
National Legal Aid and Defender AssociationWashington, DC
In support of the new pathways for justice project and its continued participation as a strategic ally in the safety and justice challenge
$350,000 -
Palm Beach County FloridaWest Palm Beach, FL
To support and sustain comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage as a site in the safety and justice challenge
$350,000 -
Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
To pilot the global program for scientific critical thinking
$350,000 -
Salzburg Global Seminar IncWashington, DC
In support of an international collaborative and interdisciplinary project to examine whether, and how youth justice and safety systems to promote healthy development and resilience need to be reimagined and reconceived in a post-pandemic world
$350,000 -
Socratus Collective Wisdom CorporationBelmont, MA
To develop a climate citizenship lab that aims to mainstream climate action into daily lives of citizens in india
$350,000 -
Pretrial Justice InstituteBaltimore, MD
To organize and convene a network of selected jurisdictions working toward local criminal justice reform as part of the safety and justice challenge
$335,000 -
Media Forward Fund GGMBHLoerrach, Germany
In support of general operations
$330,000 -
Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal StudiesLagos, Nigeria
To consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria
$327,000 -
Cook County Justice Advisory CouncilChicago, IL
To support the county's comprehensive systems reform efforts to reduce over-incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities as a safety and justice challenge site
$325,000 -
The Tiwahe FoundationMinneapolis, MN
In support of general operations
$325,000 -
Women's Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (wrapa)Abuja, Nigeria
To promote transparency, accountability, and social inclusion following the nigeria 2023 general elections and beyond
$320,000 -
Rule of Law and Empowerment InitiativeAbuja, Nigeria
To consolidate and institutionalize criminal justice reform in nigeria
$310,000 -
Activating Change IncColumbus, OH
To raise awareness and address the overincarceration of people with disabilities as part of the safety and justice challenge
$300,000 -
Allied Media Projects IncDetroit, MI
In support of general operations
$300,000 -
Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ
In support of the no borders media lab
$300,000
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.
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Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC
In support of general operations
$4,000,000 -
The Field Foundation of Illinois IncChicago, IL
In support of the leaders for a new chicago award program
$3,500,000 -
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA
In support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies
$3,500,000 -
Partnership for Southern EquityAtlanta, GA
In support of general operations
$3,000,000 -
Lever for ChangeChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$2,500,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of the affinity funds at the chicago community foundation
$2,200,000 -
Afef IncNew York, NY
To support the grassroots for resilience ownership and wellness fund for climate
$2,000,000 -
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI
In support of the indigenous power and light fund
$2,000,000 -
Institute for Nonprofit NewsBeverly Hills, CA
In support of general operations
$2,000,000 -
Local Independent Online News Publishers IncWilmington, DE
In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations to be financially sustainable
$2,000,000 -
Windward FundWashington, DC
In support of its project, the hive fund for climate and gender justice
$2,000,000 -
Council on Energy Environment and WaterNew Delhi, India
In support of general operations
$1,500,000 -
Internews NetworkArcata, CA
In support of activities and grants to support local news organizations in communities with low civic information scores
$1,500,000 -
Mac Services IncChicago, IL
In support of operations for the philanthropy data commons, a shared sector-wide governance and technical infrastructure
$1,500,000 -
Common Counsel FoundationOakland, CA
For flexible support of its color congress initiative project
$1,400,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
To support the catalytic capital consortium initiative, which aims to increase the knowledge, awareness, and use of catalytic capital among foundations, family offices, donor governments, and others
$1,400,000 -
Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic EducationKano, Nigeria
To create a historical repository and enhance the capacity of original inhabitants in nigeria's federal capital territory, abuja
$1,290,000 -
The Marshall Project IncNew York, NY
For general operating support
$1,150,000 -
International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CA
In support of general operations
$1,100,000 -
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA
In support of general operations
$1,100,000 -
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy IncCharlestown, RI
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
American UniversityWashington, DC
In support of the center for media and social impact (cmsi)
$1,000,000 -
Capital Impact PartnersArlington, VA
To support expanding the equitable development initiative to chicago
$1,000,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
In support of establishing a regranting program for creative placemaking and placekeeping
$1,000,000 -
Contina ImpactSan Francisco, CA
To provide support for the guardian fund
$1,000,000 -
Digital Public Library of America IncBoston, MA
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Independent Television Service IncSan Francisco, CA
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
NDN Collective IncRapid City, SD
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Regents of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA
In support of the india energy and climate center
$1,000,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
In support of the just transition fund
$1,000,000 -
The Miami Foundation IncMiami, FL
In support of the press forward international fund, a collaborative initiative managed by press forward that will support international efforts to transform and expand local news
$1,000,000 -
The Tiny News Collective IncPhiladelphia, PA
In support of activities and grants to early-stage local news organizations in underserved communities
$1,000,000 -
Url Collective IncJackson HTS, NY
In support of general operations
$1,000,000 -
Acadia CenterRockport, ME
To facilitate subnational climate and power grid coordination
$925,000 -
Aapi Civic Engagement FundLos Angeles, CA
In support of general operations
$900,000 -
National Conference of State LegislaturesDenver, CO
To provide information and assistance to its membership on effective reforms to safely reduce unnecessary jail incarceration as part of the safety and justice challenge
$900,000 -
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA
In support of the annenberg innovation lab and its USC civic media fellowship
$900,000 -
Austin Coming TogetherChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Far South CDCChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Garfield Park Rite to Wellness CollaborativeChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Go Green Development GroupChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Greater Southwest Development CorporationChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Latinos ProgresandoChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Lawndale Christian Development CorporationChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Northwest Side CDCChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
South Shore Chamber Community Development CorporationChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
The Puerto Rican Cultural CenterChicago, IL
In support of general operations
$825,000 -
Individual
Macarthur foundation fellow award - writer, editor, and disability justice activist
$800,000 -
Individual
Macarthur foundation fellow award - oceanographer
$800,000 -
Individual
Macarthur foundation fellow award - legal scholar and public policy researcher
$800,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking65 grants $49,105,89719% of the total
- Arts and culture160 grants $40,207,75315% of the total
- Environment61 grants $34,342,50013% of the total
- Education93 grants $32,574,83512% of the total
- Housing and shelter12 grants $23,460,0009% of the total
- Civil rights49 grants $18,105,0007% of the total
- 17 other causes220 grants $63,513,79824% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- New York143 grants $92,802,932
- Illinois246 grants $55,473,900
- District of Columbia128 grants $54,434,873
- California93 grants $32,148,106
- Massachusetts30 grants $7,894,960
- Pennsylvania10 grants $5,275,000
- Virginia10 grants $5,070,000
- Washington11 grants $4,635,000
- Minnesota12 grants $4,575,000
- Oregon9 grants $4,120,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- John G PalfreyDIRECTOR / PRESIDENT Hours 50Pay $1,113,955
- Kenneth M Jones IISENIOR VP / CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Hours 50Pay $697,637
- Joshua J MintzVP / GENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY Hours 50Pay $715,572
- Susan E ManskeVP / CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Hours 50Pay $2,512,127
- Martha L MinowBOARD CHAIR Hours 7Pay $44,875
- Stephanie K Bell-RoseBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $26,000
- Amy Falls as of 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $14,000
- Lillian Constance JenBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $27,000
- Julie T Katzman Thru 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $14,000
- Paul KlingensteinBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $27,500
- William F Lee as of 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $14,000
- James Manyika Thru 0324BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $10,000
- Sendhil MullainathanBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $26,500
- Cecilia MunozBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $27,000
- Alondra Nelson as of 0624BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $9,000
- Olufunmilayo I OlopadeBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $26,000
- Juan SalgadoBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $28,000
- Dr Ruth J SimmonsBOARD TRUSTEE Hours 4.5Pay $25,500
- James CasselberryARC BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000
- Trinita LogueARC BOARD TRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $10,000
The return
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