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Grant recipient EIN 52-1081024Philanthropy and grantmaking

Who funds Independent Sector?

84 private foundations gave Independent Sector in Washington, DC $31 million across 319 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2025.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2025, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

319 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Bernier McCaw FoundationMedina, WA 2025

    Center on excellence for the nonprofit workforce

    $500,000
  2. The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ 2025

    To support independent sector in improving the financial health of nonprofit workers and nonprofit organizations through research and advocacy.

    $200,000
  3. The Lodestar FoundationPhoenix, AZ 2025

    Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement - Integration and Operation Expenses - ISVE to Independent Sector

    $38,000
  4. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2025

    2025 membership contribution

    $17,500
  5. The Longbrake Family FoundationSeattle, WA 2025

    General operations

    $1,000
  6. Wal-Mart FoundationBentonville, AR 2024

    Racial solidarity

    $1,441,000
  7. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    General support

    $1,150,000
  8. Bernier McCaw FoundationMedina, WA 2024

    Nonprofit workforce initiatives & center on excellence for the nonprofit workforce

    $1,000,000
  9. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For general operating support

    $1,000,000
  10. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2024

    81672 supporting the CEO circle of color in positioning leaders of color to advance racial equity in community development -- transfer grant

    $300,000
  11. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2024

    Public awareness and analysis

    $300,000
  12. The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    To support a meeting of funders to update the organization's Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice.

    $250,000
  13. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    In support of its dei retrenchment program

    $250,000
  14. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For general operating support

    $250,000
  15. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2024

    Special Initiatives

    $167,500
  16. Surdna Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    General support

    $150,000
  17. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2024

    Promise of an Equitable Future

    $150,000
  18. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    To support center of excellence on the nonprofit workforce

    $125,000
  19. Clipper Ship Foundation IncMilton Village, MA 2024

    Program support

    $100,000
  20. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2024

    To support a national membership organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy, volunteerism and nonprofit sector development.

    $100,000
  21. The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ 2024

    Tax credit economic impact assessment

    $95,000
  22. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    In support of general operations

    $75,000
  23. Virginia G Piper Charitable TrustPhoenix, AZ 2024

    Design and pilot strategic engagement program for volunteers

    $75,000
  24. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2024

    Promise of an Equitable Future

    $50,000
  25. The Lodestar FoundationPhoenix, AZ 2024

    Initiative for Strategic Volunteer Engagement - Integration and Operation Expenses - ISVE to Independent Sector

    $38,000
  26. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2024

    Annual member support

    $25,000
  27. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL 2024

    General operations

    $25,000
  28. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For membership support

    $25,000
  29. The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    For general operating support.

    $21,100
  30. The Andrew W Mellon FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    To support general operations

    $17,500
  31. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2024

    To support nonprofit accountability efforts of the independent sector for 2025

    $17,500
  32. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2024

    2024 membership contribution

    $17,500
  33. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2024

    Support the Foundation's membership in the Independent Sector

    $17,500
  34. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX 2024

    General Operating Support

    $17,500
  35. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    Philanthropic sector support 2024

    $17,500
  36. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    2025 Membership Dues

    $16,000
  37. The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN 2024

    Bush foundation membership dues for independent sector for 2024, 2025 and 2026

    $15,000
  38. The Melville Charitable Trust IncNew Haven, CT 2024

    Sponsorship

    $15,000
  39. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2024

    For general support and membership for 2022, 2023, and 2024

    $14,850
  40. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    2025 membership renewal

    $12,500
  41. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI 2024

    Membership

    $12,500
  42. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI 2024

    2024/25 membership dues

    $12,500
  43. Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN 2024

    2024 membership dues

    $12,500
  44. Sall Family FoundationCary, NC 2024

    General operating support

    $12,500
  45. College Futures FoundationOakland, CA 2024

    Membership dues

    $12,500
  46. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2024

    2024 association membership

    $12,500
  47. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    Membership grant

    $9,000
  48. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL 2024

    General operations

    $8,000
  49. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Matching gift

    $3,000
  50. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Matching gift

    $3,000
  51. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    Public awareness and analysis

    $500,000
  52. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2023

    81268 general operating support for independent sector, 2023-2024

    $350,000
  53. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For general operating support

    $275,000
  54. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    General support

    $250,000
  55. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    General support

    $250,000
  56. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2023

    Upswell 2023 scholars

    $150,000
  57. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2023

    To support a national membership organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy, volunteerism and nonprofit sector development.

    $100,000
  58. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2023

    To support focus groups specifically examining trust in philanthropy as part of the Independent Sector's 2024 Trust in Civil Society report

    $50,000
  59. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2023

    To advance the common good by leading, strengthening, and mobilizing the nonprofit and philanthropic community.

    $50,000
  60. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2023

    For general support

    $40,000
  61. Peter G Peterson FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    To support events and core activities.

    $25,000
  62. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2023

    This grant to independent sector is to fulfill kresges three-year membership dues through the leadership and infrastructure funding team (lift).

    $25,000
  63. The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    For general operating support.

    $24,850
  64. The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN 2023

    This grant is to support five scholarships to attend the upswell summit, happening november 15-17, in dallas-fort worth, texas.

    $20,000
  65. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2023

    2023 membership gift

    $17,500
  66. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2023

    Provide general operating support

    $17,500
  67. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX 2023

    for General Operating Support for 2023 Membership Dues

    $17,500
  68. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY 2023

    Philanthropic sector support 2023

    $17,500
  69. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 2023

    2023 annual membership: to support membership in an organization that offers the opportunities, leadership and tools needed to expand, enhance and sustain philanthropic work that will improve the health and well-being of californians.

    $17,500
  70. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    2024 membership dues

    $16,000
  71. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2023

    To support nonprofit accountability efforts of the independent sector for 2024

    $15,000
  72. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2023

    For general support and membership for 2022, 2023, and 2024

    $14,850
  73. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    2024 Membership Renewal

    $12,500
  74. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    Membership

    $12,500
  75. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI 2023

    2023/24 membership dues

    $12,500
  76. Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN 2023

    General operating support

    $12,500
  77. The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN 2023

    Bush foundation membership dues for independent sector

    $12,500
  78. Sall Family FoundationCary, NC 2023

    Membership

    $12,500
  79. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $12,500
  80. College Futures FoundationOakland, CA 2023

    Membership

    $12,500
  81. Sapphire Foundation IncWilmington, DE 2023

    Upswell and Big Bang Conference fund 2023

    $10,000
  82. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2023

    For cal wellness' 2023 association membership.

    $10,000
  83. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Membership grant

    $9,000
  84. McGregor FundDetroit, MI 2023

    Annual membership

    $9,000
  85. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2023

    2023 organization membership

    $8,000
  86. William G McGowan Charitable FundChicago, IL 2023

    General operations

    $8,000
  87. The Hoglund FoundationDallas, TX 2023

    General operating support

    $2,500
  88. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $24
  89. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    Public awareness and analysis

    $400,000
  90. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2022

    Philanthropy

    $335,000
  91. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    General support

    $325,000
  92. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2022

    For general operating support

    $275,000
  93. The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL 2022

    2022 & 2023 Upswell Sponsorship Support

    $150,000
  94. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2022

    Support to build bridges to sustain civil society

    $150,000
  95. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2022

    Provide general operating support

    $117,500
  96. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2022

    To support a national membership organization dedicated to strengthening civil society in the United States.

    $100,000
  97. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    in support of general operations

    $75,000
  98. Rainwater Charitable FoundationFort Worth, TX 2022

    Support for upswell 2023 north texas

    $50,000
  99. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2022

    For general support

    $44,000
  100. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2022

    For pittsburgh cohort showcase and exchange - bridging fellows

    $40,000
  101. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2022

    Collaboration grant

    $31,392
  102. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $25,000
  103. Peter G Peterson FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    To support events and core activities.

    $25,000
  104. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2022

    To support the kresge foundation's membership with independent sector, the only national membership organization that brings together the charitable community a diverse set of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to advance the common good, for 2020-2022.

    $25,000
  105. The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN 2022

    Sponsorship of the upswell summit 2022.

    $25,000
  106. The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    For general operating support.

    $24,850
  107. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2022

    2022 membership gift

    $17,500
  108. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2022

    2022 membership dues. 202202-11936

    $17,500
  109. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX 2022

    for General Operating Support for 2022 Membership Dues

    $17,500
  110. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY 2022

    Philanthropic sector support 2022

    $17,500
  111. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 2022

    2022 annual membership: to support membership in an organization that offers the opportunities, leadership and tools needed to expand, enhance and sustain philanthropic work that will improve the health and well-being of californians.

    $17,500
  112. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    2023 membership

    $16,000
  113. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2022

    To support nonprofit accountability efforts of the independent sector for 2023

    $15,000
  114. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Membership Grants

    $15,000
  115. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2022

    For general support and membership for 2022, 2023, and 2024

    $14,850
  116. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    2023 Membership Renewal

    $12,500
  117. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    Membership

    $12,500
  118. Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN 2022

    General operating support

    $12,500
  119. The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN 2022

    Bush foundation membership dues for independent sector

    $12,500
  120. Sall Family FoundationCary, NC 2022

    General operating

    $12,500
  121. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General operating support

    $12,500
  122. College Futures FoundationOakland, CA 2022

    Membership

    $12,500
  123. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI 2022

    2022/23 membership dues

    $11,000
  124. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2022

    General operating support

    $10,000
  125. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2022

    For cal wellness' 2022 association membership.

    $10,000
  126. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Membership grant

    $9,000
  127. McGregor FundDetroit, MI 2022

    Memberships

    $9,000
  128. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2022

    2022 organization membership

    $8,000
  129. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2022

    For core operating support to sponsor the 2022 upswell virtual summit in november as a venue for california-based foundations and nonprofits to advance strategies to build a more healthy, equitable and just nation.

    $5,000
  130. The Dyson FoundationMillbrook, NY 2022

    Towards a shared services study, as part of the foundation's strategic restructuring initiative.

    $1,850
  131. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $33
  132. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2021

    Collaboration to introduce inner work to changemakers

    $1,000,000
  133. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    General support

    $400,000
  134. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    Public awareness and analysis

    $400,000
  135. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN 2021

    To support the creation of a durable partnership between the non-profit sector and the White House.

    $300,000
  136. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2021

    For general operating support

    $275,000
  137. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2021

    Provide general operating support

    $217,500
  138. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2021

    To support a national membership organization dedicated to strengthening civil society in the United States.

    $200,000
  139. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    Public awareness and analysis

    $200,000
  140. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2021

    Support independent sector to embed results count tools and competencies internally and externally in their work

    $195,000
  141. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2021

    Toward general operating support

    $150,000
  142. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2021

    For a project to advance nonprofit sector priorities and position

    $150,000
  143. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2021

    Philanthropy

    $117,500
  144. Campion FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    Project support grant to support campaign to establish office of the nonprofit sector

    $100,000
  145. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2021

    Collaboration grant

    $88,928
  146. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    in support of general operations.

    $75,000
  147. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2021

    enable the organization to achieve its mission of advancing the common good through leading, strengthening and mobilizing the nonprofit sector by providing general operating support

    $75,000
  148. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2021

    For general support

    $50,000
  149. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2021

    To support an annual membership.

    $35,000
  150. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $25,000
  151. Peter G Peterson FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    To support a conference convening nonprofit leaders to discuss public policy challenges and opportunities facing the nonprofit sector.

    $25,000
  152. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2021

    To support the kresge foundation's membership with independent sector, the only national membership organization that brings together the charitable community a diverse set of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to advance the common good, for 2020-2022.

    $25,000
  153. The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    For general operating support.

    $24,850
  154. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2021

    Matching grant

    $20,000
  155. The Skoll FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2021

    2022 membership support

    $17,500
  156. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2021

    2021 membership gift

    $17,500
  157. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2021

    2021 membership dues. 202101-9719

    $17,500
  158. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX 2021

    for General Operating Support for 2021 Membership Dues

    $17,500
  159. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 2021

    2021 annual membership: to support membership in an organization that offers the opportunities, leadership and tools needed to expand, enhance and sustain philanthropic work that will improve the health and well-being of californians.

    $17,500
  160. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    To support annual membership

    $16,000
  161. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2021

    To support nonprofit accountability efforts of the independent sector for 2022

    $15,000
  162. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Membership Grants

    $15,000
  163. The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN 2021

    Bush foundation annual membership dues for independent sector

    $15,000
  164. Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN 2021

    Membership renewal

    $15,000
  165. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY 2021

    Philanthropic sector support 2021

    $15,000
  166. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2021

    For general support and membership for 2020 and 2021

    $14,850
  167. Einhorn CollaborativeNew York, NY 2021

    General operating support

    $12,500
  168. The George Gund FoundationCleveland, OH 2021

    Operating support.

    $12,500
  169. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    2022 Membership Renewal

    $12,500
  170. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    Membership

    $12,500
  171. Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN 2021

    General operating support

    $12,500
  172. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    Annual membership (2021)

    $12,500
  173. College Futures FoundationOakland, CA 2021

    Sector support

    $12,500
  174. El Pomar FoundationColorado Springs, CO 2021

    2021 annual membership to benefit Colorado's philanthropic sector

    $12,350
  175. The Max Stenbeck Charitable FundLos Angeles, CA 2021

    General support

    $12,000
  176. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI 2021

    2021-22 membership

    $11,000
  177. Sall Family FoundationCary, NC 2021

    General operating

    $10,000
  178. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Membership grant

    $8,000
  179. McGregor FundDetroit, MI 2021

    Annual Membership

    $8,000
  180. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2021

    2021 organization membership

    $8,000
  181. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2021

    For cal wellness' 2021 association membership.

    $7,500
  182. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2021

    For core operating support to sponsor the 2021 virtual upswell convening in october to provide nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in california a forum to explore practical solutions to advance equity and community health.

    $7,500
  183. Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg IncSt Petersburg, FL 2021

    To influence systems change via programmatic support of the organization's sector building efforts.

    $5,000
  184. The Dyson FoundationMillbrook, NY 2021

    For general operating support

    $1,850
  185. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $5
  186. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2020

    78046 General operating support for Independent Se

    $1,300,000
  187. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2020

    Collaboration to introduce inner work to changemakers

    $1,000,000
  188. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    Public awareness and analysis

    $650,000
  189. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General Support

    $400,000
  190. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2020

    74992 Providing general operating support for Inde

    $275,000
  191. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2020

    For general operating support

    $275,000
  192. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    Philanthropy

    $217,500
  193. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2020

    To support independent sector's upswell pittsburgh program to strengthen communities and build shared purpose

    $200,000
  194. Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA 2020

    National nonprofit conference - upswell pittsburgh 2020

    $200,000
  195. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    in support of general operations.

    $125,000
  196. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    in support of general operations.

    $100,000
  197. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2020

    To support a national membership organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy, volunteerism and nonprofit sector development.

    $100,000
  198. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2020

    Support the covid response to the non profit sector

    $100,000
  199. Casey Family ProgramsSeattle, WA 2020

    The purpose of the Grant is to support Grantee's Upswell 2020 virtual event

    $100,000
  200. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2020

    For general operating support

    $100,000
  201. The Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    In general support of its mission to advance the common good by leading, strengthening and mobilizing the nonprofit community

    $25,000
  202. Peter G Peterson FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    To support a conference convening nonprofit leaders to discuss public policy challenges and opportunities facing the nonprofit sector.

    $25,000
  203. Rauner Family FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General

    $25,000
  204. The Wallace FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General operating support.

    $24,850
  205. The Skoll FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    2021 membership support

    $17,500
  206. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    Annual Membership

    $17,500
  207. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    2021 Independent Sector Membership

    $17,500
  208. Lilly Endowment IncIndianapolis, IN 2020

    2020 membership gift

    $17,500
  209. Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationKansas City, MO 2020

    General operating support. 202001-7723

    $17,500
  210. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2020

    Provide general operating support

    $17,500
  211. John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL 2020

    To support knight's continuing membership in independent sector.

    $17,500
  212. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX 2020

    for General Operating Support for 2020 Membership Dues

    $17,500
  213. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 2020

    2020 annual membership: to support membership in an organization that offers the opportunities, leadership and tools needed to expand, enhance and sustain philanthropic work that will improve the health and well-being of californians.

    $17,500
  214. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    Memberships

    $16,000
  215. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2020

    To support nonprofit accountability efforts of the independent sector for 2020

    $15,000
  216. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2020

    To support nonprofit accountability efforts of the independent sector for 2021

    $15,000
  217. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Membership Grants

    $15,000
  218. The Bush FoundationSt Paul, MN 2020

    Bush foundation annual membership dues for independent sector

    $15,000
  219. Otto Bremer TrustSt Paul, MN 2020

    Membership renewal

    $15,000
  220. Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY 2020

    Philanthropic sector support 2020

    $15,000
  221. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 2020

    For calwellness' 2020 association membership.

    $15,000
  222. The Skoll FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2020

    2020 membership support

    $12,500
  223. The George Gund FoundationCleveland, OH 2020

    Operating support.

    $12,500
  224. The Spencer FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    2021 Membership Renewal

    $12,500
  225. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    Membership

    $12,500
  226. Northwest Area FoundationSt Paul, MN 2020

    2020 membership dues

    $12,500
  227. Raikes FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    Annual membership (2020)

    $12,500
  228. College Futures FoundationOakland, CA 2020

    Sector support

    $12,500
  229. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2020

    For general support and membership for 2020 and 2021

    $12,350
  230. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2020

    Matching grant

    $10,000
  231. Sall Family FoundationCary, NC 2020

    General operating

    $10,000
  232. Lloyd A Fry FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Membership grant

    $8,000
  233. McGregor FundDetroit, MI 2020

    Membership

    $8,000
  234. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2020

    To support the kresge foundation's membership with independent sector, the only national membership organization that brings together the charitable community a diverse set of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to advance the common good, for 2020-2022.

    $6,979
  235. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI 2020

    2020 organization membership

    $6,000
  236. Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg IncSt Petersburg, FL 2020

    General operating support

    $5,000
  237. The Dyson FoundationMillbrook, NY 2020

    For general operating support

    $1,850
  238. American Express FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General support

    $90
  239. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $5
  240. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI 2019

    Collaboration to mainstream inner work in the voluntary sector and beyond.

    $1,000,000
  241. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2019

    74992 Providing general operating support for Inde

    $625,000
  242. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    General support to advance the common good by leading strengthening and mobilizing the charitable community

    $400,000
  243. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2019

    Global health and development public awareness and analysis

    $400,000
  244. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2019

    For general operating support

    $275,000
  245. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2019

    Philanthropy

    $217,500
  246. Richard King Mellon FoundationLigonier, PA 2019

    Toward costs associated with the 2020 national conference in pittsburgh

    $200,000
  247. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2019

    enable the organization to achieve its mission of advancing the common good through leading, strengthening and mobilizing the nonprofit sector by providing general operating support

    $175,000
  248. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    In support of general operations.

    $100,000
  249. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI 2019

    To support a national membership organization dedicated to promoting philanthropy, volunteerism and nonprofit sector development.

    $100,000
  250. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2019

    To support independent sectors continued transition and development in serving as the nonprofit sectors lead infrastructure entity.

    $75,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

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  1. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 52 grants Preselected only $29,128,991 to similar organizations
  2. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 19 grants Preselected only $6,165,150 to similar organizations
  3. The Nathan Cummings Foundation IncNew York, NY 41 grants Accepts applications $1,482,666 to similar organizations
  4. The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationWashington, DC 42 grants Accepts applications $4,071,500 to similar organizations
  5. Humanity UnitedSan Francisco, CA 24 grants Preselected only $1,572,800 to similar organizations
  6. William J and Dorothy K O'Neill Foundation IncCleveland, OH 17 grants Accepts applications $438,125 to similar organizations
  7. The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY 14 grants Preselected only $15,518 to similar organizations
  8. The Susan Thompson Buffett FoundationOmaha, NE 105 grants Preselected only $304,558,451 to similar organizations

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Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 52-1081024 by name and ZIP code, or by name, city and State against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.