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Grant recipient EIN 52-1640938International aid

Who funds Henry L Stimson Center?

30 private foundations gave Henry L Stimson Center in Washington, DC $22.7 million across 119 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

119 grants

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

  1. Chino Cienega FoundationPalm Springs, CA 2025

    Mekong river prog & war legacies

    $50,000
  2. Chino Cienega FoundationPalm Springs, CA 2025

    Mekong river prog & war legacies

    $50,000
  3. Bill Kent Family Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL 2025

    Charitable programs

    $25,000
  4. Bill Kent Family Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL 2025

    Charitable programs

    $10,000
  5. Schacknow Family Foundation IncPalm Beach Gardens, FL 2025

    General support

    $2,650
  6. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2024

    To identify, create, and support opportunities for trust-building in rohingya communities

    $450,000
  7. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2024

    For a project on Russia's future global and regional roles

    $330,000
  8. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2024

    For support of web-based research and analysis on North Korea

    $300,000
  9. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2024

    For support to the China Program

    $270,000
  10. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2024

    To disincentivize illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing through import control rules.

    $250,000
  11. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI 2024

    Operating support

    $250,000
  12. Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN 2024

    Developing an early warning system for extreme flow events in nepal

    $200,000
  13. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2024

    To support enhanced understanding of key foreign policy issues and increase representation of diverse voices in foreign policy

    $175,000
  14. S & R FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    To fund charitable activities.

    $150,000
  15. Susquehanna FoundationBala Cynwyd, PA 2024

    General fund

    $125,000
  16. Pivotal FoundationPhoenix, AZ 2024

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  17. The McConnell FoundationRedding, CA 2024

    Early Warning System for Debris Floods in Nepal-Phase II

    $90,000
  18. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2024

    For its conventional defense and middle east programs

    $70,000
  19. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2024

    For its summit of the future follow-through retreat

    $30,000
  20. JKW Foundation TR UA 092597New York, NY 2024

    General support

    $28,750
  21. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    for advancing Stimson's nuclear-focused programming

    $550,000
  22. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2023

    For support of web-based research and analysis on North Korea

    $500,000
  23. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2023

    For international peace and security projects

    $415,000
  24. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2023

    Protecting civilians in conflict program and atrocity prevention study group

    $365,000
  25. S & R FoundationWashington, DC 2023

    To fund charitable activities.

    $250,000
  26. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI 2023

    Operating support

    $225,000
  27. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2023

    To curb illegal fishing and forced labor at sea through import control rules in major seafood market countries.

    $175,000
  28. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2023

    For a project on Russia's future global and regional roles

    $167,000
  29. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2023

    For its dialogue on strategic relations and international engagement in the middle east

    $150,000
  30. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2023

    For its research projects on bringing the green transition and its security implications into the washington debate, arms and security cooperation, and middle east voices

    $145,000
  31. Pivotal FoundationPhoenix, AZ 2023

    For the exempt purpose of the organization

    $100,000
  32. The McConnell FoundationRedding, CA 2023

    Early Warning System for Debris Floods in Nepal - Phase I

    $85,000
  33. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    in support of the U.S.-China Sanya Initiative

    $75,000
  34. Susquehanna FoundationBala Cynwyd, PA 2023

    General fund

    $50,000
  35. Driscoll FoundationSt Paul, MN 2023

    Stimson china mil to mil dialogue

    $10,000
  36. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $82
  37. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    for advancing Stimson's nuclear-focused programming

    $600,000
  38. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2022

    For international peace and security projects

    $585,000
  39. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2022

    Protecting civilians in conflict program and atrocity prevention study group

    $365,000
  40. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2022

    For support of web-based research and analysis on North Korea

    $350,000
  41. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2022

    For international peace and security projects

    $300,000
  42. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2022

    For a project on Russia's future global and regional roles

    $233,000
  43. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI 2022

    Operating support

    $225,000
  44. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2022

    To curb illegal fishing and forced labor at sea through import control rules in major seafood market countries.

    $175,000
  45. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2022

    For research projects with its china and conventional defense programs

    $85,000
  46. S & R FoundationWashington, DC 2022

    To fund charitable activities.

    $80,000
  47. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2022

    To provide support for a breakfast side event at the Our Ocean Conference Panama in Panama City March 2-3, 2023.

    $70,000
  48. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2022

    To support the tracking and implementation of the child soldier prevention act to create a better understanding of the role that us arms sales and military assistance can play in mitigating the exploitation of children as tools of warfare

    $50,000
  49. The McConnell FoundationRedding, CA 2022

    Nepal Early Warning Platform Scoping Study

    $50,000
  50. Nelson B Delavan Found Part A XXXXX9000Chicago, IL 2022

    General

    $5,000
  51. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $125
  52. Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX 2022

    Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."

    $100
  53. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    for advancing Stimson's nuclear-focused programming

    $750,000
  54. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2021

    For support of web-based research and analysis on North Korea

    $550,000
  55. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2021

    Protecting civilians in conflict program and atrocity prevention study group

    $365,000
  56. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    in support of a project to rebuild bipartisanship in foreign and nuclear policy

    $275,000
  57. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2021

    For supporting the International Nuclear Security Forum

    $200,000
  58. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2021

    For a series of confidence building dialogues between American and Russian Retired Military and Select Experts

    $200,000
  59. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2021

    Conservation and science

    $200,000
  60. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2021

    For the New American Engagement Initiative

    $150,000
  61. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI 2021

    Operating support

    $125,000
  62. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2021

    to provide general support

    $100,000
  63. Sachiko Kuno Foundation IncWashington, DC 2021

    To fund charitable activities.

    $75,000
  64. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2021

    To build the case for the expansion of the Seafood Import Monitoring Program by supporting the implementation of the recently passed Maritime SAFE Act.

    $50,000
  65. The McConnell FoundationRedding, CA 2021

    US-Mekong Caucus General Support

    $10,000
  66. Nelson B Delavan Found Part A XXXXX9000Chicago, IL 2021

    General

    $5,000
  67. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $157
  68. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    for flexible support to advance Stimson's nuclear-focused programming.

    $750,000
  69. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2020

    For support of web-based research and analysis on and engagement with north korea

    $404,700
  70. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2020

    For international peace and security projects

    $390,000
  71. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2020

    Support for the protecting civilians in conflict program and atrocity prevention study group

    $365,000
  72. Smith Richardson Foundation IncGreensboro, NC 2020

    General operating support

    $225,000
  73. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    for flexible spending in support of U.S.-Korea related education and policy discourse.

    $215,000
  74. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2020

    For supporting the international nuclear security forum

    $130,000
  75. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI 2020

    Operating support

    $125,000
  76. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    Conservation and science

    $94,000
  77. Rockefeller Brothers Fund IncNew York, NY 2020

    For its africa-china distant water fisheries transparency track II dialogue

    $75,000
  78. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    Ensuring Expansion and Quality Implementation of SIMP

    $75,000
  79. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2020

    to provide project support to promote transparent and appropriate drone policy

    $60,000
  80. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    in support of the International Nuclear Security Forum.

    $28,873
  81. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2020

    to support a new data visualization project, which will better inform and highlight the continued exploitation of children in armed conflict and the ways to end this practice

    $25,000
  82. Humanity UnitedSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Data analysis

    $20,000
  83. Sachiko Kuno Foundation IncWashington, DC 2020

    SupportingJapanactivities

    $20,000
  84. Nelson B Delavan Found Part A XXXXX9000Chicago, IL 2020

    General

    $5,000
  85. The Russell Family FoundationGig Harbor, WA 2020

    General operating support for stimson's southeast asia program war legacies working group

    $5,000
  86. The McConnell FoundationRedding, CA 2020

    US-Mekong Caucus

    $5,000
  87. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $152
  88. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    For flexible support to advance stimson's nuclear-focused programming.

    $750,000
  89. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2019

    For support of web-based research and analysis on and engagement with north korea

    $595,300
  90. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2019

    Support for the protecting civilians in conflict program and atrocity prevention study group

    $365,000
  91. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    In support of a project to rebuild bipartisanship in foreign and nuclear policy.

    $300,000
  92. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2019

    For international peace and security programs

    $290,900
  93. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    For flexible spending in support of u.s.- korea related education and policy discourse.

    $258,462
  94. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    In support of a project to explore the rise, demise, and revival of nuclear risk reduction efforts.

    $150,000
  95. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI 2019

    Operating support

    $75,000
  96. Sachiko Kuno Foundation IncWashington, DC 2019

    Supporting 2019Japanactivities

    $35,000
  97. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2019

    To support the Stimson Center's Southeast Asia Program

    $30,000
  98. Prospect Hill Foundation IncNew York, NY 2019

    General support for inkstick media

    $10,000
  99. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2019

    In support of analysis of the north korean sanctions regime.

    $10,000
  100. Peter and Ann Lambertus Family FoundatioNorwood, MA 2019

    General support

    $10,000
  101. Jubitz Family FoundationPortland, OR 2019

    Instick media

    $7,500
  102. Prospect Hill Foundation IncNew York, NY 2019

    The rise, demise and revival of nuclear arms control

    $5,000
  103. Prospect Hill Foundation IncNew York, NY 2019

    The rise, demise and revival of nuclear arms control

    $5,000
  104. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    For flexible support to advance stimson's nuclear-focused programming.

    $750,000
  105. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2018

    For international peace and security programs

    $459,100
  106. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2018

    For support of the korean nuclear security initiative

    $416,600
  107. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    In support of a project to rebuild bipartisanship in foreign and nuclear policy.

    $300,000
  108. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    To strengthen transboundary water resource management in the mekong basin.

    $300,000
  109. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    To reduce nuclear dangers in south asia.

    $250,000
  110. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2018

    Support for the protecting civilians in conflict program

    $225,000
  111. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2018

    For flexible spending in support of u.s.-korea related education and policy discourse.

    $221,538
  112. Colombe Peace FoundationBoston, MA 2018

    General purposes

    $130,000
  113. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2018

    Atrocity prevention study group

    $85,000
  114. Sachiko Kuno Foundation IncWashington, DC 2018

    Contributions to the voices from japan

    $20,000
  115. Nelson B Delavan Found Part A XXXXX9000Chicago, IL 2018

    General

    $10,000
  116. Prospect Hill Foundation IncNew York, NY 2018

    Ways of knowing

    $2,500
  117. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2017

    For support of the korean nuclear security initiative

    $583,400
  118. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2017

    For analysis and dissemination on critical global threats

    $366,800
  119. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2017

    Support for the protecting civilians in conflict program

    $225,000

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  6. The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY 142 grants Preselected only $5,733,961 to similar organizations
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  8. The Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY 128 grants Preselected only $61,517,698 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 52-1640938 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.