The Edmund Pettus Bridge over the Alabama River in Selma

Grant recipient EIN 52-2279789Civil rights

Who funds Migration Policy Institute?

37 private foundations gave Migration Policy Institute in Washington, DC $23.5 million across 120 grants, in tax years 2017 to 2024.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2017 to 2024, 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

120 grants

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

  1. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2024

    For renewed support of convenings to consider pragmatic policy solutions for increasing legal immigration pathways

    $500,000
  2. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2024

    For general support

    $375,000
  3. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2024

    To provide general support

    $300,000
  4. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    General support

    $250,000
  5. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA 2024

    To conduct policy advocacy and create a roadmap for the private sector that support the integration of displaced venezuelans in labor markets and public services

    $250,000
  6. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2024

    K-12 education

    $225,000
  7. Mother Cabrini Health Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    Expand the untapped pool of immigrant healthcare workers in new york

    $151,169
  8. The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ 2024

    82298 understanding the social determinants of health and wellbeing for immigrant populations amid changing immigration trends

    $150,000
  9. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2024

    For support of the global climate mobility initiative

    $100,000
  10. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2024

    For support of the national center on immigrant integration policy (nciip) and us immigration policy program (usipp)

    $100,000
  11. The Henry Luce Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    Support for reseach and development of public education materials

    $75,000
  12. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE 2024

    U.S. Immigration Policy Program

    $75,000
  13. The Sobrato Family FoundationMountain View, CA 2024

    To elevate policy issues specific to els in california at the federal level and support california-based el advocates to engage with federal policymakers.

    $75,000
  14. Richard W Goldman Family FoundationWashington, DC 2024

    Support for immigrant and DLL families

    $50,000
  15. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2024

    For support of a charitable event in spring 2024

    $30,000
  16. FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ 2024

    For: support of the national center on immigrant integration policy

    $25,000
  17. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2024

    Support to Strengthen Language Access in Federal Programs

    $15,000
  18. Jerome L Greene FoundationNew York, NY 2024

    Further 501(c)(3) charitable purpose

    $10,000
  19. 21st Century Ilgwu Heritage FundNew York, NY 2024

    To help promote the institutes goals to provide accessible and timely data and analysis on immigration and integration issues covering the major issues of concern to policymakers and the general public, as well as the impact of immigration on labor markets, educational outcomes, and social cohesion.

    $4,000
  20. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    Matching gift of staff and board members

    $4,000
  21. Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr FundSan Francisco, CA 2024

    To support a tribute to doris meissner.

    $2,500
  22. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2023

    To provide general support

    $930,442
  23. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2023

    For general support

    $450,000
  24. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    K-12 education

    $450,000
  25. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2023

    To provide general support

    $340,000
  26. The Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    In support of research and convenings on climate-induced human migration and displacement

    $300,352
  27. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2023

    General support

    $300,000
  28. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2023

    For support of convenings to consider pragmatic policy solutions for immigration

    $250,000
  29. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2023

    For support of the national center on immigrant integration policy (nciip) and us immigration policy program (usipp)

    $150,000
  30. The Sobrato Family FoundationMountain View, CA 2023

    To elevate policy issues specific to english learners in california at the federal level and support california-based english learner advocates to engage with federal policymakers.

    $125,000
  31. Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtNew York, NY 2023

    To support the migration policy institutes partnering with the little amal project to provide data to inform the u.s. Tour's activities, hold a high-level convening with policymakers and stakeholders, and connect the visit to key policy conversations.

    $100,000
  32. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2023

    Program/operating support

    $50,000
  33. Richard W Goldman Family FoundationWashington, DC 2023

    Support for immigrant and DLL families

    $50,000
  34. FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ 2023

    Support of the national center on immigrant integration policy

    $25,000
  35. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX 2023

    Project Support for a Report on Houston's Immigrant Population

    $10,000
  36. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2023

    General support

    $11
  37. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2022

    To provide general support

    $865,000
  38. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2022

    For general support

    $525,000
  39. Conrad N Hilton FoundationWestlake Village, CA 2022

    To support the understanding of innovation in the response to displacement in colombia and ecuador and laying a foundation for action

    $300,000
  40. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    K-12 education; postsecondary education

    $215,000
  41. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2022

    To Support development of nonpartisan, educational research and communications to improve outcomes for migrant students and English Language Learners.

    $175,000
  42. The Sobrato Family FoundationMountain View, CA 2022

    To elevate policy issues specific to english learners in california at the federal level and support california-based english learner advocates to engage with federal policymakers.

    $125,000
  43. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2022

    For core support of the national center on immigrant integration policy and us immigration policy program for research, policy development, and technical assistance

    $100,000
  44. The Tinker Foundation IncNew York, NY 2022

    Policy Innovation and Improved Governance to Manage Migration Flows

    $80,000
  45. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX 2022

    Project Support for a Report on Houston's Immigrant Population

    $53,000
  46. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2022

    Program/operating support

    $50,000
  47. Richard W Goldman Family FoundationWashington, DC 2022

    Support for immigrant and DLL families

    $50,000
  48. Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable FNDNBoston, MA 2022

    General

    $500
  49. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $5
  50. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    Postsecondary education

    $585,000
  51. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    General support

    $500,000
  52. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2021

    For general support

    $345,000
  53. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN 2021

    To provide data and promising practices that can be used to increase credential attainment of first and second-generation immigrants.

    $281,000
  54. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2021

    to provide general support

    $250,000
  55. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    K-12 education

    $230,000
  56. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2021

    Support development of nonpartisan, educational research and communications to improve outcomes for migrant students and English Language Learners.

    $200,000
  57. Open Society InstituteNew York, NY 2021

    to support the creation of the Regional Migration Initiative to the benefit of migrants, refugees, and host communities

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

    Children, families, and communities

    $200,000
  59. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2021

    For core support of the national center on immigrant integration policy and us immigration policy program for research, policy development and technical assistance

    $100,000
  60. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2021

    Support research on improving access to career and technical education for english learner and immigrant-origin youth

    $90,000
  61. The Tinker Foundation IncNew York, NY 2021

    Policy Innovation and Improved Governance to Manage Migration Flows

    $80,000
  62. 21st Century Ilgwu Heritage FundNew York, NY 2021

    Support research, data analysis and policy recommendations in relationship between the federal and state/local governments in immigration enforcement; streamline procedures for processing asylum claims at the us southern border; and develop proposals that reconcile immigration and national security challenges.

    $69,000
  63. John T Gorman FoundationPortland, ME 2021

    To provide technical assistance to Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services' Whole Family Services program

    $54,000
  64. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2021

    Support to advance two generation strategies via english plus integration for immigrant families

    $50,202
  65. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 2021

    Operational support

    $50,000
  66. Richard W Goldman Family FoundationWashington, DC 2021

    Support for immigrant and DLL families

    $50,000
  67. William T Grant Foundation IncNew York, NY 2021

    Immigration, deportation, and child welfare: advancing knowledge to improve practice

    $25,000
  68. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2021

    For core support of the Demetrios Papademetriou Young Scholars Program

    $25,000
  69. FM Kirby Foundation IncMorristown, NJ 2021

    For: support of the national center on immigrant integration policy

    $25,000
  70. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2021

    Provide general operating support

    $10,000
  71. The Rockefeller FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    In support of RF donations to charitable organizations

    $7,500
  72. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2021

    In support of mpi's 20th anniversary celebration, conference, and its ongoing excellent contributions to both the sector and support of unbound grantees and partners.

    $5,000
  73. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2021

    General support

    $7
  74. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

    $800,000
  75. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2020

    For general support

    $575,000
  76. Open Society InstituteNew York, NY 2020

    to provide general support

    $520,000
  77. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2020

    For general support

    $472,500
  78. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    Public awareness and analysis

    $358,317
  79. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2020

    improve outcomes for immigrant children and families via supporting states with developing practices to expand jobs for parents and enhance education access for children

    $300,000
  80. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    K-12 education

    $170,000
  81. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2020

    Support two generation refugee and immigrant integration in states

    $148,111
  82. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    Supporting State Based Community Organizations' Education Advocacy Efforts

    $140,000
  83. Walder FoundationWilmington, DE 2020

    Research and Analysis fund on the Intersection of COVID-19 and immigration

    $125,000
  84. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2020

    Support for increasing high school completion and transitions to post-secondary education and credential attainment for immigrant and refugee youth

    $125,000
  85. Foundation to Promote Open SocietyNew York, NY 2020

    to support expert research and analysis on pathways to entry and residence, protection regimes, and integration in Latin America

    $100,000
  86. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2020

    To support and build capacity of Minnesota-based immigrant organizations and the families they serve to participate in education policy development and implementation

    $100,000
  87. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2020

    For core support of mpis research and technical assistance work on immigration and integration policies through its usir and nciip programs

    $100,000
  88. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    Children, families, and communities

    $100,000
  89. Richard W Goldman Family FoundationWashington, DC 2020

    To support the development of family integration success programs

    $50,000
  90. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2020

    Support research on addressing restrictions on benefits eligibility for immigrant families and children of immigrants

    $35,000
  91. The Joyce FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    President's Discretionary Fund

    $25,000
  92. Edmund & Betsy Cabot Charitable FNDNBoston, MA 2020

    General

    $500
  93. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 2020

    General support

    $5
  94. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    General support and core support for institutional strengthening

    $800,000
  95. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2019

    improve outcomes for immigrant children and families via supporting states with developing practices to expand jobs for parents and enhance education access for children

    $400,000
  96. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    Core support for the Shaping the Future of US Immigration Policy Roadmap project to generate a big picture evidence driven vision of a new immigration system

    $200,000
  97. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2019

    Support two generation refugee and immigrant integration in states

    $186,890
  98. Charles Koch FoundationArlington, VA 2019

    General Operating Support

    $174,000
  99. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN 2019

    To provide data and promising practices that can be used to increase credential attainment of first and second-generation immigrants.

    $150,000
  100. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2019

    To support and build capacity of Minnesota-based immigrant organizations and the families they serve to participate in education policy development and implementation

    $150,000
  101. Richard W Goldman Family FoundationWashington, DC 2019

    To support the development of family integration success programs

    $100,000
  102. Unbound PhilanthropyNew York, NY 2019

    For core support of mpis research and technical assistance work on immigration and integration policies through its usir and nciip programs

    $100,000
  103. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2019

    Children, families, and communities

    $100,000
  104. Russell Sage FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    A Pre-Post Study of the Impact of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Termin...

    $65,257
  105. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2019

    Support to advance two generation strategies via English plus integration for immigrant families

    $50,202
  106. 21st Century Ilgwu Heritage FundNew York, NY 2019

    Support research, data analysis, and policy recommendations in relationship between the federal and state/local governments in immigration enforcement; streamline procedures for processing asylum claims at the us southern border; and develop proposals that reconcile immigration and national security challenges.

    $32,500
  107. Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD 2019

    Support Immigrant-Background and Latino Youth and Young Adult demographic analysis

    $10,000
  108. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 2018

    General support and for core support for institutional strengthening

    $800,000
  109. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2018

    For general support

    $787,500
  110. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2018

    Global health and development public awareness and analysis

    $441,684
  111. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2018

    increase family awareness of, access to and quality of existing early childhood programs and services by providing technical assistance and resource materials to community-based organization and early childhood programs

    $350,732
  112. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2018

    improve outcomes for immigrant children and families via supporting states with developing practices to expand jobs for parents and enhance education access for children

    $200,000
  113. Lumina Foundation for Education IncIndianapolis, IN 2018

    To provide data and promising practices that can be used to increase credential attainment of first and second-generation immigrants.

    $150,000
  114. Russell Sage FoundationNew York, NY 2018

    A Pre-Post Study of the Impact of TPS Termination on TPS Holders & Their Emp.

    $109,141
  115. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2018

    Field-building to support dual language learner success in linguistically diverse early childhood settings

    $75,000
  116. 21st Century Ilgwu Heritage FundNew York, NY 2018

    Support research, data analysis, and policy recommendations in relationship between the federal and state/local governments in immigration enforcement; streamline procedures for processing asylum claims at the us southern border; and develop proposals that reconcile immigration and national security challenges.

    $65,000
  117. The Tinker Foundation IncNew York, NY 2018

    Field Research on Venezuelan Migration Flows and Legal Status

    $7,000
  118. Carnegie Corporation of New YorkNew York, NY 2017

    For general support

    $750,000
  119. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI 2017

    increase family awareness of, access to and quality of existing early childhood programs and services by providing technical assistance and resource materials to community-based organization and early childhood programs

    $399,268
  120. Gates FoundationSeattle, WA 2017

    Global health and development public awareness and analysis; k-12 education

    $290,219

Funders of similar organizations nearby

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  1. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 142 grants Preselected only $57,011,844 to similar organizations
  2. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 68 grants Preselected only $18,047,687 to similar organizations
  3. The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY 60 grants Preselected only $35,262 to similar organizations
  4. Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY 80 grants Preselected only $81,880,000 to similar organizations
  5. Democracy Fund IncWashington, DC 64 grants Preselected only $12,459,500 to similar organizations
  6. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 67 grants Preselected only $288,324 to similar organizations
  7. Lebowitz-Aberly Family FoundationBoston, MA 47 grants Preselected only $792,000 to similar organizations
  8. Park Foundation IncIthaca, NY 57 grants Accepts applications $5,275,900 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 52-2279789 by name and ZIP code against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.