Foundations that fund civil rights in New York
These 25 foundations made grants to civil rights in New York in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Ms Foundation for Women Inc, Brooklyn: 81482 supporting and growing a stronger, more effective u.s. Movement to advance birth...
- $630,000 to National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc, New York: 80091 launching the care can't wait in the states campaign to increase public support for...
- $500,000 to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York: 82468 advancing and defending individual rights through state supreme courts, 2024-2026
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $310,000 to Gender Ideal Inc, Brooklyn: Health and Health Equity
- $275,000 to Economic Security Project Inc, New York: Early Care and Education
- $250,000 to African American Policy Forum, New York: Promise of an Equitable Future
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Pinkerton Foundation
- $200,000 to Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, New York: After School & Summer Learning
- $100,000 to Rise, New York: Youth and Family Justice
- $100,000 to Rise, New York: Youth and Family Justice
How to apply: All applicants must submit a brief letter of inquiry, not to exceed 20,000 characters, describing the grantee organization and the proposed project through our Grant Portal. You will be asked to upload an organization budget, program budget and list of board members.
Deadlines: Letters of inquiry are welcome at any time.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded only to nonprofit public charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals or provide emergency assistance, nor do we...
New York Foundation
- $50,000 to Advocacy Institute, New York: To support the legislative advocacy work of social justice and movement-building...
- $47,500 to Laal Nyc, Bronx: For general operating support.
- $47,500 to Lgbt Center Intercultural Collective, Jackson Heights: For general operating support.
How to apply: Provide a brief description (no more than three pages) of your request, which should include: 1. Your organization's history; 2. The need or problem you seek to address; 3. Your organizational goals for the coming year; 4. How you will use new york foundation's funding to help...
Deadlines: March 1st
Restrictions: The new york foundation is a steadfast supporter of community organizing, grassroots advocacy, and movement-building. We believe that the resilience and vitality of new yorkers is the city's greatest resource, and we value the courage and...
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $250,000 to Anti-Defamation League, New York: General operating
- $200,000 to Anti-Defamation League, New York: General operating
- $5,600 to Anti-Defamation League, New York: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Arcus Foundation
- $225,000 to Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Inc, New York: Support for out in the south to build a network of funders as well as operating support.
- $100,000 to Global Action for Trans Equality Inc, New York: General operating support
- $75,000 to Global Action for Trans Equality Inc, New York: General operating support
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
The Kresge Foundation
- $700,000 to Economic Security Project Inc, New York: Project grant support for the next phase of the partnership with the economic security...
- $225,000 to The Century Foundation Inc, New York: Project support to aid historically black colleges and universities (hbcus) toaccess...
- $183,000 to Right To the City Alliance Inc, Brooklyn: General operating support
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
The Skadden Foundation
- $505,860 to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc, New York: Payment for fellows
- $213,868 to New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York: Payment for fellows
- $87,150 to Brooklyn Defender Services, Brooklyn: Payment for fellows
How to apply: See attached application
Deadlines: SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "THE APPLICATION PROCESS" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant
Restrictions: SEE FAQ ENTRIES UNDER "ELIGIBILITY" AT https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/applicant and "Information for Prospective Host Organizations" at https://www.skaddenfellowships.org/host
The Hyams Foundation Inc
- $64,000 to Right To the City Alliance Inc, Brooklyn: Right to the City Boston Project
- $50,000 to Right To the City Alliance Inc, Brooklyn: SNOL Nadie Se Mude Project
- $10,000 to Right To the City Alliance Inc, Brooklyn: General support
How to apply: See https://hyamsfoundation.org/how-to-apply/ for information.
Deadlines: There are no deadlines.
Restrictions: See https://hyamsfoundation.org/funding-eligibility/ and https://hyamsfoundation.org/funding-criteria/ for information.
Ploughshares Foundation
- $15,000 to Committee To Protect Journalists, New York: General
- $5,000 to Anti-Defamation League, New York: General
- $3,000 to Death Penalty Action, Ghent: General
How to apply: All applications must be in written form. They must include a description of the organization which is submitting the application, the grant amount(s) requested by such organization and the use which the submitting organization intends to make of any grant(s) that may be...
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
John S and James L Knight Foundation
- $250,000 to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc, New York: To support the aclus project on speech, privacy, and technology with a specific focus on...
- $70,000 to The Diverse Future Foundation Inc, Hillsdale: To enable the diverse future (tdf) to continue and enhance its work advancing leaders in...
- $10,000 to Aid for Aids International Inc, New York: To support the general operations of aid for aids. This grant is being made in honor of...
How to apply: Throughout the year, knight foundation issues open challenges or calls for proposals focused on specific funding priorities. You can receive updates and notifications about upcoming opportunities by going to our website, www.kf.org, and subscribing to our newsletter.
Deadlines: Each funding opportunity will have its own application criteria and deadlines.
Restrictions: Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kind of institutions or other factors: -medical research, organizations or projects whose mission is to prevent, eradicate and/or alleviate the...
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $150,000 to The Century Foundation, New York: To build understanding of california parents' perceptions around bilingual education to...
- $75,000 to Economic Security Project Inc, New York: To support economic security california to organize stakeholders, facilitate narrative...
- $50,000 to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc, New York: To support general operations
How to apply: 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines: 2c. See 2b above
Restrictions: 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically...
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc
- $200,000 to Democracy Works Inc, Brooklyn: For general support
- $50,000 to Higher Heights Leadership Fund, Brooklyn: For general support
- $15,000 to Center for Constitutional Rights Inc, New York: For its convening to address strategies to counter authoritarian jurisprudential...
Greater Rochester Health Foundation
- $153,023 to The Father Laurence-Larry-Tracy Advocacy Center, Rochester: Responsive Grants
- $20,000 to The Father Laurence-Larry-Tracy Advocacy Center, Rochester: Racial Health Equity
- $1,000 to Center for Disability Rights Inc, Rochester: Community Events
How to apply: (see statement)
Deadlines: (see statement)
Restrictions: All grants made by the greater rochester health foundation must meet published eligibility criteria including, but not limited to, being a tax-exempt organization in good standing with the state of new york. Applicants must be located in...
David & Barbara B Hirschhorn Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to The American Jewish Committee, New York: general support for Project Interchange
- $15,000 to Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, New York: general support
- $5,000 to Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, New York: support for the "Teach for Climate Justice" book project
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
Hillman Family Foundations
- $50,000 to Democracy Works Inc, Brooklyn: Voting and elections support
- $25,000 to Head Count Inc, New York: Voter outreach
- $10,000 to Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism Inc, New York: Fair in medicine podcast
How to apply: Requests should be sumbitted via the hillman family foundation online portal. The application process begins with the submission of a brief letter of intent (loi) through the fluxx grant portal summarizing the project for which the organization is seeking funding. Included as...
Deadlines: No deadline.
Restrictions: Each applicant must present evidence of a charitable, tax-exempt status. Further, each applicant must provide information clearly indicating that any contribution made to it by the hillman family foundations, will be considered a...
Yen Chuang Foundation
- $35,000 to Center for Reproductive Rights, New York: General
- $10,000 to Catholics for Choice, New York: General
- $7,000 to Physicians for Reproductive Health, Hartsdale: General
How to apply: No prescribed form
Restrictions: The purpose of yen chuang foundation is to support cultural, scientific and eucational endeavors. Current areas of support are: 1. Public education 2. Education of teens about preventing pregnancy, responsible parenthood, prevention of...
Frances & Benjamin Benenson Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York: General support
- $20,000 to Center for Constitutional Rights, New York: General support
- $2,500 to Anti Defamation League, New York: General support
How to apply: No formal requirements; amount and purposes must be stated
Hobsonlucas Family Foundation
- $5,000 to American Jewish Committee, New York: General donation
- $5,000 to American Jewish Committee, New York: General donation
- $2,500 to National Domestic Workers Alliance, New York: General donation
How to apply: Letter with information regarding request.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
John Templeton Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Human Rights Foundation Inc, New York: Defending individual freedoms and rights globally
- $10,000 to Human Rights Foundation Inc, New York: For general support
How to apply: A detailed description of a grantee's proposed charitable activities is included in the john templeton foundation's online application form. The form requires that all applicants provide a description of the proposed activities, why they are important and how they relate to our...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines as explained on the foundations website at www.templeton.org.
Restrictions: Awards should advance the charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes of the foundation's funding areas. The funding areas include character virtue development, individual freedom and free markets, life sciences,...
The Morton K and Jane Blaustein Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York: renewed support for the Voting Rights Project
- $150,000 to American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York: renewed support for the Voting Rights Project
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $250,000 to Coro New York Leadership Center, New York: Coro's neighborhood leadership
- $40,000 to Glsen Inc, New York: Youth programming
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $250,000 to The African American Policy Forum Inc, New York: To support the critical race theory summer school
- $15,000 to Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Inc, New York: To support general operations
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation, New York: First-time funding for new york's aclu to enforce state law prohibiting solitary...
- $50,000 to Rise, New York: First-time grant to create a parent support program for low-income minority families in...
How to apply: See detailed instructions on foundation's website www.vanamfound.org/apply-for-a-grant
Deadlines: See detailed instructions on foundation's website
Restrictions: The foundation funds innovative and practical programs for early intervention, advocacy and increased accessibility of mental health services for people and communities with limited financial means and opportunities.
New York Life Foundation
- $100,000 to Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, New York: Cca general
- $100,000 to Ms Foundation for Women Inc, Brooklyn: Cca general
How to apply: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Deadlines: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
Restrictions: Please refer to the foundation's website for full grant criteria: www.newyorklife.com/foundation.
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