Criminal Justice & Reentry Grants

333 foundations$251.9M total annual giving$10K median grant43 states with funders

Discover 333 grantmaking foundations funding criminal justice & reentry programs, with combined annual giving of $251.9M. The median grant size for criminal justice & reentry is $10K.

Criminal Justice & Reentry Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

333

Total Annual Giving

$251.9M

Total Assets Under Management

$3.8B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

Total Grants on Record

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General Grantmaking (Education; Family Support; Youth, Workforce, and Justice)

From Tiger Foundation

EducationFamily supportYouth development+6 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and serve communities in the five boroughs of New York City. Tiger Foundation prioritizes organizations with strong measurable outcomes, skilled leadership, financial health, cost-effectiveness, broad-impact potential, and community engagement. It does not consider requests for individuals, annual or capital campaigns, endowments, benefits, public policy or lobbying, legal assistance, existing obligations, or debt liability.

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Justice & Public Safety

From Rosenberg Foundation

Criminal justice reformSentencing reformAlternatives to incarceration+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must have missions and project goals aligned with the Foundation’s grantmaking priorities; the Foundation prioritizes organizations with budgets not exceeding $2 million; applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities that are not private foundations, public agencies, or 501(c)(4) entities restricted to 501(c)(3) activities; and applicants must be based in or manage significant activities in California. Direct services and projects focused outside California are excluded, along with the other exclusions listed in the Foundation’s application guidance.

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Largest Criminal Justice & Reentry Foundations

Foundation	Location	Annual Giving	Total Assets	Median Grant	NTEE	Scope
THE ALEPH INSTITUTE INC	SURFSIDE, FL	$902K	$610K	$85K	I40Z	Regional
THE BAIL PROJECT INC	VENICE, CA	$510K	$59.2M	$85K	I44	National
Returning Home Foundation	Laguna Beach, CA	$194K	$1.1M	$9K	I40	Local
SHEA HELLERVIK GLOBAL FOUNDATION	ST PAUL, MN	$2K	$349K	—	I40	unknown

THE ALEPH INSTITUTE INC

SURFSIDE, FL

Annual Giving

$902K

Total Assets

$610K

Median Grant

$85K

I40ZRegional

THE BAIL PROJECT INC

VENICE, CA

Annual Giving

$510K

Total Assets

$59.2M

Median Grant

$85K

I44National

Returning Home Foundation

Laguna Beach, CA

Annual Giving

$194K

Total Assets

$1.1M

Median Grant

$9K

I40Local

SHEA HELLERVIK GLOBAL FOUNDATION

ST PAUL, MN

Annual Giving

$2K

Total Assets

$349K

Median Grant

—

I40unknown

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State

Foundation Type

Grant Size

Where Criminal Justice & Reentry Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

State	Foundations	Total Annual Giving
Texas	38	$139.6M	View all in Texas
California	34	$3.7M	View all in California
Florida	18	$37.4M	View all in Florida
Massachusetts	17	$4.9M	View all in Massachusetts
New York	16	$6.3M	View all in New York
Pennsylvania	16	$2.4M	View all in Pennsylvania
Illinois	15	$5.1M	View all in Illinois
Michigan	13	$3.6M	View all in Michigan
Missouri	11	$1.1M	View all in Missouri
Washington	10	$8.8M	View all in Washington
Tennessee	9	$1.5M	View all in Tennessee
Indiana	9	$1.9M	View all in Indiana
Ohio	9	$1.9M	View all in Ohio
Maryland	8	$366K	View all in Maryland
Virginia	8	$5.1M	View all in Virginia

TexasView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$139.6M

CaliforniaView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$3.7M

FloridaView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$37.4M

MassachusettsView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$4.9M

New YorkView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$6.3M

PennsylvaniaView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$2.4M

IllinoisView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$5.1M

MichiganView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$3.6M

MissouriView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$1.1M

WashingtonView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$8.8M

TennesseeView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$1.5M

IndianaView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$1.9M

OhioView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$1.9M

MarylandView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$366K

VirginiaView all

Foundations

Total Giving

$5.1M

Types of Foundations in Criminal Justice & Reentry

Family Foundation

33.0%

11033.0%$23.2M

Family Foundation110 (33.0%)

$23.2M in annual giving

Independent Foundation

26.4%

8826.4%$19.5M

Independent Foundation88 (26.4%)

$19.5M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit

8.4%

288.4%$20.5M

Operating Nonprofit28 (8.4%)

$20.5M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation

267.8%$31.3M

Faith-Based Foundation26 (7.8%)

$31.3M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation

216.3%$3.3M

Private Operating Foundation21 (6.3%)

$3.3M in annual giving

Community Foundation

123.6%$1.8M

Community Foundation12 (3.6%)

$1.8M in annual giving

Requires Review

82.4%$1.1M

Requires Review8 (2.4%)

$1.1M in annual giving

Other

12.0%

4012.0%$151.2M

Other40 (12.0%)

$151.2M in annual giving

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Typical Grant Profile in Criminal Justice & Reentry

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

42%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

68%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Criminal Justice & Reentry foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 42% of Criminal Justice & Reentry foundations actively fund new organizations, and 68% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Justice & Reentry Grants

How many foundations fund criminal justice & reentry?

There are 333 grantmaking foundations that fund criminal justice & reentry programs across 43 states.

What is the median grant size for criminal justice & reentry?

The median grant from foundations funding criminal justice & reentry is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.

What are the largest criminal justice & reentry foundations?

The largest foundations funding criminal justice & reentry by annual giving include THE ALEPH INSTITUTE INC, THE BAIL PROJECT INC, Returning Home Foundation, with combined giving of $1.6M.

Which states have the most criminal justice & reentry funders?

The states with the most criminal justice & reentry foundations are Texas (38), California (34), Florida (18). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.

How do I find criminal justice & reentry grants for my nonprofit?

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Criminal Justice & Reentry Grants

Criminal Justice & Reentry Grantmaking at a Glance

Open Grant Opportunities

General Grantmaking (Education; Family Support; Youth, Workforce, and Justice)

Justice & Public Safety

Largest Criminal Justice & Reentry Foundations

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Where Criminal Justice & Reentry Funders Are Located

Types of Foundations in Criminal Justice & Reentry

Typical Grant Profile in Criminal Justice & Reentry

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