865 foundations$1.6B total annual giving$10K median grant50 states with funders
Discover 865 grantmaking foundations funding immigrants & refugees programs, with combined annual giving of $1.6B. The median grant size for immigrants & refugees is $10K.
Immigrants & Refugees Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
865
Total Annual Giving
$1.6B
Total Assets Under Management
$36.6B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
50
Total Grants on Record
32,185
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Immigrant ServicesWorkforce DevelopmentK-12 Education+2 more
Who can apply: The Fund supports organizations and programs focused primarily on socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals within the listed New England geographies. First-time applicants may apply for Immigrant Services and Workforce Development. Current and recent grantees, including those in K-12 Education and Arts Education, may submit a Continuation Grant Statement of Intent. The organization budget guidance emphasizes budgets under $2.5 million, with larger budgets requiring staff guidance.
Who can apply: IRS 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship by a 501(c)(3); provide direct services primarily to San Mateo County residents; organization budget under $10,000,000; not public/private schools, colleges or universities, research, individuals, events, annual appeals, scholarships, advocacy efforts, sports group sponsorship, or statewide/national umbrella organizations.
Urgent organizational needsUnforeseen opportunitiesEnvironmentalism and regenerative agriculture+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that meet the Elevar Fund's funding criteria and align with its primary focus areas. The funder does not fund organizations outside the United States, political campaigns or activities, religious organizations, capital campaigns, endowments, debt reduction, sponsorships, or unrelated fundraising support.
Basic needs and stabilityMental health supportEducation+1 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups that are Lakewood-based or Lakewood-serving may apply. Organizations do not need to be headquartered in Lakewood, but projects must directly serve Lakewood residents or Lakewood-based institutions; Lakewood-based groups receive priority. HLF does not fund capital campaigns, fundraising events, lobbying, scholarships, or religious organizations for evangelical or religious purposes. Organizations must not discriminate on specified protected grounds.
Generational povertyExploited women and girlsHomelessness+8 more
Who can apply: Any existing affiliate of Hope for San Diego may apply alone or with a collaborative partner. Organizations not currently affiliated with Hope for San Diego may apply if they have demonstrated success in similar contexts and seek to establish a presence in San Diego County. The population served must fall within homelessness, sex trafficking, refugees/immigrants, or at-risk youth; must be primarily exploited women and/or girls; and projects must address poverty holistically, include at least one measurable flourishing outcome, and align with the Fund’s faith-based foundational values.
Early learningK-12 educationHigher education+9 more
Who can apply: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations located within the 11-county metropolitan Atlanta area. The Foundation typically partners with established organizations with strong leadership, active boards of directors, and a demonstrated record of financial stability. Applicants must provide a 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter, annual operating budget, most recent audited financial statement, most recent IRS Form 990, current board list, strategic plan, and bylaws and articles of incorporation. Supported programming may include pilot, development, or expansion programs; curriculum development; professional development; capacity building; partnerships; innovation; and research and analysis. The Foundation generally does not fund annual or membership drives, capital campaigns, event or conference sponsorships, general operating expenses, government agencies, grants to individuals, international organizations, lobbying or legislative associations, political campaigns, or religious organizations.
The typical Immigrants & Refugees foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 40% of Immigrants & Refugees foundations actively fund new organizations, and 68% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Immigrants & Refugees Grants
How many foundations fund immigrants & refugees?
There are 865 grantmaking foundations that fund immigrants & refugees programs across 50 states.
What is the median grant size for immigrants & refugees?
The median grant from foundations funding immigrants & refugees is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest immigrants & refugees foundations?
The largest foundations funding immigrants & refugees by annual giving include INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC, HIAS INC, ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS, with combined giving of $142.6M.
Which states have the most immigrants & refugees funders?
The states with the most immigrants & refugees foundations are California (143), New York (124), Texas (47). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find immigrants & refugees grants for my nonprofit?
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