Immigrants & Refugees Grants

862 foundations$962.7M total annual giving$10K median grant50 states with funders

Discover 862 grantmaking foundations funding immigrants & refugees programs, with combined annual giving of $962.7M. The median grant size for immigrants & refugees is $10K.

Immigrants & Refugees Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

862

Total Annual Giving

$962.7M

Total Assets Under Management

$35.2B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

50

Total Grants on Record

26,300

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding immigrants & refugees that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 27 days (Jul 24, 2026)Award: $500 – $5K

Seattle Peoples Fund Grant Program

From Seattle Peoples Fund

cultural traditionsartslanguages+5 more

Who can apply: Welcomes proposals from community-based organizations located within the Puget Sound region. Prioritizes organizations serving historically underserved communities, including BIPOC and refugee or immigrant populations. Does not fund social services/direct services, individuals, scholarship funds, religious activities, or fundraising drives.

Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026Award: $25K – $50K

Barbara McDowell & Gerald S. Hartman Foundation — Litigation Grants

From Barbara Mcdowell and Gerald S Hartman Foundation

Children's rightsDisability rightsAnti‑discrimination+9 more

Who can apply: Open to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations only. Applicants must be legal organizations litigating social‑justice cases in the Foundation's issue areas. Individuals are excluded; criminal cases and amicus briefs are excluded. Cases must be filed (or be appealable) within the Foundation's defined timeframe for the cycle (example: cases filed after Oct 1, 2025 for the 2026 cycle).

Open nowCloses Sep 15, 2026

Social Justice Grants

From Cyrus Eaton Foundation

Health careHousing and homelessnessFood security+3 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations. One application per organization per year. Required Information Sheet and supporting documents as specified by the foundation. Prior-year grantees must submit the Final Evaluation Form to be considered.

Open nowCloses Sep 30, 2026

Operational Grants (Operating Grant Portfolio)

From Joe C Davis Foundation

EducationCommunity and Social ServicesHealthcare+11 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) active status with the IRS; organization has an EIN registered with a Davidson County address and/or provides a major portion of its services to Davidson County residents; current and complete profile on GivingMatters.com; organization’s focus is in Education, Community and Social Services, or Healthcare. Not eligible: higher education, children and/or adults with disabilities, disease-specific organizations, older adults, advocacy, research projects/programs, national and/or international organizations.

Open nowCloses Nov 13, 2026Award: Up to $4K

Cultural Festival Funding

From Greater Columbus Arts Council

cultural festivalsarts and cultural heritage traditionsimmigrant communities+2 more

Who can apply: Cultural festivals in Franklin County; festivals must be pre-existing and primarily reach or represent immigrant, refugee, and New American communities.

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Largest Immigrants & Refugees Foundations

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$71.8M

Total Assets

$669.8M

Median Grant

$42K

Q710National
HIAS INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$61.2M

Total Assets

$92M

Median Grant

$691K

Q710National
Alianza Nacional de Campesinas Inc

Oxnard, CA

Annual Giving

$20.6M

Total Assets

$7.8M

Median Grant

$375K

P84National
ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$18.8M

Total Assets

$23.4M

Median Grant

$184K

R21ZLocal
Special Service for Groups Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Annual Giving

$15.7M

Total Assets

$122.7M

Median Grant

$74K

P840Local
GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUND

Alameda, CA

Annual Giving

$6.7M

Total Assets

$11.4M

Median Grant

$30K

Q71Regional
Cook Inlet Tribal Council

Anchorage, AK

Annual Giving

$6.2M

Total Assets

$133.6M

Median Grant

$58K

P840Local
IMMIGRANT LEGAL RESOURCE CENTER

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$5.6M

Total Assets

$48.6M

Median Grant

$30K

P84ZRegional
SEVENTH GENERATION FUND FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES INC

EUREKA, CA

Annual Giving

$5.2M

Total Assets

$31.7M

Median Grant

$35K

P84JNational
ACACIA CENTER FOR JUSTICE

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$114.5M

Median Grant

$128K

P84Regional

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Where Immigrants & Refugees Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

142

Total Giving

$108.3M

New YorkView all
Foundations

123

Total Giving

$223.6M

Foundations

47

Total Giving

$239.7M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

44

Total Giving

$11.1M

FloridaView all
Foundations

37

Total Giving

$10M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

37

Total Giving

$26.9M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

30

Total Giving

$93.7M

WashingtonView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$14.4M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$10.3M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$9.5M

Foundations

23

Total Giving

$4.9M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

22

Total Giving

$6.3M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

21

Total Giving

$7.4M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

18

Total Giving

$28M

ConnecticutView all
Foundations

18

Total Giving

$2.8M

Types of Foundations in Immigrants & Refugees

Family Foundation314 (36.4%)

$113.2M in annual giving

Independent Foundation209 (24.2%)

$98.7M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit118 (13.7%)

$228.9M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation35 (4.1%)

$7.9M in annual giving

Identity Fund28 (3.2%)

$23.1M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation25 (2.9%)

$290.6M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary23 (2.7%)

$24.7M in annual giving

Other110 (12.8%)

$175.7M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Immigrants & Refugees

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

67%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

74%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Immigrants & Refugees foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 67% of Immigrants & Refugees foundations actively fund new organizations, and 74% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Immigrants & Refugees Grants

How many foundations fund immigrants & refugees?
There are 862 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, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas Inc, with combined giving of $153.7M.
Which states have the most immigrants & refugees funders?
The states with the most immigrants & refugees foundations are California (142), New York (123), 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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