Immigrants & Refugees Grants

863 foundations$973.5M total annual giving$10K median grant50 states with funders

Discover 863 grantmaking foundations funding immigrants & refugees programs, with combined annual giving of $973.5M. The median grant size for immigrants & refugees is $10K.

Immigrants & Refugees Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

863

Total Annual Giving

$973.5M

Total Assets Under Management

$36.5B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

50

Total Grants on Record

33,266

Open Grant Opportunities

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

Open nowCloses in 1 day (Aug 13, 2026)

Immigrant & Refugee Assistance Fund

From Jewish Community Foundation of Nm

immigrant supportrefugee supportJewish charitable services

Who can apply: Local Jewish charitable organizations and organizations serving immigrants and refugees.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)Award: $5K – $50K

Sylvania Franciscan Foundation Fund

From Toledo Community Foundation Supporting Organization

human trafficking prevention and victim supportimmigrants and refugeessocial justice+6 more

Who can apply: Supports charitable projects in the listed focus areas; funds are limited and awarded on a competitive basis.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: Up to $20K

LZF Grants: Growing the Grassroots (Annual General Operating Grants)

From Lenny Zakim Fund C/O Dla Piper Llp

Access to Food, Housing, and Economic OpportunityChild and Youth Development and EducationCivil and Human Rights Advocacy and Support+4 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit grassroots organizations based in eastern Massachusetts with operating budgets under $350,000 and IRS 501(c)(3) status, or a documented fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status. Organizations outside Eastern Massachusetts are not eligible. Applicants must attend an online informational session before applying.

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: Must be a 501(c)(3) in active IRS status; have an EIN registered with a Davidson County address and/or provide a major portion of services to Davidson County residents; maintain a current and complete GivingMatters.com profile; and have a focus in Education, Community and Social Services, or Healthcare. New or returning applicants are organizations that have not received operational funding from JCDF within the past 3 years. Operational grants are not available for higher education, disability-focused organizations, disease-specific organizations, older adults, advocacy, research projects/programs, or national/international organizations. The Foundation does not fund individuals, event sponsorships, fundraising events, arts and culture, environmental causes, religious purposes, or programs primarily serving communities outside Nashville, TN.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $45K – $500K

General Grants (Values-based Grantmaking)

From Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust

thrifthumilityindustry+7 more

Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) public charities that can persuasively demonstrate a strong connection between their missions, programs, and/or projects and one or more tenets of the Trust’s Values Statement. Applicants must be in compliance with any prior grant agreements if they have received funding before. The Trust generally does not accept letters of inquiry from applicants who previously applied to the sister trust.

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Largest Immigrants & Refugees Foundations

HIAS INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$61.2M

Total Assets

$92M

Median Grant

$691K

Q710National
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$55M

Total Assets

$697M

Median Grant

$42K

Q710National
ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$37.1M

Total Assets

$28.8M

Median Grant

$184K

R21ZLocal
Special Service for Groups Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Annual Giving

$18.2M

Total Assets

$137.6M

Median Grant

$74K

P840Local
GLOBAL WHOLE BEING FUND

Alameda, CA

Annual Giving

$6.7M

Total Assets

$11.4M

Median Grant

$30K

Q71National
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
FARHANG FOUNDATION

GLENDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$2.4M

Total Assets

$6.9M

Median Grant

$10K

P84Local

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Where Immigrants & Refugees Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

142

Total Giving

$131M

New YorkView all
Foundations

123

Total Giving

$199.7M

Foundations

47

Total Giving

$239.9M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

44

Total Giving

$11.7M

FloridaView all
Foundations

37

Total Giving

$9.8M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

37

Total Giving

$25.6M

District of ColumbiaView all
Foundations

31

Total Giving

$92.3M

WashingtonView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$14.8M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$13.8M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

23

Total Giving

$8.6M

Foundations

23

Total Giving

$5M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

22

Total Giving

$5.8M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

21

Total Giving

$8.1M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

18

Total Giving

$27.5M

ConnecticutView all
Foundations

18

Total Giving

$2.6M

Types of Foundations in Immigrants & Refugees

Family Foundation314 (36.4%)

$137.8M in annual giving

Independent Foundation209 (24.2%)

$101.3M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit119 (13.8%)

$213.7M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation35 (4.1%)

$8.4M in annual giving

Identity Fund28 (3.2%)

$21.6M in annual giving

Faith-Based Foundation25 (2.9%)

$293.6M in annual giving

Funding Intermediary23 (2.7%)

$21.2M in annual giving

Other110 (12.7%)

$175.9M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Immigrants & Refugees

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

40%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

65%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Immigrants & Refugees foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 40% of Immigrants & Refugees foundations actively fund new organizations, and 65% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Immigrants & Refugees Grants

How many foundations fund immigrants & refugees?
There are 863 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 HIAS INC, INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC, ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS, with combined giving of $153.3M.
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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