Discover 2,774 grantmaking foundations funding social justice programs, with combined annual giving of $8.2B. The median grant size for social justice is $15K.
Foundations
2,774
Total Annual Giving
$8.2B
Total Assets Under Management
$64.6B
Median Grant Size
$15K
States with Funders
58
Total Grants on Record
117,031
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From Toledo Community Foundation Supporting Organization
Who can apply: Supports charitable projects in the listed focus areas; funds are limited and awarded on a competitive basis.
From Community Foundation of Greater Rome
Who can apply: Applicants should align with the church's values and mission; general grant eligibility from the foundation's grant cycle applies. The fund supports a local nonprofit serving the Rome and Floyd County community.
From Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Who can apply: Generally for eligible 501(c)(3) public charities or fiscally sponsored nonprofits with a US office/EIN; foreign organizations with US-equivalency may be considered. New organizations are paused until further notice; currently prioritizing returning applicants funded within the last three years. Sustainable Communities applicants should focus on social justice/civil rights, economic justice, environmental justice, or related systemic interventions. The foundation does not fund chambers of commerce, business-driven economic development, alternative living communities, disaster relief, small business incubators, extractive-economy initiatives, one-watershed environmental justice, or organizations it cannot fund under private-foundation rules.
From Bread and Roses Community Fund
Who can apply: Must meet Bread & Roses’ basic eligibility requirements; must be facing an emerging issue, project, or situation that is not part of ongoing work; must not have received an Opportunity Fund grant within the past 12 months.
Who can apply: Youth age 30 and under with an existing project or concrete new idea; youth organizations with youth-led projects focused on social change; open to organizations, groups, and coalitions; organizations with budgets less than $1,000,000; project must be connected to a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, fiscal sponsor, or organizational bank account; cannot fund individuals.
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.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELIEVE IN PEOPLE INC | WICHITA, KS | $200.1M | $3.9B | $99.5M | R20 | Regional |
| Our American Future Foundation | Washington, DC | $103.8M | $31.7M | $4.7M | R40 | National |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $81.4M | $37.1M | $252K | R01 | National |
| RESTORATION OF AMERICA | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $55.2M | $14.6M | $500K | R11 | National |
| VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | $43.6M | $9.2M | $264K | R40 | National |
| AGENDA FOR CHILDREN | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $40.8M | $22.7M | $23K | R99 | Local |
| ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS | CHICAGO, IL | $37.1M | $28.8M | $184K | R21Z | Local |
| AARP | Washington, DC | $35.8M | $13.1B | $15K | R25 | National |
| TEXAS CASA INC | AUSTIN, TX | $32.6M | $18.5M | $302K | R200 | Local |
| EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE | MONTGOMERY, AL | $30M | $455.3M | $50K | R63 | Local |
Washington, DC
$103.8M
$31.7M
$4.7M
WASHINGTON, DC
$81.4M
$37.1M
$252K
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
$55.2M
$14.6M
$500K
WASHINGTON, DC
$43.6M
$9.2M
$264K
CHICAGO, IL
$37.1M
$28.8M
$184K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 382 | $491M | View all in California | |
| New York | 298 | $3.6B | View all in New York | |
| District of Columbia | 197 | $2.3B | View all in District of Columbia | |
| Florida | 164 | $114M | View all in Florida | |
| Texas | 163 | $147.2M | View all in Texas | |
| Illinois | 116 | $153M | View all in Illinois | |
| Massachusetts | 92 | $197.5M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Pennsylvania | 82 | $52.2M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Virginia | 81 | $147.7M | View all in Virginia | |
| Ohio | 77 | $25.3M | View all in Ohio | |
| Michigan | 76 | $66.9M | View all in Michigan | |
| Colorado | 68 | $63M | View all in Colorado | |
| New Jersey | 66 | $38.1M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Washington | 66 | $59.7M | View all in Washington | |
| Georgia | 64 | $46M | View all in Georgia |
$1.7B in annual giving
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$515.7M in annual giving
$560.1M in annual giving
$1.5B in annual giving
$9.6M in annual giving
$135.3M in annual giving
$914.1M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$15K
New Grantee Rate
44%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
63%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Social Justice foundation awards grants of $15K. Approximately 44% of Social Justice foundations actively fund new organizations, and 63% accept unsolicited proposals.
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