Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)
Formation and Action Grant Program
From Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota
Faith formationJusticeSocial action
Who can apply: Parishes in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis can apply.
Social Justice Grants
2,822 foundations$9.6B total annual giving$15K median grant62 states with funders
Discover 2,822 grantmaking foundations funding social justice programs, with combined annual giving of $9.6B. The median grant size for social justice is $15K.
Social Justice Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
2,822
Total Annual Giving
$9.6B
Total Assets Under Management
$61.9B
Median Grant Size
$15K
States with Funders
62
Total Grants on Record
30,336
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding social justice that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $1K
Opportunity Fund
From Bread and Roses Community Fund
Social justiceCommunity organizingRapid response+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must meet Bread & Roses basic eligibility and funding criteria, be responding to an emerging issue or situation outside their ongoing work, and not have received an Opportunity Fund grant within the previous 12 months. Organizations should focus on organizing and activism rather than social services, use collective action, address root causes, and be led primarily by people affected by the issue.
Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)
Charles Crane Family Foundation Grantmaking Program
Jewish educationEarly childhood developmentViolence prevention+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants should be organizations seeking support for Jewish education requests or violence prevention requests in greater Baltimore, Maryland. Proposals should align with the foundation's stated areas of interest.
Open nowCloses Oct 29, 2026Award: $10K – $50K
Impact Fund Recoverable Grants for Impact Litigation
economic justiceenvironmental justiceracial justice+5 more
Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms involved in impact litigation. Preference for cases that have been filed or are about to be filed. Pro se litigants are not eligible. Applicants should need funding to keep the case moving forward. Environmental cases are prioritized when affected communities are directly involved or clearly benefited. Funds are for future out-of-pocket litigation expenses only, not attorneys' fees, staff time, or overhead. Recipient must agree to repay the original grant plus 7% simple interest if fees or costs are recovered.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $3K – $10K
Catalyst Grant
Church community engagementDisadvantaged or underserved communitiesEducation and science education+5 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a Seventh-day Adventist denomination entity or affiliated ministry or charity, be tax-exempt, and have operated continuously for at least two years. Only one grant may be awarded to an organization each year except by invitation.
Open nowCloses Nov 3, 2026Award: $10K – $100K
ACLS Digital Justice Grants (Seed & Development)
From American Council of Learned Societies
digital scholarshipdigital humanitiesracial justice+4 more
Who can apply: Projects must be in the humanities or interpretive social sciences and critically engage the interests and histories of people of color and other historically marginalized communities through ethical digital tools and methods. The program addresses inequities in access to digital support among scholars and institutions with less support for digital projects.
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Largest Social Justice Foundations
| 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 |
Our American Future Foundation
Washington, DC
Annual Giving
$103.8M
Total Assets
$31.7M
Median Grant
$4.7M
R40National
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC
WASHINGTON, DC
Annual Giving
$81.4M
Total Assets
$37.1M
Median Grant
$252K
R01National
RESTORATION OF AMERICA
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Annual Giving
$55.2M
Total Assets
$14.6M
Median Grant
$500K
R11National
VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT
WASHINGTON, DC
Annual Giving
$43.6M
Total Assets
$9.2M
Median Grant
$264K
R40National
ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS
CHICAGO, IL
Annual Giving
$37.1M
Total Assets
$28.8M
Median Grant
$184K
R21ZLocal
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Where Social Justice Funders Are Located
Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 381 | $493.1M | View all in California | |
| New York | 298 | $3.2B | View all in New York | |
| District of Columbia | 196 | $2.3B | View all in District of Columbia | |
| Florida | 164 | $114M | View all in Florida | |
| Texas | 163 | $147.2M | View all in Texas | |
| Illinois | 115 | $153M | View all in Illinois | |
| Massachusetts | 92 | $197.5M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Pennsylvania | 83 | $351.7M | 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 |
Types of Foundations in Social Justice
Family Foundation83729.7%$1.7B
29.7%
Family Foundation837 (29.7%)
$1.7B in annual giving
Independent Foundation69924.8%$2.5B
24.8%
Independent Foundation699 (24.8%)
$2.5B in annual giving
Operating Nonprofit33211.8%$496.8M
11.8%
Operating Nonprofit332 (11.8%)
$496.8M in annual giving
Issue Fund
1806.4%$606.9M
Issue Fund180 (6.4%)
$606.9M in annual giving
Funding Intermediary
1113.9%$1.5B
Funding Intermediary111 (3.9%)
$1.5B in annual giving
Private Operating Foundation
1083.8%$9.6M
Private Operating Foundation108 (3.8%)
$9.6M in annual giving
Professional Association
953.4%$135.3M
Professional Association95 (3.4%)
$135.3M in annual giving
Other46016.3%$2.7B
16.3%
Other460 (16.3%)
$2.7B in annual giving
Foundation TypeCountShareGiving
Typical Grant Profile in Social Justice
Median Grant Size
$15K
New Grantee Rate
44%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
64%
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 64% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Social Justice Grants
How many foundations fund social justice?
There are 2,822 grantmaking foundations that fund social justice programs across 62 states.
What is the median grant size for social justice?
The median grant from foundations funding social justice is $15K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest social justice foundations?
The largest foundations funding social justice by annual giving include BELIEVE IN PEOPLE INC, Our American Future Foundation, LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC, with combined giving of $385.3M.
Which states have the most social justice funders?
The states with the most social justice foundations are California (381), New York (298), District of Columbia (196). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
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