These foundations have a track record of funding social justice work in New York, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Economic empowermentEducational achievementPersonal growth+4 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, submit a complete application, and request funding for a program or project that benefits women and/or girls in Herkimer and/or Oneida Counties. Required materials include a signed letter of intent, project budget, current board list, IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, and the most recent independent audit or, if an audit is not required, the most recent IRS 990 and NYS CHAR500. The fund does not support ongoing operating expenses, religious or political purposes, fundraising-event underwriting, endowments, debt reduction, individual scholarships, individual medical procedures, indirect costs, already incurred expenses, hospitality expenses, incentives, or fringe benefits.
LGBTQ+ health and wellnessCrisis interventionRacial justice+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) public charities or fiscally sponsored by one. The organization's primary purpose must be serving the LGBTQ+ community. Grantmaking is limited to U.S.-based organizations, with priority for the Northeast. Applicants may submit one application per calendar year and must choose one of the Foundation's three grant programs. Strong, diverse leadership, replicable or scalable activities, solid financial health, and commitment to communities of color are considered.
Educator qualityCommunity engagementPolitical action+2 more
Who can apply: State Aspiring Educators organizations and campus chapters are eligible to apply. Projects must primarily focus on an Aspiring Educators core value area.
Who can apply: Open to educators serving pre-K through 12th grade. Projects may develop curriculum or create programs that strengthen peace and character education, explore ethics, advance cooperation and forgiveness, or foster spiritual development and mindfulness.
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.
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