MSC is a movement support organization that weaves, builds, and amplifies power to accelerate a Just Transition through fiscal sponsorship, philanthropic services, and capacity building offerings. We insist on a radical shift in philanthropy that transforms giving practices in support of radical interdependence and love.
MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER is based in Oakland, CA. It reported $14,982,644 in annual grants in its latest 990 year on file, 2024, and held $56,901,252 in total assets. The organization is a movement support intermediary that provides fiscal sponsorship, philanthropic services, and capacity building. Its stated focus areas include Just Transition, Environmental Justice, Racial Justice, Movement Building, Leadership Development, Community-driven Planning, Health & Food Equity, Youth Leadership, Storytelling & Culture, Transformative Practice, Work & Labor, Gender Justice, Education, Infrastructure, Movement Planning, and Spirituality. MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER also makes program-related investments. Recent grants show a broad regranting pattern across movement and environmental justice work. Named grantees include COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT with $450,000, INDIANA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP with $355,500, and COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS INC with $350,000. Other large grants in 2024 went to URBAN STRATEGIES COUNCIL at $300,000 and PEOPLE FOR COMMUNITY RECOVERY at $280,750. The organization’s typical grant size ranges from $10,000 at the 25th percentile to $43,750 at the median and $125,000 at the 75th percentile. Its recent grants are concentrated in California, including Oakland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Huntington Park, but the grant list also includes recipients in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, and Indiana.
Recent grantmaking spans environmental justice, racial justice, just transition, movement building, and health & food equity. Notable grants include COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT at $450,000 for regranting, INDIANA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP at $355,500 through a Model C grant, and COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS INC at $350,000 through regranting. Other recent awards reached URBAN STRATEGIES COUNCIL at $300,000, THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE at $225,000, and ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK at $135,000. The grant list also includes housing, energy, and community development recipients such as CALIFORNIA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, VIRGINIA HOUSING ALLIANCE, and MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL at $125,000 each.
MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER’s recent grants suggest a regranting-heavy model, with many awards labeled MSC REGRANT-GRANT and several program-specific grants. The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $43,750 at the median, and $125,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards range from five-figure grants to several grants above $200,000, including $450,000, $355,500, $350,000, and $300,000. Its beneficiary profile centers on nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and other grant recipients or subgrantees. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including fiscal sponsorship, CDC incubator, movement strategy network, philanthropic advising, grantmaking/regranting, and the DAF program.
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$56.9M
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$32M
Most grants fall between $10K and $125K, with a median of $44K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$44K
75th Percentile
$125K
About 27% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER gives nationally, with 213 grants recorded to U.S. recipients and no non-U.S. countries in the recent distribution. California is the state where it gives most often, accounting for 27% of grants to recipients in its HQ state and appearing frequently in recent grants. Other states represented in the recent grants include Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, and Indiana. Recent California recipients include Oakland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Huntington Park.
Yes, for several active programs. The fiscal sponsorship program, CDC Incubator, Movement Strategy Network, philanthropic advising, grantmaking/regranting, and the DAF program all list unsolicited applications as accepted. Some programs, including impact investing and collaborative funds & grantmaking, do not.
Its recent grants support just transition, environmental justice, racial justice, movement building, leadership development, health & food equity, housing, and energy-related work. Examples include grants to COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS INC, THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE, CALIFORNIA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP, and the ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE.
Its typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $43,750 at the median, and $125,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants in the top 30 range from $125,000 to $450,000, with several awards above $200,000.
It gives nationally across the United States. In the recent grant distribution, 213 grants went to U.S. recipients and 27% of grants were to recipients in California, which is also the state where it gives most often. Recent grantees are located in California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, and Indiana.
Recent grantees include COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT, INDIANA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP, COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS INC, URBAN STRATEGIES COUNCIL, PEOPLE FOR COMMUNITY RECOVERY, CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY, THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE, and ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK. The recent list also includes housing and energy groups such as CALIFORNIA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP and THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT | HUNTINGTON PARK, CA | $450,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| INDIANA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP | GARY, IN | $355,500 | 2024 | MSC MODEL C-GRANT |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $350,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| URBAN STRATEGIES COUNCIL | OAKLAND, CA | $300,000 | 2024 | PYC-GRANT |
| PEOPLE FOR COMMUNITY RECOVERY |
| CHICAGO, IL |
| $280,750 |
| 2024 |
| MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $276,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $250,000 | 2024 | TBW-GRANT |
| AREA CONSORTIUM OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICE FOR OUR YOUTH | ALTON, IL | $245,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| STRATEGIC CONCEPTS IN ORGANIZING & POLICY EDUCATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $233,875 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| SAJE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $230,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| PHILADELPHIANS ORGANIZED TO WITNESS EMPOWER AND REBUILD | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $230,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR A NEW ECONOMY (LAANE) | LOS ANGELES, CA | $227,600 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | $225,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ | $180,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| ECOWORKS | DETROIT, MI | $168,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY LAW PROJECT (PULP) | GLENSIDE, PA | $162,500 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| SOUTHFACE ENERGY INSTITUTE | ATLANTA, GA | $158,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $141,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| ROBASCIOTTI & ASSOCIATES INC DBA ADASINA SOCIAL CAPITAL | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $136,500 | 2024 | FSL-GRANT |
| ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK | OAKLAND, CA | $135,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS | CALABASAS, CA | $134,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL EDUCATION FUND | SPRINGFIELD, IL | $130,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| MINNESOTA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP | SAINT PAUL, MN | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| CALIFORNIA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE CENTER | RALEIGH, NC | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| VIRGINIA HOUSING ALLIANCE | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| HOUSING ALLIANCE OF PENNSYLVANIA | JENKINTOWN, PA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| RENEW MISSOURI | COLUMBIA, MO | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| ECOLOGY CENTER | ANN ARBOR, MI | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| TOWER GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PROJECT | SAINT PAUL, MN | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL | LANSING, MI | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| CITIZEN'S UTILITY BOARD | CHICAGO, IL | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| ALLIANCE FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| GREEN & HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE INC | BALTIMORE, MD | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| THE PRESERVATION COMPACT (COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION OF CHICAGO) | CHICAGO, IL | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY | ATLANTA, GA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION | NATIONAL CITY, CA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| PACE UNIVERSITY | WHITE PLAINS, NY | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| GROUNDSWELL INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING COALITION | DURHAM, NC | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| SOULARDARITY | HIGHLAND PARK, MI | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| GREATER NEW ORLEANS HOUSING ALLIANCE | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| FRESH ENERGY | SAINT PAUL, MN | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| EMERALD CITIES COLLABORATIVE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2024 | CCS-GRANT |
| VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER | RICHMOND, VA | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | CHICAGO, IL | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | 2024 | MSC REGRANT-GRANT |
COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT
$450,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
INDIANA STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP
$355,500MSC MODEL C-GRANT
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS INC
$350,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
URBAN STRATEGIES COUNCIL
$300,000PYC-GRANT
PEOPLE FOR COMMUNITY RECOVERY
$280,750MSC REGRANT-GRANT
CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY
$276,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION
$250,000TBW-GRANT
AREA CONSORTIUM OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICE FOR OUR YOUTH
$245,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
STRATEGIC CONCEPTS IN ORGANIZING & POLICY EDUCATION
$233,875MSC REGRANT-GRANT
SAJE
$230,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
PHILADELPHIANS ORGANIZED TO WITNESS EMPOWER AND REBUILD
$230,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR A NEW ECONOMY (LAANE)
$227,600MSC REGRANT-GRANT
THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE
$225,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
NEW JERSEY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
$180,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
ECOWORKS
$168,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
PENNSYLVANIA UTILITY LAW PROJECT (PULP)
$162,500MSC REGRANT-GRANT
SOUTHFACE ENERGY INSTITUTE
$158,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE
$141,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
ROBASCIOTTI & ASSOCIATES INC DBA ADASINA SOCIAL CAPITAL
$136,500FSL-GRANT
ASIAN PACIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK
$135,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS
$134,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL EDUCATION FUND
$130,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
MINNESOTA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
CALIFORNIA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
NORTH CAROLINA JUSTICE CENTER
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
VIRGINIA HOUSING ALLIANCE
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
HOUSING ALLIANCE OF PENNSYLVANIA
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
RENEW MISSOURI
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
ECOLOGY CENTER
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
TOWER GROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
COMMUNITY STABILIZATION PROJECT
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
CITIZEN'S UTILITY BOARD
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
ALLIANCE FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
GREEN & HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE INC
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
THE PRESERVATION COMPACT (COMMUNITY INVESTMENT CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION INC
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
PACE UNIVERSITY
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
GROUNDSWELL INC
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING COALITION
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
SOULARDARITY
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
GREATER NEW ORLEANS HOUSING ALLIANCE
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
FRESH ENERGY
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
EMERALD CITIES COLLABORATIVE INC
$125,000CCS-GRANT
VIRGINIA POVERTY LAW CENTER
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
$125,000MSC REGRANT-GRANT