Civil Rights & Social Justice Grant Funders in District of Columbia
286 foundations with a documented civil rights & social justice focus have made grants to District of Columbia nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.6B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 286 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active civil rights & social justice funders in District of Columbia
| # | Funder | Based in | Total District of Columbia giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom House | District of Columbia | $143.3M | 60 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $69.3M | 231 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $49.2M | 82 | 2024 |
| 4 | North Fund | District of Columbia | $46.0M | 51 | 2024 |
| 5 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $31.4M | 82 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Jpb Foundation | New York | $21.2M | 11 | 2024 |
| 7 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | New York | $12.6M | 51 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $7.3M | 17 | 2024 |
| 9 | Impetus Fund | District of Columbia | $7.1M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $7.1M | 37 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest civil rights & social justice funders in District of Columbia — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 286 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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