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Equis Institute

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 871337465  ·  Private foundation

Equis Institute is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.6M in annual giving against $8.6M in assets. This page documents the 25 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Equis Institute — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$8.6M
Total assets
25
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Equis Institute funds

Equis Institute's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Populations it has supported include hispanic communities.

hispanic communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Equis Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cafe Accion
LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES)
Las Cruces, NM$1.1M2022
Somos Votantes Education Fund
GOTV MAILERS
Concord, NH$670K2024
Ufwcec (civic Empowerment Coalition)
LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES)
Los Angeles, CA$631K2022
Valley Impact (central Valley Workers Center)
LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES)
Fresno, CA$400K2022
Dhf (community Alliance of Fresno)
LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES)
Fresno, CA$344K2022
Priorities USA Foundation
DIGITAL RANDOMIZED CONTROL TEST
Washington, DC$280K2022
Community Initiativesloud for Tomorrow
LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES)
Oakland, CA$258K2022
Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas
GENERAL OPERATING GRANT AND REGRANTING REMAINING FISCAL SPONSOR FUNDS
Washington, DC$256K2024
Priorities USA Foundation
SELFLESS VOTING GOTV ADS
Washington, DC$250K2024
Valley Voices
LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES)
Hanford, CA$200K2022
Harness Community
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
West Hollywood, CA$100K2022
Poderistas Community Fund
GENERAL OPERATING GRANT
San Francisco, CA$50K2024
Harness Community
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
West Hollywood, CA$50K2023
Includus Fund
CO-HOST CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EVENT
Mclean, VA$40K2024
Dolores C Huerta Foundation
LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES)
Bakersfield, CA$35K2024

Equis Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$3.4M
2023$50K
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from Equis Institute

Equis Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at equisinstitute.us.

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Frequently asked questions about Equis Institute

Does Equis Institute accept grant applications?
Equis Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Equis Institute fund?
Equis Institute's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Cafe Accion, Somos Votantes Education Fund, Ufwcec (civic Empowerment Coalition). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Equis Institute give in grants?
Equis Institute reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.0M over 25 grants.
Where is Equis Institute located?
Equis Institute is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 871337465.
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About this profile. This page is built from Equis Institute's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Equis Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.