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Foundation for Individual Rights and

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 043467254  ·  Private foundation

Foundation for Individual Rights and is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $666K in annual giving against $74.1M in assets. This page documents the 44 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Foundation for Individual Rights and — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$666K
Annual giving (FY2025)
$74.1M
Total assets
44
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Foundation for Individual Rights and funds

Foundation for Individual Rights and's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, education, higher education, k-12 education.

Adult EducationArts & CultureEducationHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include older adults.

older adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Foundation for Individual Rights and, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cosmos Institute Inc
FIRE AND COSMOS INSTITUTE ARE COLLABORATING ON A FAST GRANTS PROJECT TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRUTH-SEEKING AI.
Austin, TX$250K2025
Alumni Free Speech Alliance
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE ALUMNI FREE SPEECH ALLIANCE TO COVER OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS WHILE AFSA PARTNERS WITH FIRE TO DEVELOP MO
Lancaster, SC$174K2024
Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute at New York University
FUNDS FOR COLLABORATING ON AND PROMOTING A CURRICULUM EDUCATING COLLEGE STUDENTS ABOUT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
New York, NY$75K2022
President and Fellows of Harvard College
THIS IS AN INTERVENTION STUDY THAT WILL TEST THE HKS PRACTICE OF TRAINING STUDENTS IN CIVIL DISAGREEMENT BY HAVING THEM INTERACT WITH AI CHA
Cambridge, MA$50K2025
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
TWO STUDIES, ONE USING SURVEY DATA TO SEE HOW POLITICAL SPEECH IN THE WORKPLACE HAS CHANGED OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS, AND ANOTHER USING SURVEY
Philadelphia, PA$49K2023
University of Washington (grants)
SUPPORT FOR STUDY LOOKING AT HOW DEI STATEMENTS FROM DIFFERENT IDEOLOGICAL POINTS OF VIEW ARE EVALUATED.
Chicago, IL$37K2024
Balaker Media Foundation
PROJECT TO CREATE A FREE EXPRESSION COUNTERBALANCE IN THE FILM INDUSTRY.
Fallbrook, CA$37K2023
Junior State of America
FUNDING PROVIDED TO CREATE FREE SPEECH PROGRAMMING AT THREE OF JSA'S SPRING CONVENTIONS TO EDUCATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE BENEFITS OF F
Oakland, CA$36K2023
The Future of Free Speech
THIS WILL BE AN INTERNATIONAL REPLICATION OF THE CFSR SURVEY LOOKING AT BRAZILIAN CAMPUSES RUN BY JACOB MCHANGAMA'S FUTURE OF FREE SPEECH AT
Nashville, TN$35K2025
Georgetown University
JOHN HASNAS WILL RECRUIT PAPER WRITERS AND SPEAKERS TO HOST A SYMPOSIUM ON THE ETHICS OF FREE SPEECH ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES AT GEORGETOWN, WHIC
Washington, DC$35K2025
Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
A PROJECT WITH TWO COMPONENTS: A QUANTITATIVE COMPONENT LOOKING AT FIRE'S CAMPUS FREE SPEECH RATINGS TO SEE HOW CERTAIN CAMPUS FACTORS PREDI
Fayetteville, AR$34K2023
Pembroke College Foundation Inc
SUPPORT FOR A DIGITAL HUMANITIES PROJECT VISUALIZING THE EVOLUTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT-LIKE PROTECTIONS IN STATE CONSTITUTIONS, AND INTERVIEW
Williamsville, NY$33K2024
California State University Long Beach
SUPPORT FOR PROJECT TO CREATE A GENERAL POPULATION BASELINE AGAINST WHICH TO COMPARE THE RESULTS OF THE COLLEGE FREE SPEECH RANKINGS SURVEY.
Long Beach, CA$31K2024
George Mason University
USING THE MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUE OF NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING TO EXAMINE IF THERE IS PUBLICATION BIAS IN TOP-TIER ACADEMIC JOURNALS FO
Fairfax, VA$25K2023
National Constitution Center
FUNDING PROVIDED TO CO-HOST A FIRST AMENDMENT SUMMIT ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2023.
Philadelphia, PA$25K2023

Foundation for Individual Rights and giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$94K
2023$302K
2024$408K
2025$567K

How to apply for funding from Foundation for Individual Rights and

Foundation for Individual Rights and'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 thefire.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Individual Rights and

Does Foundation for Individual Rights and accept grant applications?
Foundation for Individual Rights and'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 Foundation for Individual Rights and fund?
Foundation for Individual Rights and's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Cosmos Institute Inc, Alumni Free Speech Alliance, Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute at New York University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Foundation for Individual Rights and give in grants?
Foundation for Individual Rights and reported $666K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 44 grants.
Where is Foundation for Individual Rights and located?
Foundation for Individual Rights and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043467254.
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About this profile. This page is built from Foundation for Individual Rights and'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 Foundation for Individual Rights and. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.