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Foundation to Promote Open Society

New York, New York  ·  EIN 263753801  ·  Private foundation

Foundation to Promote Open Society is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $593.3M in annual giving against $12.31B in assets. This page documents the 5,343 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Foundation to Promote Open Society — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$593.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.31B
Total assets
5,343
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Foundation to Promote Open Society funds

Foundation to Promote Open Society's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Foundation to Promote Open Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Open Society Foundation London
TO SUPPORT NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING OPEN, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES AROUND THE WORLD
$44.9M2024
Open Society Foundation London
TO SUPPORT NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING OPEN, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES AROUND THE WORLD
$42.8M2022
Open Society Foundation London
TO SUPPORT NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING OPEN, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES AROUND THE WORLD
$41.2M2023
Open Society Foundation London
to support non-lobbying activities and programs promoting open, democratic societies around the world
$37.9M2020
Soros Economic Development Fund
TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$25.0M2024
Central European University
to provide general support
New York, NY$23.4M2020
Soros Economic Development Fund
TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
New York, NY$20.6M2023
The Boston Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE FOKAL DESIGNATED FUND
Boston, MA$20.0M2024
Bard College
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
Annandaleonhudson, NY$20.0M2024
The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
to provide support to the Grantee's COVID-19 Immigrant Emergency Relief Program
New York, NY$20.0M2020
Open Society Initiative for West Africa
TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S NON-LOBBYING PROGRAMS, WHICH PROMOTE INCLUSIVE DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE INSTITUTIONS, AND
$19.5M2023
Open Society Initiative for West Africa
to provide support for non-lobbying activities and programs that promote open and democratic societies in West Africa and which were carried
$18.2M2020
Central European University
"to provide support for completing Central European University's move to Vienna, which will help CEU advance on its learning and research am
New York, NY$17.8M2020
Roma Foundation for Europe
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
$15.6M2024
Central European University
TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, OUTREACH ACTIVITIES AND OPERATING COSTS OF THE BUDAPEST-BASED UNITS OF CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY IN THE 2024/25 ACADE
New York, NY$15.0M2024

Foundation to Promote Open Society giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$592.1M
2022$484.1M
2023$758.4M
2024$481.5M

How to apply for funding from Foundation to Promote Open Society

Foundation to Promote Open Society'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Foundation to Promote Open Society

Does Foundation to Promote Open Society accept grant applications?
Foundation to Promote Open Society'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 to Promote Open Society fund?
Foundation to Promote Open Society's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Open Society Foundation London, Open Society Foundation London, Open Society Foundation London. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Foundation to Promote Open Society give in grants?
Foundation to Promote Open Society reported $593.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.32B over 5,343 grants.
Where is Foundation to Promote Open Society located?
Foundation to Promote Open Society is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263753801.
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About this profile. This page is built from Foundation to Promote Open Society'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 to Promote Open Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.