Freedom House
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 131656647 · Private foundation
Freedom House is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $32.5M in giving and $34.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 106 individual grants from this funder — $177.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Freedom House funds
Freedom House's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pact Inc SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | Washington, DC | $17.0M | 2022 |
| Pact Inc SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | Washington, DC | $16.5M | 2023 |
| Pact Inc SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC INITIATIVES AND/OR RULE OF LAW | Washington, DC | $12.2M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from Freedom House
Freedom House's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at freedomhouse.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom House
- Does Freedom House accept grant applications?
- Freedom House's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Freedom House fund?
- Freedom House's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Pact Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Freedom House give in grants?
- Freedom House's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $32.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $177.0M over 106 grants.
- Where is Freedom House located?
- Freedom House is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131656647.
- How can I find foundations similar to Freedom House?
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