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Fund for Nonviolence

Santa Cruz, California  ·  EIN 770457185  ·  Private foundation

Fund for Nonviolence is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.9M in annual giving against $7.4M in assets. This page documents the 331 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Fund for Nonviolence — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.4M
Total assets
331
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Fund for Nonviolence funds

Fund for Nonviolence's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, criminal justice.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal Justice

Populations it has supported include black communities, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, veterans.

black communitiesfamilieshispanic communitiesimmigrants & refugeesindigenousveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fund for Nonviolence, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Equal Justice USA
General Support
Brooklyn, NY$1.0M2023
Equal Justice USA
Program Support
Brooklyn, NY$1.0M2024
Policylink
Program Support
Oakland, CA$1.0M2024
Center for Death Penalty Litigation
8th Amendment Project
Durham, NC$575K2023
Policylink
Program Support
Oakland, CA$500K2024
Equal Justice USA
Program Support
Brooklyn, NY$500K2024
Center for Death Penalty Litigation
Program Support
Durham, NC$472K2024
Equal Justice USA
Program Support
Brooklyn, NY$350K2024
Equal Justice USA
EJUSA Death Penalty Repeal
Brooklyn, NY$350K2023
Equal Justice USA Inc
Death Penalty Project
Brooklyn, NY$300K2022
Equal Justice USA Inc
Death Penalty Program
Brooklyn, NY$285K2020
Center for Death Penalty Litigation
Program Support
Durham, NC$260K2024
Tides Center
Program Support
Los Angeles, CA$250K2024
Tx Defender Service
Program Support
Austin, TX$250K2024
Ohioans to Stop Executions
General & Unrestricted
Columbus, OH$250K2022

Fund for Nonviolence giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$1.4M
2020$2.9M
2022$3.8M
2023$5.6M
2024$9.4M

How to apply for funding from Fund for Nonviolence

Fund for Nonviolence'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 fundfornonviolence.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Fund for Nonviolence

Does Fund for Nonviolence accept grant applications?
Fund for Nonviolence'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 Fund for Nonviolence fund?
Fund for Nonviolence's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Equal Justice USA, Equal Justice USA, Policylink. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fund for Nonviolence give in grants?
Fund for Nonviolence reported $2.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.2M over 331 grants.
Where is Fund for Nonviolence located?
Fund for Nonviolence is based in Santa Cruz, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770457185.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fund for Nonviolence'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 Fund for Nonviolence. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.