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Fund for the Common Good

Fulton, Maryland  ·  EIN 843726722  ·  Private foundation

Fund for the Common Good is a Maryland-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $650K in annual giving against $32.6M in assets. This page documents the 8 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Fund for the Common Good — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$650K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.6M
Total assets
8
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Fund for the Common Good funds

Fund for the Common Good's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Fund for the Common Good, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism
Support Local Journalism
Baltimore, MD$13.0M2023
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism
Support local journalism
Baltimore, MD$11.0M2024
The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism
Support Local Journalism
Baltimore, MD$3.8M2022
Majority Forward
PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND DEMOCROCY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Washington, DC$250K2020
House Majority Forward
PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND DEMOCROCY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Washington, DC$250K2020
314action
TRAINING AND SUPPORTING OUR SELECTED/ENDORSED CANDIDATES, ENSURING THEY HAVE THE CUTTING-EDGE TOOLS TO RUN SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS.
Washington, DC$100K2020
Majority Forward
Promote democratic leadership
Washington, DC$100K2024
National Redistricting Action Fund
INITIATING LITIGATION THAT WILL HAVE A NATIONWIDE IMPACT IN CREATING MORE JUST AND REPRESENTATIVE ELECTORAL DISTRICTS.
Washington, DC$50K2020

Fund for the Common Good giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$650K
2022$3.8M
2023$13.0M
2024$11.1M

How to apply for funding from Fund for the Common Good

Fund for the Common Good'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 Fund for the Common Good

Does Fund for the Common Good accept grant applications?
Fund for the Common Good'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 the Common Good fund?
Fund for the Common Good's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Fund for the Common Good give in grants?
Fund for the Common Good reported $650K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.6M over 8 grants.
Where is Fund for the Common Good located?
Fund for the Common Good is based in Fulton, Maryland. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 843726722.
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About this profile. This page is built from Fund for the Common Good'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 the Common Good. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.