Institute for Local Self Reliance
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 237394104 · Private foundation
Institute for Local Self Reliance is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2024) reports $1.7M in grants paid and $8.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 51 individual grants from this funder — $3.6M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Institute for Local Self Reliance funds
Institute for Local Self Reliance's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, faith-based, food & agriculture, higher education.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerswitch Action OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $625K | 2024 |
| Solar United Neighbors OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Solar United Neighbors OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $175K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Institute for Local Self Reliance
Institute for Local Self Reliance'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 ilsr.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Institute for Local Self Reliance
- Does Institute for Local Self Reliance accept grant applications?
- Institute for Local Self Reliance'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 Institute for Local Self Reliance fund?
- Institute for Local Self Reliance's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Powerswitch Action, Solar United Neighbors. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Institute for Local Self Reliance give in grants?
- Institute for Local Self Reliance reported $1.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 51 grants.
- Where is Institute for Local Self Reliance located?
- Institute for Local Self Reliance is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237394104.
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