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Movement Strategy Center

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 201037643  ·  Private foundation

Movement Strategy Center is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.7M in annual giving against $30.2M in assets. This page documents the 509 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Movement Strategy Center — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.2M
Total assets
509
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Movement Strategy Center funds

Movement Strategy Center's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessMental Health

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Movement Strategy Center, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Social Good Fund
YOC - Grant
Richmond, CA$555K2019
Communities for a Better Environment
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Huntington Park, CA$450K2023
Social & Envir Entrepreneurs
MSC RJAC Grant
Oakland, CA$427K2017
Indiana State Conference of the NAACP
MSC MODEL C-GRANT
Gary, IN$356K2023
Community Health Councils Inc
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Los Angeles, CA$350K2023
Texas Env Justice Adv Srvcs
CJA - Grant
Houston, TX$308K2018
Urban Strategies Council
PYC-GRANT
Oakland, CA$300K2023
People for Community Recovery
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Chicago, IL$281K2023
Center for Civic Policy
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Albuquerque, NM$276K2023
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
TBW-GRANT
Oakland, CA$250K2023
Californians for Justice
CJA - Grant
Oakland, CA$246K2019
Area Consortium of Educational Service for Our Youth
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Alton, IL$245K2023
Strategic Concepts in Organizing & Policy Education
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Los Angeles, CA$234K2023
Philadelphians Organized to Witness Empower and Rebuild
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Philadelphia, PA$230K2023
Saje
MSC REGRANT-GRANT
Los Angeles, CA$230K2023

Movement Strategy Center giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.0M
2018$3.5M
2019$4.9M
2020$2.1M
2022$2.2M
2023$12.8M

How to apply for funding from Movement Strategy Center

Movement Strategy Center'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 movementstrategy.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Movement Strategy Center

Does Movement Strategy Center accept grant applications?
Movement Strategy Center'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 Movement Strategy Center fund?
Movement Strategy Center's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Social Good Fund, Communities for a Better Environment, Social & Envir Entrepreneurs. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Movement Strategy Center give in grants?
Movement Strategy Center reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.6M over 509 grants.
Where is Movement Strategy Center located?
Movement Strategy Center is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201037643.
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About this profile. This page is built from Movement Strategy Center'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 Movement Strategy Center. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.