Ploughshares Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363739577 · Private foundation
Ploughshares Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.6M in giving and $80.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,082 grants for Ploughshares Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Ploughshares Foundation funds
Ploughshares Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, women girls.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Foundation $50,000 FOR SUCESS BOSTON, SKILL WORKS AND BOSTON OPPORTUNITY AGENDA; $10,000 FOR LATINO EQUITY FUND | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Partners in Health $50,000 FOR WORK IN HAITI | Frederick, MD | $100K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders $25,000 FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF IN TURKEY AND SYRIA; $75,000 FOR AID TO GAZA, THE WEST BANK, AND ISRAEL AND FOR WORK ALONG THE US/MEXICO BORDE | Hagerstown, MD | $100K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Ploughshares Foundation
Ploughshares Foundation'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.
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Frequently asked questions about Ploughshares Foundation
- Does Ploughshares Foundation accept grant applications?
- Ploughshares Foundation'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 Ploughshares Foundation fund?
- Ploughshares Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Boston Foundation, Partners in Health, Doctors Without Borders. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ploughshares Foundation give in grants?
- Ploughshares Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.0M over 1,082 grants.
- Where is Ploughshares Foundation located?
- Ploughshares Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363739577.
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