Soros Economic Development Fund
New York, New York · EIN 133965896 · Private foundation
Soros Economic Development Fund is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.0M in annual giving against $135.0M in assets. This page documents the 34 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Soros Economic Development Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Soros Economic Development Fund funds
Soros Economic Development Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, health care.
Populations it has supported include families, indigenous, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Soros Economic Development Fund, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acumen Fund TO SUPPORT CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY ACCESS TO COMMUNITIES IN 16 LEAST DEVELOPED AFRICAN COUNTRIES. | New York, NY | $3.0M | 2024 |
| Abortion Coalition of Telemedicine TO PROVIDE MALPRACTICE INSURANCE FOR SHIELD PROVIDERS ENABLING TELEHEALTH ABORTION ACCESS. | New York, NY | $1.0M | 2024 |
| Honeybee Health Inc TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO WOMEN WITH LIMITED ACCESS | Culver City, CA | $650K | 2023 |
| Hala Systems Inc TO DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROVIDE RELIEF FOR THE DISTRESSED | Wilmington, DE | $500K | 2022 |
| Media Development Investment Fund TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE TIMELY, ACCURATE, AND RELEVANT NEWS, INFORMATION AND DEBATE THAT PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD MO | New York, NY | $420K | 2022 |
| Global Access Health TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE POOR AND DISTRESSED BY IMPROVING AFFORDABLE AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO QUALITY DIAGNOSTICS IN LOWER AND MIDDLE INCOME | — | $400K | 2022 |
| Nonprofit Finance Fun providing relief to the poor and distressed and underprivileged and eliminating prejudice and discrimination by supporting grantee's establi | New York, NY | $400K | 2020 |
| Olduvai Ltd SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE TIMELY, ACCURATE AND RELEVANT NEWS, INFORMATION AND DEBATE THAT PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD MORE O | — | $367K | 2023 |
| Media Development Investment Fund TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT MEDIA COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE TIMELY, ACCURATE, AND RELEVANT NEWS, INFORMATION AND DEBATE THAT PEOPLE NEED TO BUILD MO | New York, NY | $340K | 2023 |
| Scroll Media Inc THE PRIMARY GOALS ARE TO DIVERSIFY AND DEEPEN THREE EXISTING REVENUE STREAMS: MEMBERSHIP; GROUND EVENTS AND ADVERTISING. | Action, MA | $270K | 2024 |
| Indiegraf Media Inc TO SUPPORT AN INNOVATIVE SAAS PLATFORM THAT SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT MEDIA OUTLETS IN NORTH AMERICA. | — | $250K | 2024 |
| Free Democracy Foundation PROJECT SUPPORT TO HELP LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR COMMERCIAL ACTORS TO SCALE THE MOBILE VOTING AND BROADER VOTER ACCESS LANDSCAPE, LEVERAGING T | Washington, DC | $250K | 2024 |
| Reproductive Health Investors Alliance Inc GENERAL SUPPORT FOR RHIA VENTURES AND TARGETED SUPPORT FOR RHIA'S CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY. | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2024 |
| The Reimagination Lab GENERAL SUPPORT (2024-26) FOR THE REIMAGINATION LAB TO DEVELOP CONSUMER-FACING DIGITAL PRODUCTS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE. | Brooklyn, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| Liker Land Inc TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A MORE ROBUST ECOSYSTEM FOR INDEPENDENT MEDIA | Middletown, DE | $250K | 2022 |
Soros Economic Development Fund giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Soros Economic Development Fund
Soros Economic Development Fund'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 soroseconomicdevelopmentfund.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Soros Economic Development Fund
- Does Soros Economic Development Fund accept grant applications?
- Soros Economic Development Fund'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 Soros Economic Development Fund fund?
- Soros Economic Development Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Acumen Fund, Abortion Coalition of Telemedicine, Honeybee Health Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Soros Economic Development Fund give in grants?
- Soros Economic Development Fund reported $1.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 34 grants.
- Where is Soros Economic Development Fund located?
- Soros Economic Development Fund is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133965896.
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