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State Engagement Fund

Raleigh, North Carolina  ·  EIN 810865943  ·  Private foundation

State Engagement Fund is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $14.2M in annual giving against $356K in assets. This page documents the 65 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for State Engagement Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$14.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$356K
Total assets
65
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What State Engagement Fund funds

State Engagement Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Populations it has supported include black communities.

black communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for State Engagement Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Strategic Victory Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
Raleigh, NC$18.1M2024
Strategic Victory Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
Raleigh, NC$11.6M2022
We Americans Can Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nashville, TN$4.2M2020
Strategic Victory Fund
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
Raleigh, NC$3.2M2023
Democracy Alliance
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
Washington, DC$1.3M2024
Pa Alliance Action
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
Philadephia, PA$1.1M2022
Tides Advocacy
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS
Raleigh, NC$1.0M2020
NAACP
GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2022
Progress Now
COMMUNICATIONS HUBS
Raleigh, NC$938K2020
Win Minnesota
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT
Raleigh, NC$510K2020
Living United for Change in Arizona
TO SUPPORT STAFFING CAPACITY AND PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR DIGITAL AND COMMUNICATIONS
Phoenix, AZ$505K2020
State Victory Action
GENERAL SUPPORT
Washington, DC$500K2020
Progress Nc Action
RESEARCH AND GENERAL SUPPORT
Lansing, MI$455K2020
Progress Michigan
TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY FOR MICHIGAN ASIAN AMERICAN PROGRESSIVES PROJECT, AND THE WE THE PEOPLE PROJECT
Atlanta, GA$442K2020
New Florida Majority
TO BUILD STAFFING CAPACITY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE VOTER EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM
Miami, FL$350K2020

State Engagement Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$14.1M
2022$13.7M
2023$3.5M
2024$19.4M

How to apply for funding from State Engagement Fund

State Engagement 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.

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Frequently asked questions about State Engagement Fund

Does State Engagement Fund accept grant applications?
State Engagement 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 State Engagement Fund fund?
State Engagement Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Strategic Victory Fund, Strategic Victory Fund, We Americans Can Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does State Engagement Fund give in grants?
State Engagement Fund reported $14.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $50.8M over 65 grants.
Where is State Engagement Fund located?
State Engagement Fund is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810865943.
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About this profile. This page is built from State Engagement Fund'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 State Engagement Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.