Third Way
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 201734070 · Private foundation
Third Way is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $957K in grants paid and $38.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 24 individual grants from this funder — $3.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Third Way funds
Third Way's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, environment & conservation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protect Our Families Inc CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT WORK FIGHTING RIGHT-WING EXTREMISM AND ANTI-DEMOCRATIC FORCES. | Salt Lake City, UT | $475K | 2024 |
| Smart Growth America RESEARCH TO BUILD THE CASE FOR FIX-IT-FIRST AND RURAL CLIMATE POLICIES. | Washington, DC | $298K | 2020 |
| National Urban League Inc TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF THE ALLIANCE FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL EQUITY INITIATIVE TO START AND EXPAND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES | New York, NY | $256K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Third Way
Third Way'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 thirdway.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Third Way
- Does Third Way accept grant applications?
- Third Way'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 Third Way fund?
- Third Way's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Protect Our Families Inc, Smart Growth America, National Urban League Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Third Way give in grants?
- Third Way reported $957K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 24 grants.
- Where is Third Way located?
- Third Way is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201734070.
- How can I find foundations similar to Third Way?
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