Thousand Currents
Oakland, California · EIN 770071852 · Private foundation
Based in Oakland, California, Thousand Currents has awarded $20.0M across 40 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Urgent Action Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Thousand Currents funds
Thousand Currents's giving carries a documented focus on international development.
Populations it has supported include 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent Action Fund PROGRAM SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $2.9M | 2023 |
| Global Greengrants Fund PROGRAM SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $2.9M | 2023 |
| Grassroots International PROGRAM SUPPORT | Jamaica Plain, MA | $2.9M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Thousand Currents
Thousand Currents'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 thousandcurrents.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Thousand Currents
- Does Thousand Currents accept grant applications?
- Thousand Currents'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 Thousand Currents fund?
- Thousand Currents's grants focus on international development. Example recipients include Urgent Action Fund, Global Greengrants Fund, Grassroots International. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Thousand Currents give in grants?
- Thousand Currents reported $3.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.0M over 40 grants.
- Where is Thousand Currents located?
- Thousand Currents is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770071852.
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