Unbound Philanthropy
New York, New York · EIN 830411606 · Private foundation
Unbound Philanthropy is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $9.8M in annual giving against $190.1M in assets. This page documents the 475 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Unbound Philanthropy — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
What Unbound Philanthropy funds
Unbound Philanthropy's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, immigrants & refugees, indigenous, lgbtq people.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Unbound Philanthropy, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc CORE SUPPORT OF THE FOUR FREEDOMS FUND (FFF) TO STRENGTHEN THE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS FIELD, COUNTER HARSH ENFORCEMENT, AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEM | New York, NY | $636K | 2020 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc FOR CORE SUPPORT OF THE FOUR FREEDOMS FUND (FFF) TO STRENGTHEN THE IMMIGRANT JUSTICE MOVEMENT | New York, NY | $590K | 2023 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc FOR CORE SUPPORT OF THE FOUR FREEDOMS FUND (FFF) TO STRENGTHEN THE IMMIGRANT JUSTICE MOVEMENT | New York, NY | $550K | 2022 |
| Pop Culture Collaborative Fund a Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Adviso FOR CORE SUPPORT OF THE POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE TO INCREASE AUTHENTIC AND NUANCED PORTRAYALS OF PEOPLE OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, | New York, NY | $500K | 2020 |
| Pop Culture Collaborative Fund a Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Adviso FOR CORE SUPPORT OF THE POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE TO INCREASE AUTHENTIC AND NUANCED PORTRAYALS OF PEOPLE OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors FOR CORE SUPPORT OF THE POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE | New York, NY | $400K | 2024 |
| Pop Culture Collaborative Fund a Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Adviso FOR CORE SUPPORT OF THE POP CULTURE COLLABORATIVE TO INCREASE AUTHENTIC AND NUANCED PORTRAYALS OF PEOPLE OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, | New York, NY | $400K | 2022 |
| Common Counsel Foundation FOR SUPPORT OF GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DBEK FUND FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ADVOCACY | Oakland, CA | $357K | 2020 |
| Race Forward FOR SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH THE IMMIGRANT NARRATIVE LAB, A PROJECT TO DEVELOP, TEST, AND DISSEMINATE NARRATIVES TO CHANGE THE PUBLIC DISCOURSE | New York, NY | $300K | 2020 |
| Solutions Project Inc FOR SUPPORT OF A PILOT CLIMATE AND MIGRANT JUSTICE PROJECT | Oakland, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Charity Projects Dba Comic Relief FOR SUPPORT OF THE POWER OF POP FUND | — | $257K | 2024 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc FOR CORE SUPPORT OF THE FOUR FREEDOMS FUND | New York, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| United We Dream Network Inc FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF AN IMMIGRANT YOUTH-LED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING DIGNITY AND FAIR TREATMENT FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS AND PEOPLE O | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Common Counsel Foundation FOR SUPPORT OF GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ADVOCACY | Oakland, CA | $230K | 2022 |
| Common Counsel Foundation FOR SUPPORT OF GRANT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ADVOCACY | Oakland, CA | $230K | 2023 |
Unbound Philanthropy giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Unbound Philanthropy
Unbound Philanthropy'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 unboundphilanthropy.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Unbound Philanthropy
- Does Unbound Philanthropy accept grant applications?
- Unbound Philanthropy'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 Unbound Philanthropy fund?
- Unbound Philanthropy's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Neo Philanthropy Inc, Neo Philanthropy Inc, Neo Philanthropy Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Unbound Philanthropy give in grants?
- Unbound Philanthropy reported $9.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $36.9M over 475 grants.
- Where is Unbound Philanthropy located?
- Unbound Philanthropy is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 830411606.
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