Social Justice Philanthropy
Lasting social change requires mobilizing significant resources worldwide to address economic, political and social disparities that prevent people from realizing their full potential.
Why It Matters
By virtue of its independence, philanthropy is uniquely positioned to advance social change by seeding and supporting the work of civil society organizations that address complex and enduring problems. Despite its potential to address barriers to opportunity and fairness, only about 12 percent of funders in the United States support work on social justice. Globally, the figure is considerably lower.
The Focus of Our Work
Our work focuses on strengthening the role and effectiveness of philanthropy around the world on issues of fairness, equity and justice. We are committed to increasing the amount and reach of philanthropic resources devoted to supporting work aimed at changing unjust structures and unfair practices.
| Social Justice Philanthropy YTD | |||
| Initiative | Approved* | No. of Grants | Avg. Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | $17,450,191 | 21 | |
| Mobilizing Philanthropic Resources For Social Justice | $17,450 | 21 | $830,961 |
Leadership
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Maya L. Harris
Vice President, Democracy, Rights and Justice
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Suzanne E. Siskel
Director, Social Justice Philanthropy
Initiatives
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