Advancing justice starts with supporting the individuals and institutions working tirelessly to address the underlying drivers of inequality. We fund a range of organizations around the world that align with our programs.
Awarded grants
Our database features grants made today and dating as far back as 2006. To delve deeper into our past grantmaking, annual reports from 1950-2012 can be viewed in the governance and financial statements archive.
Understand our grantmaking
How does an endowment work? How does grantmaking help fuel social change? These videos break down the essentials of grantmaking and explain how the foundation operates.
Because tackling inequality requires endurance, we have dedicated $2 billion of our budget to help strengthen social justice institutions. We call this effort BUILD.
Because our funds are limited, we welcome you to learn more about other philanthropic organizations that may be able to further your work.
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