FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
Annual Giving
$481.5M-37% YoY
Grants
738
Median Grant
$257K
Organizations Funded
624
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their people. Focuses on Rights and Dignity, Democratic Practice, Equity in Governance, and Future Worlds to promote human rights and justice.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Human rights ($2.4B), Education projects ($1.9B), Ukraine Democracy Fund ($25M initial), makes thousands of grants annually in 100+ countries, George Soros has given $32B+ total
How to Apply
Most grants awarded to organizations approached directly. Some programs use RFPs, LOIs, or concept papers. Process varies by program. Email updates available for new opportunities.
Does Not Fund
Do not pay people to protest, do not fund violent activities, discontinued scholarship programs in 2021 including Civil Society Leadership Awards and Palestinian Rule of Law Program
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$481.5M
Grants
738
Median
$257K
States
26
$759.0M
Grants
1,342
Median
$250K
States
35
$486.2M
Grants
1,241
Median
$200K
States
40
Grant Size Distribution
$257K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$140K
25th Pctile
$500K
75th Pctile
$44.9M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $140K and $500K.
Largest Recent Grants
$44.9M
2024
OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATION LONDON
TO SUPPORT NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING OPEN, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES AROUND THE WORLD
$25.0M
2024
SOROS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
NY · TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
$20.0M
2024
BARD COLLEGE
NY · TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
$20.0M
2024
THE BOSTON FOUNDATION
MA · TO SUPPORT THE FOKAL DESIGNATED FUND
$15.6M
2024
ROMA FOUNDATION FOR EUROPE
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.