PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$484.7M+908% YoY
Grants
132
Median Grant
$820K
Organizations Funded
113
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Pivotal Ventures expands opportunity and accelerates equality through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, and advocacy. Founded by Melinda French Gates, Pivotal accelerates social progress through high-impact investments, philanthropy, partnerships, & advocacy. To date, Melinda French Gates has committed $2 billion to expand women power and influence.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Action for Women Health is a $250 million global open call that will fund organizations working to improve women mental and physical health. The Upswing Fund to provide rapid resources to organizations that work to support the mental wellbeing of youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth. The Black Feminist Fund connects grassroots Black feminist organizations to resources. Vote Run Lead has supported tens of thousands of women to run for office.
How to Apply
Given the structure of grantmaking strategies, they only accept proposals to receive funding by invitation. Occasionally, they make public calls for proposals such as Action for Women Health. Applicants must register to apply before December 3, 2024 and submit application before January 10, 2025.
Does Not Fund
Does not select, prioritize, or exclude individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. Does not review unsolicited ideas, proposals, or creative works except during public calls.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$484.7M
Grants
132
Median
$820K
States
19
$48.1M
Grants
62
Median
$500K
States
12
$8.1M
Grants
10
Median
$400K
States
8
Grant Size Distribution
$820K
Typical Grant (Median)
$10K
Smallest
$400K
25th Pctile
$2.5M
75th Pctile
$242.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $400K and $2.5M.
Largest Recent Grants
$242.5M
2024
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
PA · TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL LEADERS FUND
$17.0M
2024
BLUE MERIDIAN PARTNERS INC
NY · TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS OF FULL ACCESS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES
$14.0M
2024
HOPEWELL FUND
DC · TO SUPPORT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION
$10.0M
2024
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES INC
DC · TO REMOVE BARRIERS FOR PEOPLE IN THE WORKPLACE, ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN
$10.0M
2024
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
PA · TO SUPPORT FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLBEING FUND
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.