Adhikaar for Human Rights and Social Justice

The Keith and Rose-Lee Reinhard

New York, NY

The Justice and Education Fund Inc

New York, NY

To raise awareness through education and dissemination of information about pressing problems of society and how to effect social change. The organization conducts activities designed to educate and inform the public about issues affecting societies worldwide and their impact on political and economic systems. The organization also provides funding to other charitable organizations and foreign organizations that support the organization's mission, including through issuing grants to support the education, training and mobilization of marginalized communities concerning subjects ranging from sustainable agriculture that enables communities to feed their residents in a more cost-effective and environmentally-protective manner, to improved healthcare and disease-prevention through instruction in making soap and best hygiene practices, to developing self-confidence and leadership skills in youth which encourage their civic engagement.

World Education Services Inc

New York, NY

WES’s Mariam Assefa Fund supports organizations advancing opportunity, community integration, and access to good work for immigrants in the United States and Canada. In 2024, grants ranged from $7,500 to $536,667, with a median of $100,000; it offered an open-call opportunity for U.S. immigrant- and refugee-led groups in 2024, but that initiative is not being offered in 2025.

FWDUS Education Fund Inc

Washington, DC

FWDUS Education Fund supports public education, research, policy analysis, and related work on immigration and criminal justice, including immigrants’ rights and incarceration. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $294,500, with a median of $25,000; funding went mainly to organizations in DC, California, and New York, with grants also reaching other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc

Nashville, TN

The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund supports youth well-being and leadership, environmental stewardship, and related community-rooted advocacy and organizing in 41 Middle Tennessee counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $94,500, with a median of $20,000; it accepts responsive grant requests throughout the year and reviews them monthly.

Moore Impact Inc

Denver, CO

Moore Impact supports nonprofits, community-led efforts, and grantmaking initiatives working toward a more just and equitable world, in the U.S. and abroad. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,000, with awards ranging from $175 to $957,700. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Policylink

Oakland, CA

PolicyLink supports organizations advancing racial and economic equity through work on thriving communities, democracy, and an equitable economy, including housing, infrastructure, jobs, and community power. Its 2024 grants ranged from $8,000 to $3.53 million, with a median of $40,000, and went to recipients across multiple U.S. states and Puerto Rico. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Hill-Snowdon Foundation

Washington, DC

The Hill-Snowdon Foundation funds community organizing and social justice work, especially efforts led by and benefiting low-income communities, with most funding directed to the US South and additional interest in Native American communities. Typical general operating grants are $40,000–$50,000 per year, often for two or three years. It does not accept unsolicited proposals or letters of inquiry and funds preselected organizations.

Ms Foundation for Women Inc

Brooklyn, NY

MS Foundation for Women funds women-led movements and organizations advancing economic justice, safety, and women’s health across the United States and U.S. territories, with some programs focused on the South. Its 2025 grants ranged from $7,500 to $500,000, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests, though it sometimes announces open calls.

John E Fetzer Institute Inc

Kalamazoo, MI

The John E. Fetzer Institute supports invited collaborations that bring spiritual perspectives to social challenges, including faith and public life, spirituality and science, environmental work, and media. Its 2025 grants ranged from $52 to $2.35 million, with a median of $1,000; giving is concentrated in states including New York, Georgia, Washington, D.C., California, and Illinois. It does not accept unsolicited requests or have a public application process.

Borealis Philanthropy

Minneapolis, MN

Borealis Philanthropy funds grassroots leaders, organizations, and movements advancing racial equity, disability justice, Black-led movements, and communities affected by policing. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,000 to $1.28 million, with a median of $80,000, and went to recipients across multiple states, especially California. Some program listings invite applications or requests, including the Disability Inclusion Fund and the Fund for Trans Generations Rapid Response Fund.

Meyer Memorial Trust

Portland, OR

Meyer Memorial Trust funds community-led work advancing racial, social, and economic justice, including efforts in education, climate, community economies, and support for Black, Native, immigrant, and refugee communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, and 93% of grant dollars went to Oregon recipients. It offers open and invited opportunities, but says it will not open a general application call in 2026; check its website for current opportunities.