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Freedom Together Foundation

New York, NY

The foundation funds work to strengthen multiracial democracy and build community and worker power, racial and gender justice, movement infrastructure, reproductive health, medical research, and community institutions. In 2024, its grants ranged from $5,000 to $14 million, with a median of $500,000; its largest shares went to organizations in Washington, DC, New York, California, Massachusetts, and Illinois. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Irving S Johnson and Alwyn N Johnson

Indianapolis, IN

The foundation supports varied charitable work, including human services, health care, civil rights, reproductive health, and environmental sustainability, with grants across multiple states and the largest shares going to Indiana, Maine, Virginia, New York, and Kansas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $42,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts applications by letter with an IRS tax-exempt determination letter; the stated deadline is September 30.

Field Foundation of Illinois

Chicago, IL

The Field Foundation funds arts and culture, community-led investment, journalism and storytelling, and local leaders working to build community power, primarily in Chicago’s South and West Sides. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, though awards ranged from $300 to more than $1.1 million. Some programs accept applications or requests, while Community Investments is invitation-based; Journalism & Storytelling requests are considered on a rolling basis.

WK Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds community-led work focused on children’s health and education, good food, family economic security, racial equity and equitable opportunity. It gives across the United States, with long-term commitments in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans, and also funds in parts of Mexico and Haiti; its 2024 median grant was $100,000. It accepts proposals at any time through its website and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

The Ford Foundation

New York, NY

The Ford Foundation funds organizations, individuals, and ideas working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work in areas such as immigrant justice, criminal justice reform, gender equity, and arts and culture, through grants around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000, with amounts ranging from $45 to $15 million; it does not accept unsolicited requests by mail, email, or phone.

Shriver Center on Poverty Law

Chicago, IL

The Shriver Center on Poverty Law (the shriver center) is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation that fights for racial and economic justice by advancing laws and policies that change people's lives.

Retirement Research Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Retirement Research Foundation funds work to improve older adults’ quality of life, including advocacy, direct services, research, knowledge sharing, and organizational capacity building, with priorities such as caregiving, housing, economic security, age equity, and social connection. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $143,626, with a median of $16,113; it supports national-scope advocacy, research, and knowledge sharing, and Illinois-based direct services and capacity building. A Letter of Inquiry is required before consideration.

The Lipman-Sherman Family Foundation

New York, NY

The Joyce Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Joyce Foundation funds policy research, development, and advocacy advancing racial equity and economic mobility, across areas including education, the environment, democracy, culture, gun violence prevention and justice reform, and journalism. Its grants primarily support work in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin; the 2024 median grant was $80,000, with awards ranging from $685 to $1 million. It accepts online letters of inquiry year-round, but formal proposals are by invitation only.

Foundation to Promote Open Society

New York, NY

It supports organizations and movements advancing rights, equity, justice, and accountable democracy, with work spanning the United States and six global regions. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $44.9 million, with a median of about $257,000; most grants go to organizations the foundations approach directly, though some programs use proposals or letters of inquiry.

The Cabot Family Charitable Trust

Boston, MA

The Cabot Family Charitable Trust funds arts and culture, education and youth development, conservation, health and human services, and civic programs, with a preference for work serving young people and young children. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000, primarily for organizations in Boston and nearby communities; it also considers organizations with Cabot family philanthropic ties. Its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, though its website describes an open application process.

Mildred H McEvoy Foundation

Worcester, MA

The foundation supports health, education, cultural, and human service organizations, primarily based in Boothbay, Maine, and Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $493,310, with a median of $10,000. It accepts requests; applicants should send a letter, project plan, budget, and 501(c)(3) proof to Sumner B. Tilton Jr. before June 1.