Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan

Progressive Caucus Action Fund

Washington, DC

The Progressive Caucus Action Fund ("the pcaf") is working across the progressive movement to unite stakeholders around common goals, build infrastructure, and secure real policy wins. We advance peopl-centered policies that build racial, economic and gender.

Promote the Vote Fund Inc

Lansing, MI

Promote the Vote Fund will conduct research and educate the public on issues related to expanding the electorate, voting rights, redistricting reform, election protection in Michigan, and advocating on behalf of those issues to the extent that no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, except as is otherwise provided by section 501(h) of the internal revenue code.

State Engagement Fund

Raleigh, NC

STATE ENGAGEMENT FUND supports nonprofit capacity-building and coordination in health care, public education, equality, the environment, poverty, civic engagement, and communications. Its two 2024 grants ranged from about $1.3 million to $18.1 million, with most funding going to North Carolina and the remainder to Washington, DC. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Powerpac Org

San Francisco, CA

To mobilize voters to support a social justice agenda.

North Star Collaborative Foundation

Portland, OR

Progress Michigan Inc

Lansing, MI

Priorities USA

Washington, DC

Priorities USA funds grassroots organizations building digital advertising capacity, especially groups working on voter activation, civic engagement, and voting rights; grants may include training and technical support. Typical awards are $10,000–$50,000, with a separate 2024 initiative awarding $10,000–$30,000, to state and local groups across the United States. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Morey Bernstein

Annandale, VA

The Morey Bernstein funds organizations working in areas including health and medical care, human rights, legal assistance, democracy education, and public broadcasting, with grants reported across several states and Washington, DC. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $13,000, with a median of $4,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Susie Tompkins Buell Foundation

San Francisco, CA

The foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations advancing women’s and girls’ civic engagement and leadership, climate solutions, and community transformation, with 2024 grants ranging from $720 to $50,000 and a median of $15,000. It is based in San Francisco and gave most of its 2024 grant dollars to organizations in New York, Washington, D.C., California, Ohio, and Michigan. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

National Women's Law Center

Washington, DC

The National Women’s Law Center funds nonprofits advancing gender justice, including work on child care and economic justice in New Mexico and South Carolina; its broader grantmaking supports advocacy and policy work. In 2025, grants ranged from $15,000 to $560,000, with a median of $31,270, and were concentrated in Washington, DC. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Michigan Public Employees Benefit Trust

Detroit, MI

In its final 2021 distribution, the Michigan Public Employees Benefit Trust funded Michigan 501(c)(3) organizations doing charitable and educational work, with grants typically around $50,000 (ranging from $12,500 to $216,494). The trust was winding down and distributing its remaining assets; the profile does not state whether it accepted unsolicited requests.

Five Together Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Five Together Foundation funds services for families in need, youth development and leadership, and community building, including education, food and housing security, and civic engagement. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25,000 to $750,000, with a median of $100,000, focused primarily on Maine, New York City, Philadelphia, Miami, San Diego, and East Africa. It uses an invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited requests.