New Field Foundation

Merle Chambers Fund

Denver, CO

The Merle Chambers Fund supported equity and democracy work and systemic efforts to improve women’s economic security, including policy change, research, advocacy, public education, and organizational development. Its 2023 and 2024 grant totals varied widely, and its final reported 2025 grant was $70,395 to a Colorado organization; the fund closed on December 31, 2024. It supported preselected organizations only and did not accept unsolicited requests.

Civicus World Alliance for Citizen Participation

Washington, DC

CIVICUS funds civil society groups and activists working to protect civic freedoms, strengthen democratic participation, and build resilience, with particular attention to grassroots and marginalized groups, especially in the Global South. Its grants typically range from US$1,000 to US$10,000, with Crisis Response Fund awards reaching US$20,000 for joint applications; the work is global. It accepts applications year-round for the Crisis Response Fund, while Solidarity Fund requests are limited to eligible CIVICUS members.

Advocates for Youth

Washington, DC

Advocates for Youth partners with young people and their adult allies to champion youth rights to bodily autonomy and build power to transform policies, programs and systems to secure sexual health and equity for all youth.

Alliance for Justice

Washington, DC

Alliance for Justice builds the strength of progressive movements by training and educating nonprofit organizations on advocacy, while harnessing their collective power to transform our state and federal courts.

The Ottinger Foundation Inc

Roseland, NJ

Fund for Constitutional Government

Washington, DC

Fcg is a hub for dynamic projects promoting democracy, government and corporate transparency, fair economies, and the fights against corruption and climate change.

Bernard and Sandra Otterman Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Leadership Conference Education Fund Inc

Washington, DC

The Leadership Conference funds advocacy and programs advancing civil and human rights, including census and data equity, voting rights, communications, and fair technology. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $75,000, and went to organizations in DC, California, New York, Illinois, and Michigan. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Fisher Brothers Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The foundation funds charitable organizations across health, culture, education, civic policy, conservation, and military-family support, with nearly all 2025 grants going to organizations in New York. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $1 million, with a median of $25,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Detention Watch Network

Washington, DC

Detention Watch Network funds U.S.-based grassroots organizations working to end immigration detention, including campaigns to close facilities, oppose expansion, and support people in detention; applicants must be active DWN members. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $128,872, with a median of $16,000. The program is listed as open, but no application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated.

State Voices

Washington, DC

State Voices funds public education and nonpartisan civic engagement, supporting state-based organizations and networks—especially their capacity, staffing, data, and technology needs—to strengthen multiracial democracy. Its 2024 grants ranged from $18,160 to $1,198,488, with a median of $181,320, and supported work across multiple states. The profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Fonda Family Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

The Fonda Family Foundation funds education, health, youth and community programs, Indigenous rights, and other charitable work. In 2025, its 30 grants totaled $426,750, ranging from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $3,500; most funding went to Georgia, followed by California, Washington, D.C., New Mexico, and Vermont. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.