Our Part
Our Part is a private foundation based in Aventura, Florida. It funds initiatives to fight the climate crisis and protect democracy, with an emphasis on movement building, advocacy, and direct action.
Our Part at a glance
In short: Our Part gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -96.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -92.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $643,518
- +805.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Our Part
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. No application process, materials, or deadline are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19501 Biscayne Blvd 400, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: (305) 914-8022
Website: https://www.our-part.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our Part funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Youth Services America ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 129 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars listed went entirely to a recipient in Washington, DC. This describes that year’s reported grant, not a stated geographic funding focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Our Part gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 17% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $939K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Services America Washington, DC | Youth Services | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $643,518 | $813,648 | $22,939 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $3,840 | $60,001 |
| 2023 | $71,083 | $512,765 | $272,645 | $250,000 | 2 | $250,000 | $229,843 | $18,758 |
| 2022 | $186,753 | — | $2,094,106 | $939,205 | 43 | $939,205 | $880,078 | $36,577 |
| 2021 | $331,631 | $88,463 | $923,819 | $566,500 | 46 | $566,500 | $793,866 | $92,106 |
| 2020 | $379,731 | $65,021 | $1,121,650 | $915,700 | 37 | — | $785,272 | $84,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Our Part reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Our Part’s stated mission is to fund initiatives that fight the climate crisis and protect democracy. Its website identifies clean energy, democracy, carbon farming, and financial advocacy as areas of work. It describes supporting efforts to combat voter suppression and promote voter turnout, advance renewable energy and storage, draw carbon from the atmosphere through healthy soil, and change financial institutions’ support for fossil fuels.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Our Part reported one grant totaling $10,000. The recipient was Youth Services America in Washington, DC; the stated purpose was “YOUTH SERVICES.” In 2023, it reported two grants totaling $250,000, and in 2022, 43 grants totaling $939,205.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Burch and Marsha Soffer as trustees.
Our Part's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marsha Soffer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Burch
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jill Soffer (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Our Part
How much does Our Part give each year?
Our Part gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 2 grants.
How large is Our Part?
Our Part reported $644K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Our Part fund?
Our Part’s stated mission is to fund initiatives that fight the climate crisis and protect democracy. Its website identifies clean energy, democracy, carbon farming, and financial advocacy as areas of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our Part?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Our Part make grants?
The 2024 grant dollars listed went entirely to a recipient in Washington, DC. This describes that year’s reported grant, not a stated geographic funding focus.
What is Our Part's EIN?
Our Part's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4403495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Our Part accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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