For the People
Oakland, CA ·EIN 83-3317244 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds For the People?
For the People is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($5.2M), Laura and John Arnold Foundation ($2.4M), Crankstart Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to For the People between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $5,197,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $2,350,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Crankstart Foundation | $1,000,000 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| New Venture Fund | $750,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Just Trust for Education | $700,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $400,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Columbus Foundation | $350,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | $300,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| California Changelawyers | $200,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $150,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $150,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Karpel Foundation | $90,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Kelson Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Universal Music All Together Now | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The California Wellness Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Foundation for the Improvement of Justice | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tides Center | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Palayam Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rosenberg Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has For the People received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF PROSECUTOR-INITIATED RESENTENCING ("PIR") NATIONALLY, RESULTING IN PROSECUTORS OFFICES IMPLEMENTING THE LAW EFFECTIVELY AND IMPROVED ASSISTANCE FOR INCARCERATED PEOPLE RETURNING HOME THROUGH PIR LAWS. | $850,000 |
| 2024 | The Just Trust for Education | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600,000 |
| 2024 | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Just Trust for Education | PROJECT SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | California Changelawyers | LEGAL FELLOWSHIP | $80,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Universal Music All Together Now | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Improvement of Justice | Improving USjustice system | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Palayam Foundation | FORGE NEW PATHWAYS FOR SOCIAL JUSTIC | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Rosenberg Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF HILARY BLOUT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Crankstart Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN REMEDYING UNJUST PRISON SENTENCES | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Crankstart Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | California Changelawyers | LEGAL EMPOWERMENT FUND | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Public Safety | $1,050,000 |
| 2022 | New Venture Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $750,000 |
| 2022 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Crankstart Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN REMEDYING UNJUST PRISON SENTENCES | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Columbus Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Kelson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Karpel Foundation | Grant | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds For the People?
For the People is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($5.2M), Laura and John Arnold Foundation ($2.4M), Crankstart Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to For the People between 2020–2024.
Who is For the People's largest funder?
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of For the People, with $5.2M across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has For the People received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.8M in grants to For the People across 40 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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