Friends of the Congo
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$866K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
32
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Friends of the Congo?
Friends of the Congo is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund ($525K), Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation ($85K), Common Counsel Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $866K in grants to Friends of the Congo between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $525,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation | $85,000 | 3 | 2024 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | $45,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fund for Global Human Rights Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cs Fund | $32,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $27,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $23,319 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation | $18,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Iara Lee and George Gund III Foundation | $18,000 | 3 | 2022 |
| Thom & Gail Williamsen Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rsf Social Finance Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fred R Martin Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| John R Woods Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Fonda Family Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fenwick Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Foundation for a Just Society | $1,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ben Cohen Charitable Trust | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Friends of the Congo received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation | Project Operating Support : The Basandja Coalition | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Common Counsel Foundation | UPRISING CITIES | $45,000 |
| 2024 | Fund for Global Human Rights Inc | ACCESS TO JUSTICE/EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Cs Fund | SUPPORT FOR THE WOMENS FARMERS ORGANIZATIONS | $32,300 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Thom & Gail Williamsen Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation | Project Operating Support : Community Leaders Comp ensation | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Fred R Martin Foundation | RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS ABOUT CHALLENGES IN THE CONGO AND SUPPORT CONGOLESE INSTITITUTIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation | to support GROUPEMENT D'ORGANISATIONS VILLAGEOISES D'AUTO-DEVELOPPEMENT (GOVA) | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John R Woods Foundation | SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Fonda Family Foundation Inc | FURTHER ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for a Just Society | EMPLOYEE MATCHING GIFT | $1,300 |
| 2024 | Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation | Wellness Grant | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $50 |
| 2023 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Rsf Social Finance Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF CONGO BASIN PROJECT | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation | L'association Comite Afro Europeen RDC | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation | Initiative des Jeunes Femmes en Action | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Iara Lee and George Gund III Foundation | Lumumba Scholars Fund | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Iara Lee and George Gund III Foundation | Yole!Africa fund | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Iara Lee and George Gund III Foundation | L'association Comite Afro Europeen RDC Fund | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Fenwick Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $23,319 |
| 2021 | Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation | L'association Comit Afro Europen RDC | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $150,000 |
| 2020 | Cultures of Resistance Network Foundation | Congo Love project | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of the Congo?
Friends of the Congo is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund ($525K), Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation ($85K), Common Counsel Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $866K in grants to Friends of the Congo between 2020–2024.
Who is Friends of the Congo's largest funder?
Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund is the largest recorded funder of Friends of the Congo, with $525K across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Friends of the Congo received?
IRS 990 filings record $866K in grants to Friends of the Congo across 32 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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