Institute for Freedoms Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$12.4M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Institute for Freedoms Inc?
Institute for Freedoms Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($3.7M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.3M), Impactassetsinc ($1.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.4M in grants to Institute for Freedoms Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Foundation | $3,695,000 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $2,260,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Impactassetsinc | $1,775,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $759,300 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Fourdoves Foundation | $750,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Wayfarer Foundation | $520,600 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Skoll Fund | $510,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $400,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Krupp Family Foundation | $334,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Social Impact Fund | $310,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | $200,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Legacy Global Programs | $192,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | $140,000 | 2 | 2022 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Satterberg Foundation Inc | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Max Stenbeck Charitable Fund | $45,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Heidi & Lola Loening Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sidney E Frank Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Miner Anderson Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Kebok Foundation Agency | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $3.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
What grants has Institute for Freedoms Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Terra Foundation for American Art | ARTS EDUCATION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $900,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING | $415,000 |
| 2024 | Fourdoves Foundation | General | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $205,400 |
| 2024 | Social Impact Fund | Youth Artist Fellowship Program | $110,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPANT TRAVEL TO THE FOR FREEDOMS SUMMIT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR AN ARTIST COMMISSION | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Heidi & Lola Loening Foundation | WORKS WITH ARTISTS TO PRESENT NEW AND EXISTING WORK IN THE PUBLIC SPHEREWORKS WITH ARTISTS TO PRESENT NEW AND EXISTING WORK IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE, | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Sidney E Frank Foundation | FOR FREEDOMES BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Skoll Fund | GENERAL NONPROFIT SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Kebok Foundation Agency | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Fourdoves Foundation | General | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Skoll Fund | Community Development | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $303,900 |
| 2023 | Legacy Global Programs | General Program Support | $192,000 |
| 2023 | Wayfarer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $135,600 |
| 2023 | Social Impact Fund | General Support | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Krupp Family Foundation | TO ASSIST THE RECIPIENT IN CARRYING OUT ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE. | $80,000 |
| 2023 | The Miner Anderson Family Foundation | Lyrics From Lockdown production | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $875,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $525,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $525,000 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $525,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Wayfarer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $385,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Institute for Freedoms Inc?
Institute for Freedoms Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($3.7M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($2.3M), Impactassetsinc ($1.8M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.4M in grants to Institute for Freedoms Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Institute for Freedoms Inc's largest funder?
The Ford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Institute for Freedoms Inc, with $3.7M across 10 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Institute for Freedoms Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.4M in grants to Institute for Freedoms Inc across 44 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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