Lawfare Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$4.8M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Lawfare Institute?
Lawfare Institute is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($2.1M), John S and James L Knight Foundation ($745K), Pritzker Military Foundation ($505K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.8M in grants to Lawfare Institute between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $2,120,000 | 10 | 2020–2023 |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | $745,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Pritzker Military Foundation | $505,100 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $400,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Klarman Family Foundation | $300,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | $125,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Skoll Fund | $114,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Weininger Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Skoll Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Craig Newmark Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Brookings Institution | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Democracy Fund Inc | $50,000 | 2 | 2018 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $25,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charles Koch Foundation | $14,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Hudson-Webber Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Abbie Friedman Family Foundation | $363 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Engel Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2022 |
| First Eagle Investments Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2018) to $1.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $85K.
What grants has Lawfare Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Weininger Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE DEFENSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE LAWFARE INSTITUTES INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN POLICY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. | $625,000 |
| 2024 | The Weininger Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR THE DEFENSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $25,500 |
| 2024 | Abbie Friedman Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $363 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR A COLLABORATION BETWEEN LAWFARE AND RISKY BUSINESS MEDIA | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Skoll Fund | Community Development | $114,000 |
| 2023 | The Klarman Family Foundation | Healthy Democracy: Unrestricted operating support | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Pritzker Military Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | TO SPONSOR A WHITE PAPER SERIES THAT EXPLORES ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAW, GOVERNMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY. | $60,000 |
| 2023 | The Brookings Institution | RESEARCH COLLABORATION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $105,000 |
| 2022 | The Klarman Family Foundation | Healthy Democracy: Unrestricted operating support for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Skoll Foundation | JANUARY 6 PROJECT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Pritzker Military Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | TO SPONSOR A WHITE PAPER SERIES THAT EXPLORES ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF LAW, GOVERNMENT, AND TECHNOLOGY. | $60,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR REVISING HR HANDBOOK AND POLICIES WITH A FOCUS ON DEI | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Engel Foundation Inc | SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $50 |
| 2021 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2021 | Pritzker Military Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $205,100 |
| 2021 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community Development | $150,000 |
| 2021 | The Klarman Family Foundation | Healthy Democracy: Unrestricted operating support for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Craig Newmark Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Lawfare Institute?
Lawfare Institute is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($2.1M), John S and James L Knight Foundation ($745K), Pritzker Military Foundation ($505K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.8M in grants to Lawfare Institute between 2018–2025.
Who is Lawfare Institute's largest funder?
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Lawfare Institute, with $2.1M across 10 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Lawfare Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.8M in grants to Lawfare Institute across 44 grants from 20 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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