Social Security Works Education Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.7M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Social Security Works Education Fund?
Social Security Works Education Fund is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.0M), Foundation to Promote Open Society ($400K), The Intercept Media Inc ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Social Security Works Education Fund between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $1,032,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $400,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| The Intercept Media Inc | $280,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Way to Rise | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| People's Action Institute | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| FJC | $125,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $83,544 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Puffin Foundation West Ltd | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ford Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Middle East Peace | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Deerfield Partnership Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| A to Z Impact Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Hesed Fund | $17,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc | $11,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Query on Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.1M.
What grants has Social Security Works Education Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Greater Washington Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,032,500 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Hesed Fund | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Query on Inc | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Intercept Media Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT | $280,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | TO SUPPORT ESTABLISHING A DROP SITE NEWS MENA DESK TO TO BRIDGE A CRITICAL INFORMATION GAP IN INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Way to Rise | GENERAL OPERATING | $200,000 |
| 2024 | People's Action Institute | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | FJC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Puffin Foundation West Ltd | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Middle East Peace | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR PODCAST CENTERED ON POVERTY AND DISABILITY. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR PODCAST CENTERED ON POVERTY AND DISABILITY. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $8,544 |
| 2024 | The Hesed Fund | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | CIVIL RIGHTS/SOCIAL ACTION/ADVOCACY | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | FJC | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | to provide general support | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc | Contribution designated for Business Leaders for Health Care Transformation | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Deerfield Partnership Foundation | COVID-19 Support | $35,000 |
| 2020 | A to Z Impact Foundation | Masks for America program | $35,000 |
| 2020 | FJC | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc | Business for Medicare for All Program | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Social Security Works Education Fund?
Social Security Works Education Fund is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.0M), Foundation to Promote Open Society ($400K), The Intercept Media Inc ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Social Security Works Education Fund between 2020–2025.
Who is Social Security Works Education Fund's largest funder?
Greater Washington Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Social Security Works Education Fund, with $1.0M across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Social Security Works Education Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to Social Security Works Education Fund across 27 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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