Social Security Works Education Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Social Security Works Education Fund?
Social Security Works Education Fund is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.0M), Foundation to Promote Open Society ($400K), People's Action Institute ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M 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 |
| People's Action Institute | $300,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Way to Rise | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| FJC | $100,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $83,544 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Foundation for Middle East Peace | $80,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Jewish Community Federation of San | $75,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Puffin Foundation West Ltd | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Deerfield Partnership Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| A to Z Impact Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ford Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Hesed Fund | $17,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Louis and Anne Abrons Foundation Inc | $11,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Susan Sarandon Charitable Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
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 | The Hesed Fund | GENERAL PURPOSE FUND | $12,500 |
| 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 | People's Action Institute | AFFILIATE STATE PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Puffin Foundation West Ltd | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | FJC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Middle East Peace | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 16 grantmakers, led by Greater Washington Community Foundation ($1.0M), Foundation to Promote Open Society ($400K), People's Action Institute ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M 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 $2.5M in grants to Social Security Works Education Fund across 23 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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