The Roots of Progress
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$2.0M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Roots of Progress?
The Roots of Progress is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($487K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($251K), Vogt Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to The Roots of Progress between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $486,700 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $251,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vogt Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dechomai Foundation Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charles Koch Institute | $250,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Donors Trust Inc | $116,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Good Ventures Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lum Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $76,000 | 8 | 2021–2024 |
| Cato Institute | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Renaissance Philanthropy Fund | $28,700 | 1 | 2025 |
| Digital Harbor Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $450K.
What grants has The Roots of Progress received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $271,700 |
| 2025 | Good Ventures Foundation | ROOTS OF PROGRESS CONFERENCE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Cato Institute | EVENT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Renaissance Philanthropy Fund | General program suppport | $28,700 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $251,000 |
| 2024 | Vogt Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Dechomai Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Lum Foundation | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $70,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Digital Harbor Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Charles Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $26,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Charles Koch Institute | EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| 2021 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Roots of Progress?
The Roots of Progress is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($487K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($251K), Vogt Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to The Roots of Progress between 2021–2025.
Who is The Roots of Progress's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Roots of Progress, with $487K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has The Roots of Progress received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to The Roots of Progress across 26 grants from 13 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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