Third Way
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$88.4M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Third Way?
Third Way is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Third Way Institute ($84.3M), Breakthrough Energy Foundation ($2.1M), Breakthrough Energy Action Inc ($486K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $88.4M in grants to Third Way between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Way Institute | $84,296,414 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Breakthrough Energy Foundation | $2,055,384 | 1 | 2022 |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | $485,935 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | $321,135 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The James Family Charitable | $300,000 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| The Business Roundtable Inc | $250,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | $150,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Action Fund | $150,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Welcome Party Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Evolve Foundation International | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| North Fund | $85,405 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Our Children Our Future | $45,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Makoff Family Foundation | $25,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Bishop Fund Fd No 2 | $20,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| Peterson Solutions Fund | $17,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc | $6,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bridgewood Fieldwater Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Third Way received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Third Way Institute | SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ECONOMIC, NATIONAL SECURITY, ENERGY AND SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES AND PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE BELIEFS AND POLICY PREFERENCES OF SELF-IDENTIFIED MODERATES. | $21,902,000 |
| 2024 | Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | POLICY DEVELOPMENT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | North Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $75,405 |
| 2024 | The Business Roundtable Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Peterson Solutions Fund | SEE PART IV | $17,000 |
| 2024 | Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc | SPONSORSHIP | $6,500 |
| 2024 | Makoff Family Foundation | Voting Rights | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Third Way Institute | SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ECONOMIC, NATIONAL SECURITY, ENERGY AND SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES AND PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE BELIEFS AND POLICY PREFERENCES OF SELF-IDENTIFIED MODERATES. | $19,809,000 |
| 2023 | Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | POLICY IMPLEMENTATION | $257,341 |
| 2023 | Sixteen Thirty Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $221,135 |
| 2023 | The James Family Charitable | GENERAL | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The James Family Charitable | GENERAL | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Our Children Our Future | Voter education and voter mobilization | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | POLICY DEVELOPMENT | $28,594 |
| 2023 | The Business Roundtable Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE BATTLE AGAINST EXTREMISM FOR A MORE MODERATE POLICY AND POLITICS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Bishop Fund Fd No 2 | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Bishop Fund Fd No 2 | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | North Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Makoff Family Foundation | Voting Rights | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Third Way Institute | SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ECONOMIC, NATIONAL SECURITY, ENERGY AND SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES AND PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE BELIEFS AND POLICY PREFERENCES OF SELF-IDENTIFIED MODERATES. | $18,088,982 |
| 2022 | Breakthrough Energy Foundation | US CLEAN ENERGY INNOVATION POLICIES | $2,055,384 |
| 2022 | Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Environmental Defense Action Fund | POLITICAL AFFAIRS | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The James Family Charitable | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Welcome Party Inc | ADVOCACY | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Sixteen Thirty Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Business Roundtable Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Sharon S Davis Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE BATTLE AGAINST EXTREMISM FOR A MORE MODERATE POCILY AND POLITICS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Makoff Family Foundation | Voting Rights | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Third Way?
Third Way is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Third Way Institute ($84.3M), Breakthrough Energy Foundation ($2.1M), Breakthrough Energy Action Inc ($486K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $88.4M in grants to Third Way between 2020–2024.
Who is Third Way's largest funder?
Third Way Institute is the largest recorded funder of Third Way, with $84.3M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Third Way received?
IRS 990 filings record $88.4M in grants to Third Way across 38 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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