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Foundation To Promote Open Society

Private foundation NYEIN 26-3753801

Foundation To Promote Open Society is a private foundation based in New York, NY (EIN 26-3753801). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $759M in grants paid across 1,342 awards in 2023. Its largest giving areas are Education, Community Development, Environment. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$759M
Grants paid (FY2023)
1,342
Grants awarded
$566K
Avg grant
$250K
Median grant
EducationCommunity DevelopmentEnvironmentArts CultureHuman ServicesHealthcare

Funding capacity & financials (FY2023)

From Foundation To Promote Open Society's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$10.5B
Total assets (capacity)
7.2% of assets
Annual giving rate
$1.2B
Gross income

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from Foundation To Promote Open Society's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

George Soros
DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN
Andrea Soros Colombel
DIRECTOR
Alexander Soros
DIRECTOR
Maija Arbolino
TREASURER
Catherine Livingston
SECRETARY

Who does the Foundation To Promote Open Society fund?

The Foundation To Promote Open Society is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2023), it paid about $759M across 1,342 grants, concentrated in Education, Community Development, Environment and Arts Culture.

What types of organizations does the Foundation To Promote Open Society fund?

The Foundation To Promote Open Society's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Education, Community Development, Environment and Arts Culture. Recent recipients include Open Society Foundation London, Soros Economic Development Fund, Open Society Initiative For West Africa. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the Foundation To Promote Open Society give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2023, the Foundation To Promote Open Society awarded about $759M across 1,342 grants — an average grant of about $566K and a median of about $250K.

Where does the Foundation To Promote Open Society award grants?

The Foundation To Promote Open Society awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the Foundation To Promote Open Society accept unsolicited grant applications?

Like most private foundations, the Foundation To Promote Open Society generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the Foundation To Promote Open Society's current guidelines before reaching out.

Who are recent Foundation To Promote Open Society grant recipients?

Recent Foundation To Promote Open Society grant recipients include Open Society Foundation London ($41M); Soros Economic Development Fund ($21M); Open Society Initiative For West Africa ($19M); Central European University ($15M); Alliance For Open Society International INC ($12M); International Crisis Group (Washington Office) ($12M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Example Foundation To Promote Open Society grant recipients

A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.

Open Society Foundation London$41M
Soros Economic Development FundNY$21M
Open Society Initiative For West Africa$19M
Central European UniversityNY$15M
Alliance For Open Society International INCNY$12M
International Crisis Group (Washington Office)DC$12M
Open Society Foundation London$11M
Equis InstituteCA$10M

Based on the Foundation To Promote Open Society's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2023). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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