Open Society Institute
Private foundation NYEIN 13-7029285
Open Society Institute is a private foundation based in New York, NY (EIN 13-7029285). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $269M in grants paid across 676 awards in 2023. Its largest giving areas are Education, Environment, Community Development. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
Funding capacity & financials (FY2023)
From Open Society Institute'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.
Leadership & board
Officers, directors & key staff from Open Society Institute's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
Who does the Open Society Institute fund?
The Open Society Institute 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 $269M across 676 grants, concentrated in Education, Environment, Community Development and Human Services.
What types of organizations does the Open Society Institute fund?
The Open Society Institute's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Education, Environment, Community Development and Human Services. Recent recipients include Bard College, Central European University, Central European University. 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 Open Society Institute give, and what is a typical grant?
In FY2023, the Open Society Institute awarded about $269M across 676 grants — an average grant of about $398K and a median of about $33K.
Where does the Open Society Institute award grants?
The Open Society Institute awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.
Does the Open Society Institute accept unsolicited grant applications?
Like most private foundations, the Open Society Institute 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 Open Society Institute's current guidelines before reaching out.
Who are recent Open Society Institute grant recipients?
Recent Open Society Institute grant recipients include Bard College ($45M); Central European University ($41M); Central European University ($30M); Central European University ($9.3M); Bard College ($7.5M); Media Development Investment Fund ($5.0M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.
Example Open Society Institute grant recipients
A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.
| Bard CollegeNY | $45M |
| Central European UniversityNY | $41M |
| Central European UniversityNY | $30M |
| Central European UniversityNY | $9.3M |
| Bard CollegeNY | $7.5M |
| Media Development Investment FundNY | $5.0M |
| Kurawal Foundation | $3.2M |
| New Venture FundDC | $3.2M |
Based on the Open Society Institute'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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