Private foundation · EIN 90-0747216
Freedom Together Foundation
New York, NY
Freedom Together Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $470M in grants and contributions paid across 597 grants, with $4.07B in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Blue Meridian Partners Inc, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc and Movement Strategy Center.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | New York, NY | Blue Meridian Partners: General Partnership Recommitment | $14,000,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Solidarity Fund | $12,500,000 |
| Movement Strategy Center | Oakland, CA | Energy Efficiency for All | $8,000,000 |
| Voter Registration Project | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $8,000,000 |
| Community Change | Washington, DC | Toward a Freedom to Thrive | $7,000,000 |
| Community Change | Washington, DC | 2024 Civic Engagement Rapid Response | $6,500,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | Trusted Elections Fund | $6,250,000 |
| Windward Fund | Washington, DC | Advancing Environmental Justice Through the Fund to Build Grassroots Power | $6,150,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | The Picower Institute Innovation Fund (piif) | $5,550,000 |
| Bend the Arc a Jewish Partnership for Justice | New York, NY | Youth Organizing for Climate Action and Racial Equity | $5,000,000 |
| Bridgespan Group Inc | Boston, MA | Bridgespan Knowledge & Innovation Fund | $5,000,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Washington, DC | Strengthening Democracy by Advancing Economic and Racial Justice | $5,000,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Changing the Narrative: Racial Justice Reform in America | $5,000,000 |
| Foundation for City College | New York, NY | Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice | $5,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | Collaborative for Gender + Reproductive Equity | $5,000,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | Advancing Strategies to Reduce Poverty and Increase Opportunity | $4,500,000 |
| Elevate Energy | Chicago, IL | National Approach to Scaling Efficiency in Affordable Housing | $4,500,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone Inc | New York, NY | Economic Mobility | $4,500,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | San Francisco, CA | Knowledge Into Action: Improve Access and Equity, Innovate Policy, Leverage Funding, Build Local Partnerships and Capacity, and Strengthen Low-Income Communitie | $4,500,000 |
| Bridgespan Group Inc | Boston, MA | For the Bridgespan Institute | $4,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | Meeting the Moment and Working Towards an Equitable Future Through Patient-Centered Reproductive Health Care | $4,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | Abundant Futures Fund | $4,000,000 |
| Miami Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | Reimagining the Civic Commons 3.0 | $3,500,000 |
| New School | New York, NY | Healthy Affordable Materials Project (hamp) | $3,375,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Funders for Housing and Opportunity | $3,330,000 |
The 25 largest of 597 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$138M · 136 grants
- New York$121M · 159 grants
- California$77.4M · 102 grants
- Massachusetts$36.6M · 39 grants
- Illinois$12M · 19 grants
- Virginia$7.22M · 11 grants
- Florida$7.02M · 8 grants
- Alabama$6.75M · 4 grants
- Georgia$6.41M · 9 grants
- Maryland$5.9M · 7 grants
- Connecticut$4.63M · 5 grants
- Minnesota$4.4M · 9 grants
Quick answers
Does Freedom Together Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Freedom Together Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Freedom Together Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $469,974,092 in grants and contributions paid (597 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Freedom Together Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Blue Meridian Partners Inc (NY), $14M, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc (DC), $12.5M, Movement Strategy Center (CA), $8M, Voter Registration Project (DC), $8M and Community Change (DC), $7M.