Grantmaking public charity · EIN 83-4011547
North Fund
Washington, DC
North Fund is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $34M in grants paid across 70 grants, with $50.5M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Your Community Pac, Sixteen Thirty Fund and Rewiring America Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check North Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The north fund makes grants to multiple organizations and committed community leaders. the fund requires grantees to sign grant agreements certifying that all activities are consistent with allowable social welfare work consistent with the north fund's mission and purpose. the north fund requires that grantees submit interim and post-grant reports to help ensure that all funds are properly managed and expended, and the north fund requires that funds be returned if reports are not properly filed or if funds are not spent.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The north fund partners with committed community leaders to help make our country a more just, fair, and equitable place to live, work, and raise families. it focuses on supporting innovative social entrepreneurship, educational initiatives, and advocacy campaigns that lift up communities and create real and lasting change.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your Community Pac | Wilmington, DE | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $5,700,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $5,291,332 |
| Rewiring America Inc | Washington, DC | Technology and Innovation | $2,400,000 |
| Global Impact Social Welfare Fund | Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,671,484 |
| Advance American Democracy Inc | Wilmington, DE | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,250,000 |
| Michigan Civic Action Fund | Madison Heights, MI | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,250,000 |
| Run for Something Action Fund | Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,250,000 |
| Make North Carolina First | Raleigh, NC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $1,245,000 |
| Western Organization Resource Council | Billings, MT | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $995,000 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative | Columbus, OH | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $750,000 |
| Keep Country First Policy Action | Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $700,000 |
| New Left Accelerator | Alameda, CA | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $700,000 |
| Humanity Forward | Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $650,000 |
| Georgia Investor Action Fund | Atlanta, GA | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $600,000 |
| Dirt Road Organizing | Nobleboro, ME | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $530,000 |
| Accelerate Action Inc | Boston, MA | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $500,000 |
| Emerge America | San Francisco, CA | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $500,000 |
| Montana Values Action Fund | Missoula, MT | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $500,000 |
| The Ohio Organizing Campaign | Youngstown, OH | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $450,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Inc | Madison, WI | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $300,000 |
| Engage for Common Sense Solutions | Washington, DC | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $300,000 |
| Forward Montana | Missoula, MT | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $300,000 |
| Naacp Ms State Conference | Jackson, MS | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $300,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates Inc | Atlanta, GA | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $300,000 |
| Red Wine & Blue | Shaker Heights, OH | Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy | $275,000 |
The 25 largest of 70 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$13.6M · 19 grants
- Delaware$6.95M · 2 grants
- Ohio$2.21M · 6 grants
- Montana$2M · 5 grants
- North Carolina$1.58M · 4 grants
- California$1.45M · 3 grants
- Michigan$1.38M · 3 grants
- Georgia$900K · 2 grants
- New Mexico$550K · 4 grants
- Massachusetts$536K · 2 grants
- Maine$530K · 1 grant
- Mississippi$400K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does North Fund accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check North Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does North Fund give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $33,964,221 in grants paid (70 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has North Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Your Community Pac (DE), $5.7M, Sixteen Thirty Fund (DC), $5.29M, Rewiring America Inc (DC), $2.4M, Global Impact Social Welfare Fund (DC), $1.67M and Advance American Democracy Inc (DE), $1.25M.