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SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL

BROOKLYN, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-1325070
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SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL

BROOKLYN, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-1325070

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Est.

1924

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, operating primarily by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, SSRC awarded a total of $14.7K across 26 grantees. Nonprofits interested in collaborating with SSRC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE COUNCIL APPOINTS COMMITTEES OF SCHOLARS TO ADVANCE RESEARCH IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES THROUGH THE GENERATION OF NEW IDEAS AND THE TRAINING OF SCHOLARS.
Total Funding Given

$14.7K

2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
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Anna Harvey
Board Member
M
Margaret Levenstein
Board Member
J
Joseph Schull
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL?
No. SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL give?
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Cornell University, Northwestern University, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL?
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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