The Commonwealth Fund
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-1635260
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-1635260
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Commonwealth Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on news and public information, as well as foundations. In 2025, it awarded a total of $31.3 million across 757 grantees, with significant funding directed to DC, NY, and MA. The Fund is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
News and public information
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Commonwealth Fund
$24.3M
12%
President and Fellows of Harvard College
$17.9M
9%
The Urban Institute
$6.1M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
534
Median 1st year grant
$1.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Commonwealth Fund?
Yes. The Commonwealth Fund accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does The Commonwealth Fund give?
The Commonwealth Fund primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 The Commonwealth Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Commonwealth Fund fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,563. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Commonwealth Fund make each year?
In 2025, The Commonwealth Fund awarded about 530 grants, totaling nearly $31.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Commonwealth Fund fund recently?
In 2025, The Commonwealth Fund awarded grants to about 760 grantees. Recent grantees include The Commonwealth Fund, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and The Urban Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Commonwealth Fund?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting The Commonwealth Fund’s website.