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FREEDOM HOUSE

FREEDOM HOUSE

WASHINGTON, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-1656647
Regional Funder
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FREEDOM HOUSE

WASHINGTON, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-1656647
Regional Funder

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Est.

1941

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Freedom House is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives primarily in Washington, DC, Illinois, and California. With total grants paid amounting to $29.5 million in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

INDEPENDENT NGO THAT CHAMPIONS DEMOCRACY WORLDWIDE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY & ACTION.
Total Funding Given

$29.5M

2024
Grantees funded
33
Multi-year grantees
73%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

11

Median 1st year grant
$36K
Median 2nd year grant
$109K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Douglas Medrue-Googe
Board Member
P
Peter Bass
Board Member
G
Goli Ameri
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FREEDOM HOUSE ?
No. FREEDOM HOUSE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FREEDOM HOUSE give?
FREEDOM HOUSE primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Illinois, and California. 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 FREEDOM HOUSE ’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FREEDOM HOUSE fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FREEDOM HOUSE make each year?
In 2024, FREEDOM HOUSE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $29.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FREEDOM HOUSE fund recently?
In 2024, FREEDOM HOUSE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include PACT INC, American Bar Association, and SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FREEDOM HOUSE ?
FREEDOM HOUSE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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