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THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION

THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-1919791
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION

New York, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-1919791
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

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Est.

1954

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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The New World Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid out a total of $8.3 million across 536 grants in 2024, primarily focusing on Massachusetts, Arizona, and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS ACROSS AMERICA AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Total Funding Given

$8.3M

2024
Grantees funded
536
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

123

Median 1st year grant
$23.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Colin Greer
Board Member
F
Fred Azcarate
Board Member
D
David Harrison
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION?
No. THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION give?
THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Arizona, and New York. 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 NEW WORLD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $24 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $8.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 470 grantees. Recent grantees include ENVIRONMENTAL VOTER PROJECT INC, GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC, and COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION?
THE NEW WORLD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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