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PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION

PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3065716
Regional Funder
Logo for "PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION"

PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-3065716
Regional Funder

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Est.

1981

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on advancing social justice and civil rights through its grantmaking efforts. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $329.9K in grants to 16 selected grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that is strictly by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential partnerships can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CONDUCTS RESEARCH, LEGAL AND EDUCATION WORK ON BEHALF OF FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES.
Total Funding Given

$329.9K

2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

3

Median 1st year grant
$9.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Svante Myrick
Board Member
Y
Yolanda Parker
Board Member
H
Horacio Trujillo
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION?
No. PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION give?
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Alabama, 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 PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,476. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $330 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY, NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and Woke Vote. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION?
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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