Soros Economic Development Fund
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-3965896
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-3965896
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Soros Economic Development Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily makes grants through a relationship-based, invitation-only process and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the fund paid a total of $6.5 million across 15 grantees, with significant funding directed towards New York, California, and Delaware. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
3
Economic development
Media access and policy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY
$80M
88%
ACUMEN FUND INC
$3M
3%
ABORTION COALITION FOR TELEMEDICINE INC
$1M
1%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$250K
Median 2nd year grant
$267.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Soros Economic Development Fund?
No. Soros Economic Development Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Soros Economic Development Fund give?
Soros Economic Development Fund primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Delaware. 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 Soros Economic Development Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Soros Economic Development Fund fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $250 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Soros Economic Development Fund make each year?
In 2024, Soros Economic Development Fund awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Soros Economic Development Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Soros Economic Development Fund awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE OPEN SOCIETY, ACUMEN FUND INC, and ABORTION COALITION FOR TELEMEDICINE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Soros Economic Development Fund?
Soros Economic Development Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.