OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
13-7029285
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Open for Solicitation
Major Foundation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
New York, NY, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
13-7029285
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Major Foundation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Open Society Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has disbursed a total of $146.9 million across 1,991 grants in 2024, primarily focusing on foundations and media access and policy. This funder is open for unsolicited proposals, encouraging prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their current profile page to assess fit for their initiatives. Notably, the organization has significant funding concentrations in New York, Washington, D.C., and California.
Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY
$323.2M
24%
BARD COLLEGE
$211.6M
16%
THE INSTITUTE FOR NEW ECONOMIC THINKING INC
$120.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
559
Median 1st year grant
$773
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE?
Yes. OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE 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 OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE give?
OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, 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 OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE awarded about 560 grants, totaling nearly $146.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 1,990 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CENTRAL EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY, BARD COLLEGE, and THE INSTITUTE FOR NEW ECONOMIC THINKING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE’s website.