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THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS

THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-2264584
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THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-2264584

Overview

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Est.

2005

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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THE WORKING WORLD INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, New York, and North Carolina. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE WORKING WORLD IS AN APPLIED RESEARCH ORGANIZATION STUDYING, TESTING, ASSESSING AND IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE EXPANSION OF DEMOCRATIC ENTERPRISE AND COMMUNITY-CONTROLLED NON-EXTRACTIVE CAPITAL.
Total Funding Given

$1.5M

2024
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
41%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

20

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$33.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Margo Dalal
Board Member
E
Emily Lerman
Board Member
A
Andrew Delmonte
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS?
No. THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS give?
THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and North Carolina. 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 WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS make each year?
In 2024, THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS fund recently?
In 2024, THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include POSSIBILITY LABS, Colaborativa La Milpa, and CINCINNATI UNION COOPERATIVE INITIATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS?
THE WORKING WORLD INC DBA SEED COMMONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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