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The Ploughshares Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that has awarded a total of $3.5 million in grants to 312 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Boston, MA
$485K
3%
Doctors Without Borders USA
New York, NY
$470K
3%

THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP
BOSTON, MA
$400K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
367
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION?
Yes. PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION give?
PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, 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 PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION awarded about 370 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 310 grantees. Recent grantees include PARTNERS IN HEALTH A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, Doctors Without Borders USA, and THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PLOUGHSHARES FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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