Groundswell Fund
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The Groundswell Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, New York, and Florida. With a total of $17.5 million granted to 458 organizations in 2024, it operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Groundswell Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Groundswell supports a stronger, more effective U.S. movement for reproductive justice by mobilizing new funding and capacity building resources to grassroots organizing and policy change efforts let to empower low income women, women of color, transgender people and gender non-conforming people.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMONSENSE CHILDBIRTH INC
$2.4M
2%
NATIONAL LATINA INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
$2.1M
2%
COLORADO ORGANIZATION FOR LATINA OPPORTUNITY AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
$1.9M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
216
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Groundswell Fund?
No. Groundswell Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Groundswell Fund give?
Groundswell Fund primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Florida. 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 Groundswell Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Groundswell Fund fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 Groundswell Fund make each year?
In 2024, Groundswell Fund awarded about 220 grants, totaling nearly $17.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Groundswell Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Groundswell Fund awarded grants to about 460 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMONSENSE CHILDBIRTH INC, NATIONAL LATINA INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, and COLORADO ORGANIZATION FOR LATINA OPPORTUNITY AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Groundswell Fund?
Groundswell Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.