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The OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND is a 501(c) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Washington, and California, having paid out a total of $16.8 million to 81 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
STUDY AND PROMOTE MORE EFFECTIVE GIVING FOR PUBLIC POLICY, ADVOCACY AND SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSES
Cause Areas
4
Philanthropy
Public policy
Welfare
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ACCOUNTABLE JUSTICE ACTION FUND
$57.5M
28%
Breakthrough Energy Action Inc
$49.8M
24%
TIDES ADVOCACY
$12.2M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$246.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$420K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND?
No. OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND give?
OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Washington, 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 PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $247 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND make each year?
In 2024, OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $16.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND fund recently?
In 2024, OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include ACCOUNTABLE JUSTICE ACTION FUND, Breakthrough Energy Action Inc, and TIDES ADVOCACY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND?
OPEN PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.