BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER
AI Summary
The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting social justice initiatives. With a total of $120K in grants paid to four grantees in 2025, the Center operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Center can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE LITIGATE, ADVOCATE, AND EDUCATE ON BEHALF OF UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO BRIDGE THE WIDENING GAP BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR AND THE POWERFUL AND THE VOICELESS.
Cause Areas
1
Public interest law
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UC LAW SF FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA
$30K
25%
LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW
Washington, DC
$30K
25%
CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS COALITION
Washington, DC
$30K
25%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER?
No. BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER give?
BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in 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 BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER make each year?
In 2025, BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $120 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER fund recently?
In 2025, BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include UC LAW SF FOUNDATION, LAWYERS COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW, and CAPITAL AREA IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS COALITION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER?
BARBARA MCDOWELL SOCIAL JUSTICE CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.