PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC
AI Summary
PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with $2.8M in total grants paid across 37 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE AND EVENTUALLY ELIMINATE THE THREAT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
Cause Areas
1
International relations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Arms Control Associations
Washington, DC
$1.4M
5%
FOREIGN POLICY FOR AMERICA
Washington, DC
$1.1M
4%
THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$900K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 68 grantees
- 55 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC?
No. PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC give?
PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Massachusetts. 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 FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include The Arms Control Associations, FOREIGN POLICY FOR AMERICA, and THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC?
PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.