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PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC

PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2764520
Regional Funder
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PLOUGHSHARES FUND INC

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-2764520
Regional Funder

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Est.

1981

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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Ploughshares Fund Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, DC, California, and Massachusetts. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Ploughshares Fund 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.
Total Funding Given

$3.8M

2024
Grantees funded
68
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

39

Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$80K
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Emma Belcher
Board Member
E
Elizabeth Warner
Board Member
A
Amy McGrath
Board Member

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.
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