Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Open Society Institute
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $540
- Typical grant
- $540 to $540 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $540, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 558 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $146.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $146.9M | $540 | 1 |
| 2023 | $269.3M | $12K | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Open society institute grants dept · new york · 2125480600
- What to send
- Refer to website at www.opensocietyfoundations.org
- Deadlines
- Refer to website at www.opensocietyfoundations.org
- Limits
- Refer to website at www.opensocietyfoundations.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Alexander SorosTrustee
- Maija ArbolinoTreasurer/cfo
- Greg TaylorGlobal director of ops (former)
- Leonard BenardoSenior vice president
- Mark Malloch-BrownTrustee & president (thru 3/31/2024)
- Binaifer NowrojeePresident (as of 4/1/2024)
- Nicole WilettChief of staff (thru 1/31/2024)
- Laura SilberTrustee (as of 12/19/2024)
- Pedro AbramovayVice president, programs
- Sandra BrekaVp and coo
- Samantha Stokes-BaydurChief people and culture officer
- Catherine LivingstonGen counsel, secretary (thru 1/17/24)
- Debbie FineGen counsel, secretary (as of 1/17/24)
- Smita SinghChief strategy officer (former)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Matching gift program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Matching gift program | $540 |
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