Funders for Esther INC

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding civil rights & advocacy organizations in WI — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

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25 funders found

Broad match Amazonsmile Foundation $78K · 386 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $78K across 386 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2022–2023
Avg grant $203Most recent 2023
Why this funder (386 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $7.6M · 222 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $7.6M across 222 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $34KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (222 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $3.5M · 135 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $3.5M across 135 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $26KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (135 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Tides Foundation $4.9M · 96 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CA
Gave $4.9M across 96 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $51KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (96 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $1.5M · 93 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $1.5M across 93 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $16KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (93 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Chicago Community Trust $4.1M · 85 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $4.1M across 85 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $49KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (85 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC $1.9M · 67 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · GA
Gave $1.9M across 67 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $28KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (67 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program $2.1M · 76 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $2.1M across 76 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $28KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (76 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Mightycause Charitable Foundation $1.1M · 55 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $1.1M across 55 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $19KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (55 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation $1.5M · 50 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $1.5M across 50 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $31KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (50 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $941K · 51 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $941K across 51 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $18KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (51 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Amalgamated Charitable Foundation INC $2.1M · 41 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $2.1M across 41 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $51KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (41 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $1.3M · 43 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $1.3M across 43 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $29KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (43 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust INC $533K · 40 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $533K across 40 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $13KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (40 grants to similar orgs)
Broad match All Hands on Deck Network INC $2.3M · 46 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MA
Gave $2.3M across 46 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
Avg grant $50KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (46 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor National Philanthropic Trust $1.3M · 45 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $1.3M across 45 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $30KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (45 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Charities Aid Foundation America $702K · 32 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $702K across 32 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $22KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (32 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Crossroads Fund INC $1.2M · 41 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IL
Gave $1.2M across 41 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $28KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (41 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan $896K · 30 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MI
Gave $896K across 30 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $30KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (30 grants to similar orgs)
Broad match Otto Bremer Trust $1.2M · 29 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $1.2M across 29 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
Avg grant $41KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (29 grants to similar orgs)
Broad match Polk Bros Foundation INC $618K · 30 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $618K across 30 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
Avg grant $21KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (30 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Paypal Charitable Giving Fund $422K · 28 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $422K across 28 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (28 grants to similar orgs)
Broad match Field Foundation of Illinois INC $798K · 28 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $798K across 28 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
Avg grant $28KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (28 grants to similar orgs)
Broad match Michigan Civic Action Fund $1.8M · 25 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MI
Gave $1.8M across 25 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
Avg grant $70KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (25 grants to similar orgs)
Broad match John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) $739K · 31 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $739K across 31 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in your region, 2021–2024
Avg grant $24KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (31 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from civil rights & advocacy grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org