Funders for American Security Project

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding public & societal benefit organizations in DC — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

Every match below is backed by real grants this funder reported paying to organizations like yours. We never show a reason we can’t source to a filed grant record. Grants far larger than this organization’s budget are set aside so the matches stay realistic.

25 funders found

DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $2.5M · 47 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $2.5M across 47 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $53KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (47 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Laura and John Arnold Foundation $1.6M · 20 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · TX
Gave $1.6M across 20 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $79KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (20 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation $2.1M · 19 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $2.1M across 19 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $113KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (19 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $1.8M · 26 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $1.8M across 26 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $70KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (26 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Jewish Communal Fund $1.1M · 20 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $1.1M across 20 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $53KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (20 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Ford Foundation $2.6M · 19 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $2.6M across 19 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $138KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (19 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Annie E Casey Foundation INC $2.2M · 20 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $2.2M across 20 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $108KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (20 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Peter G Peterson Foundation $1.3M · 17 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $1.3M across 17 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $77KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (17 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donors Trust INC $1.1M · 19 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $1.1M across 19 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $57KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (19 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor National Philanthropic Trust $1.1M · 18 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $1.1M across 18 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $60KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (18 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program $802K · 18 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $802K across 18 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $45KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (18 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $811K · 11 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $811K across 11 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $74KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (11 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC $659K · 13 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · GA
Gave $659K across 13 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 (13 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management INC $759K · 10 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $759K across 10 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $76KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Bradley Impact Fund INC $600K · 10 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · WI
Gave $600K across 10 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $60KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Rockefeller Brothers Fund INC $1.4M · 11 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $1.4M across 11 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $125KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (11 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match New Venture Fund $965K · 9 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · DC
Gave $965K across 9 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2022–2024
Avg grant $107KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Omidyar Network Fund INC $1.3M · 10 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $1.3M across 10 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $134KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Kresge Foundation $992K · 10 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MI
Gave $992K across 10 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $99KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Charles Stewart Mott Foundation $816K · 11 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MI
Gave $816K across 11 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $74KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (11 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Ael Family Foundation INC $100K · 9 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · FL
Gave $100K across 9 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2022–2025
Avg grant $11KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust INC $395K · 9 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $395K across 9 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 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 $44KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Carnegie Corporation of New York $1.2M · 11 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $1.2M across 11 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2023
Avg grant $112KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (11 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Dunn Foundation $240K · 8 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · PA
Gave $240K across 8 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2022–2024
Avg grant $30KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Wallace Global Fund II $675K · 9 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · DC
Gave $675K across 9 grants to public & societal benefit orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $75KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from public & societal benefit 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