Funders for Population Connection

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding social science 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

Strong match Annie E Casey Foundation INC $2.2M · 9 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $2.2M across 9 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $241KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Ecotrust $28K · 10 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $28K across 10 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2025
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (10 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation $3.6M · 8 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $3.6M across 8 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $456KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Foundation for the Carolinas $25.0M · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NC
Gave $25.0M across 4 grants to social science 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 $6.3MMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Give Lively Foundation INC $90K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NY
Gave $90K across 5 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2025
Avg grant $18KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Nina Purdon Charitable Foundation 09171989 $39K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · TX
Gave $39K across 5 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2025
Avg grant $8KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $1.6M · 5 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $1.6M across 5 grants to social science 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 $323KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Shell Oil Company Foundation $11K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · TX
Gave $11K across 6 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2022–2024
Avg grant $2KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Sheldon and Audrey Katz Foundation INC $255K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MD
Gave $255K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $64KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Pack Foundation $31K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NV
Gave $31K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2025
Avg grant $8KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Louis & Harold Price Foundation $70K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NJ
Gave $70K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $18KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation $59K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MO
Gave $59K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Bep Earthwise Foundation $50K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CO
Gave $50K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Tides Foundation $50K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CA
Gave $50K across 4 grants to social science 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 $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Smith Family Legacy Foundation $49K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · FL
Gave $49K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Dudley Foundation $43K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · WA
Gave $43K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $11KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Suwinski Family Foundation INC $42K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $42K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $10KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The New York Community Trust $41K · 3 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · NY
Gave $41K across 3 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2023–2024
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 $14KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Christen C and Ben H Garrett Family Foundation $32K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $32K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $8KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Franklin Philanthropic Foundation $20K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $20K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $5KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Ruth H Brown Foundation $14K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · UT
Gave $14K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $4KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $3K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $3K across 6 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2022–2023
Avg grant $454Most recent 2023
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Harvey Family Charitable Foundation INC $12K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $12K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match The Ahrens Family Foundation $11K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · KY
Gave $11K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $3KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Nina Abrams Fund $9K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · CA
Gave $9K across 4 grants to social science orgs in DC, 2021–2024
Avg grant $2KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from social science 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