Humanity United
Preselected recipients only
Humanity United is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.7 million in 209 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $612,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.7 million
- Number of grants209
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$612,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19.6 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.6 million | 239 | $37.5 million |
| 2024 | $16.7 million | 209 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
Humanity United says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Humanity United funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $6.1 million in 66 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 48 | $3.6 million |
| New York | 20 | $2.7 million |
| California | 20 | $1.5 million |
| Maryland | 7 | $545,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $410,000 |
| Georgia | 5 | $334,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $312,777 |
| Virginia | 5 | $213,200 |
| Washington | 2 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $164,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Human Rights Resource Centre | General Operating Support | $612,000 |
| Freedom Fund | Forced Labor | $562,218 |
| Humanity United Charitable Fund | Peacebuilding | $459,800 |
| Thousand Currents | General Operating Support | $340,000 |
| Instituto Incube | Rights & Dignity | $312,000 |
| FairSquare Projects | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Guardian Org Foundation | Journalism | $300,000 |
| Humanity United Charitable Fund | Forced Labor | $300,000 |
| International Labor Rights Forum | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Journalism | $270,000 |
| Alliance for Peacebuilding | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Freedom Fund | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Freedom Fund | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Search for Common Ground | Peacebuilding | $250,000 |
| Centro de los Derechos del Migrante Inc | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Conducive Space for Peace | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Corporacin Plataforma DiloGeneral Operating Support Improbables | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Fuller Project For International Reporting Inc | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Peace Direct Inc | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Stichting Mama Cash | Forced Labor | $200,000 |
| The Unyoke Foundation (RF) NPC | Peacebuilding | $200,000 |
| Wikirate International | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Human Trafficking Legal Center | General Operating Support | $190,000 |
| Fundacin Ideas Para La Paz-FIP | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| Fundacin Ideas Para La Paz-FIP | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| Canadian Shareholder Association for Research and Education | Forced Labor | $160,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Forced Labor | $160,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Peacebuilding | $155,000 |
| Association Sherpa | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Beyond Conflict Inc | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Cierto | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Freedom Fund | Forced Labor | $150,000 |
| Global Fund to End Modern Slavery | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| International Center on Nonviolent Conflict | Peacebuilding | $150,000 |
| Mary Hoch Foundation Ltd | Peacebuilding | $150,000 |
| Movement Strategy Center | Peacebuilding | $150,000 |
| Natural Resource Conflict Transformation Center Nepal | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| New York University | Forced Labor | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin Luu
- Pamela Omidyar
- Pat Christen
- Jeff Mohr
- Philippe Sion
- Srik Gopal
- Joel Beck-Coon
- Melanie Greenberg
- Kehinde Adedayo Togun
- Shea Loewen Lazarow
- Purity Kagwiria
- Rajasvini Bhansali
- Kim Tyler
- Sandy Nathan
Questions people ask
Does Humanity United accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Humanity United give?
$16.7 million in tax year 2024, across 209 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Humanity United?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin Luu (CFO & Treasurer), Pamela Omidyar (Board Chair), Pat Christen (Brd Vice-Chair) and Jeff Mohr (Board member) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Humanity United fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and human services.