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Who funds Institute for Local Self-Reliance?

Washington, District of Columbia

10 private foundations reported grants to Institute for Local Self-Reliance in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $2.6 million across 11 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was The Ford Foundation, with $1.4 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Institute for Local Self-Reliance

All 10 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Ford Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
Core support for the athena coalition to improve anti-monopoly protections, build the power of workers and improve working conditions.2$1.4 million
The Schmidt Family Foundation
California · 2024 · accepts applications
Working towards a resilient and equitable food system, encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels, ocean stewardship and research1$800,000
Clif Family Foundation
California · 2024 · accepts applications
Revitalize the Environment1$175,000
Builders Vision Foundation
Illinois · 2024
to support research, analysis, and training on energy governance models.1$75,000
Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$40,000
Leo Model Foundation Inc
Pennsylvania · 2024
Technical assistance to communities about local solutions for sustainable community development in areas such as banking, broadband, energy, and waste through local purchasing1$40,000
The Maple Fund
New York · 2025
Charitable1$25,000
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
District of Columbia · 2024
Envrionment1$15,000
T Rowe Price Foundation
Maryland · 2024 · accepts applications
Financial well-being1$10,000
BFK Foundation Inc
Ohio · 2025
General operating support1$1,000

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Institute for Local Self-Reliance?

The Ford Foundation, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Clif Family Foundation, Builders Vision Foundation and Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation, and 5 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Institute for Local Self-Reliance get from foundations?

$2.6 million in 11 reported grants from 10 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Ford Foundation, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Clif Family Foundation, Virginia Cretella Mars Foundation and T Rowe Price Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

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