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Open Society Foundations
The Open Society Foundations was established in 1979 by George Soros to help countries make the transition from communism.
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
Web Address
www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
The mission of the foundation is to work to build vibrant and tolerant society whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of the people. They seek to strengthen the rule of law, to shape public policies, to implement innitiatives, and to build alliances across borders and continents.
Working in various parts of the worl, the foundation places high priority on protecting and improving lives of people in marginalized communities.
Web Address
www.soros.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @opensociety
Facebook - www.facebook.com/OpenSocietyFoundations
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Foundation: GE Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Open Society Foundations
MEF sent the foundations evidence of these Islamist groups' extremism, ... In addition, CIF will study government grants to Islamist...more
Foundation: GE Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Open Society Foundations
MEF sent the foundations evidence of these Islamist groups' extremism, ... In addition, CIF will study government grants to Islamist...more
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Foundation: Oak Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Can private philanthropy make much of a difference in the face of .... As we've reported before, the philanthropic arm of the Swedish home goods...more
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
Can private philanthropy make much of a difference in the face of .... As we've reported before, the philanthropic arm of the Swedish home goods...more
Why openness, not technology alone, must be the heart of the digital economy
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
... and research funding as well as grants from foundations such as the Omidyar Network, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations and...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
... and research funding as well as grants from foundations such as the Omidyar Network, Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations and...more
Investigation: Foundations Gave Millions To Groups Accused Of Terror Ties
Foundation: Gates Foundation, GE Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Schwab Charitable
... community foundations like the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and independent foundations like George Soros' Open Society...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, GE Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Schwab Charitable
... community foundations like the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and independent foundations like George Soros' Open Society...more
George Soros's Latest Effort to Fundamentally Transform America
Foundation: Open Society Foundations, National Philanthropic Trust
According to 2014 figures from the National Philanthropic Trust, only the Bill ... Unlike past investment chiefs, the official, Dawn Fitzpatrick, doesn't report to Mr. Soros or others at his firm but...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations, National Philanthropic Trust
According to 2014 figures from the National Philanthropic Trust, only the Bill ... Unlike past investment chiefs, the official, Dawn Fitzpatrick, doesn't report to Mr. Soros or others at his firm but...more
Hudson-Webber CEO sees opportunity to bring new national funders to Detroit
Foundation: Public Welfare Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
In an interesting career shift, several "refugees" of the U.S. Department of Justice and former White House staff have landed at foundations...more
Foundation: Public Welfare Foundation, Joyce Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Laura and John Arnold Foundation
In an interesting career shift, several "refugees" of the U.S. Department of Justice and former White House staff have landed at foundations...more
New-age billionaires are ushering in their own brand of philanthropy
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations
In a matter of years, a new crop of ultra-wealthy Americans has eclipsed the old guard of philanthropic titans. With names like Soros, Gates,...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Open Society Foundations
In a matter of years, a new crop of ultra-wealthy Americans has eclipsed the old guard of philanthropic titans. With names like Soros, Gates,...more
Giving Away Billions as Fast as They Can
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The only philanthropy with more resources is the Bill and Melinda Gates ... “George approaches this philanthropic effort without an eye toward...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
The only philanthropy with more resources is the Bill and Melinda Gates ... “George approaches this philanthropic effort without an eye toward...more
Grants Coordinator
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Washington DC Office seeks a Grants Coordinator to perform grant processing and administrative activities that help advance the program work...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
The Washington DC Office seeks a Grants Coordinator to perform grant processing and administrative activities that help advance the program work...more
Soros hands over billions, 'We-Fi' takes off, and DFID boosts development finance: This week in ...
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... $18 billion to the Open Society Foundations, the philanthropy he founded. The transfer, which was long anticipated, instantly vaults Open Society Foundations into the upper echelons of...more
Foundation: Open Society Foundations
... $18 billion to the Open Society Foundations, the philanthropy he founded. The transfer, which was long anticipated, instantly vaults Open Society Foundations into the upper echelons of...more
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