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

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Open Society Foundations


United States Philanthropy Funds Market by Application
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

The "United States Philanthropy Funds Market " is expected to reach a valuation of USD xx.x billion in 2023, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.X percent from 2024 to 2031.The...more

Will More Philanthropies Step up to Help Workers? Recent Funding Developments to Note
Foundation: Rosenberg Foundation, Open Society Foundations

This new fund is dedicated to investing in "ecosystems to increase worker power, improve the economic livelihood and social conditions for workers in the South" The Rosenberg Foundation has been at...more

Beware of gifts during election season - Salisbury Post
Foundation: Foundation to Promote Open Society, Open Society Foundations

This new fund is dedicated to investing in "ecosystems to increase worker power, improve the economic livelihood and social conditions for workers in the South" The Rosenberg Foundation has been at...more

Sedf Backs Allied Climate Partners
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

George Soros is putting his money where his mouth is in a bid to fight climate change. The billionaire philanthropist has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a new fund that aims to...more

Activist to Foundation Leader: Jpb'S Deepak Bhargava to Deliver 'Lightning Bolt' to Philanthropy
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

The billionaire philanthropist married to Bernie Madoff's ex-wife is stepping down as president of the multi-billion-dollar JPB Foundation. Barbara Picower, who agreed to pay more than $7 billion...more

Open Society Foundations' Soros Economic Development Fund
Foundation: Open Society Foundations, Sea Change Foundation

One of the world's biggest philanthropists is putting his money where his mouth is. George Soros has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a public-private partnership that aims to...more

Open Society Foundations' Soros Economic Development Fund Commits $25 Million to ...
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

One of the world's biggest philanthropists is putting his money where his mouth is. George Soros has committed $25 million to Allied Climate Partners, a public-private partnership that aims to...more

Philanthropy Funds Market Quantitative &Amp; Qualitative Analysis |Smithsonian Institution ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Lilly Endowment, Open Society Foundations

This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more

Martin Peretz on George Soros and His Philanthropy - Capital Research Center
Foundation: Open Society Foundations

This report researches the worldwide Philanthropy Funds market size (value, capacity, production and consumption) in key regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (China, Japan) and other...more

Why Philanthropists Should Become Heretics
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Open Society Foundations

Bill Gates has promised to give away 99% of his personal fortune$45 billion, to be exactby the time he's 80. In an interview with the New York Times, the Microsoft co-founder says he's "surprised...more



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