Private foundation · EIN 83-0411606 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Unbound Philanthropy

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 104 grants paid, $8.1M total, median $66K. 15% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
104
$8.1M
Median grant
$66K
Stays in NY
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$198M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 104 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NYFor core support of the pop culture collaborative$400K
Charity Projects Dba Comic ReliefLondon, UKFor support of the power of pop fund$257K
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NYFor core support of the four freedoms fund$250K
Trust for London TrusteeLondon, UKFor support of the london citizenship and integration initiative to increase naturalization, citizenship registration, and civic engagement$196K
Justice CollaborationsLondon, UKTo support the justice together initiative to increase sound administration and rule of law for social welfare, especially immigration, inc…$167K
Proteus Fund IncWaltham, MAFor core support of the rise together fund$150K
Resilience ForceNew Orleans, LAFor general operating support$150K
America's Voice Education FundWashington, DCFor general operating support$149K
Immigration Law Practitioners' AssociationLondon, UKFor support of the strategic legal fund$137K
International Refugee Assistance ProjectNew York, NYFor support of a project on climate-related displacement$125K
American Immigration Council IncWashington, DCFor support of the center for inclusion and belonging$120K
The National Council for Civil LibertiesLondon, UKFor general operating support$118K
Re-Imagining MigrationBoston, MAFor general operating support$113K
Ruralorganizing-Dot-Org Education FundColumbus, OHFor general operating support$113K
African Communities TogetherNew York, NYFor general operating support$100K
American Business Immigration CoalitionChicago, ILFor support for public education on immigration$100K
Black Alliance for Just ImmigrationBrooklyn, NYFor general operating support$100K
Define AmericanLos Angeles, CAFor general operating support$100K
MelioreBrussels, BEFor support of the global strategic communications council's migration project$100K
Migration Policy InstituteWashington, DCFor support of the global climate mobility initiative$100K
Migration Policy InstituteWashington, DCFor support of the national center on immigrant integration policy (nciip) and us immigration policy program (usipp)$100K
National Domestic Workers Alliance IncNew York, NYFor support of a project about care-related work and its workers$100K
Taproot EarthSlidell, LAFor general operating support$100K
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HIFor support related to micronesian children and families in hawaii$100K
Institute for Public Policy ResearchLondon, UKFor general operating support$98K
The Ramp ProjectAscot, UKFor a project related to supporting welcoming in uk cities$98K
People & Planet Student Activities LimitedOxfordshire, UKFor general operating support$98K
National Immigration Law CenterLos Angeles, CAFor general operating support$88K
Regents of the University of California at San DiegoLA Jolla, CAFor core support of the us immigration policy center$88K
National Korean American Service & Education ConsortiumChicago, ILFor general operating support$85K
We BelongLondon, UKFor organizing and mobilizing immigrant youth to lead campaigns and raise public support for a just immigration system$81K
Foxglove Legal Community Interest CompanyLondon, UKFor general operating support$80K
Climate Spring CicLondon, UKFor a project related to climate-related migration narratives in tv and film$79K
Foundation Lighthouse ReportsUtrecht, NLTo support us immigration journalism projects$75K
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NYFor core support of states at the core$75K
One ArizonaPhoenix, AZFor general operating support$75K
People's Action InstituteChicago, ILFor general operating support$75K
Semilla ProjectAlbuquerque, NMFor general operating support$75K
The New York Immigration Coalition IncNew York, NYFor support of the ellis island initiative$75K
Undocublack NetworkWashington, DCFor general operating support$75K
Iclei Local Governments for Sustainability USA IncDenver, COFor support of the u.s. climate migration and cities ecosystem accelerator fellowship$69K
Justright ScotlandGlasgow, UKFor general operating support$68K
Justice4London, UKFor a project using the arts to advocate for the needs and rights of migrants from the windrush generation.$68K
Black Equity OrganisationLondon, UKFor general operating support$67K
Civic Power FundLondon, UKFor general operating support$67K
More in CommonLondon, UKFor support of work understanding polarization and tackling division in uk society$67K
SettledCardiff Bay, UKFor support of a project to secure status and improve outcomes for eu citizens and their families$67K
The Public Law ProjectLondon, UKFor general operating support$67K
Reach Publishing Services LimitedLondon, UKFor support of the "#peoplemove", "is work working","britain talks and "14up"projects to build public support for immigrants through accura…$66K
Global DialogueLondon, UKFor core support of the migration exchange and leadership programs$66K
New Economy Organisers NetworkLondon, UKFor general operating support$66K
The Resolution FoundationLondon, UKResearch and evidence-based policy recommendations to improve worker power, regulation and enforcement for those in precarious work.$66K
Institute for Public Policy ResearchLondon, UKFor general operating support$66K
Talent Beyond Boundaries UKLondon, UKFor support of a project to research, advocate for and develop green-skilled migration pathways to the uk$66K
British FutureLondon, UKFor general operating support$65K
Refugee Education UK LtdLondon, UKFor general operating support$65K
Aliento Education FundPhoenix, AZFor general operating support$65K
ImixLondon, UKFor support to resource digital and regional media support to refugee and immigrant spokespeople and organizations.$65K
British Overseas Ngos for DevelopmentLondon, UKFor support of research, campaigning, and mobilizing in local areas in support of refugee, climate, and development justice.$65K
Focus on Labour ExploitationLondon, UKFor support of work to prevent human trafficking and labor exploitation, and protecting immigrant workers rights in the uk$65K

By state: INTL 44 · New York 16 · District of Columbia 10 · California 13 · Illinois 6 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

Unbound Philanthropy is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Unbound Philanthropy accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Unbound Philanthropy give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.1M across 104 grants, a median of $66K.

Where does Unbound Philanthropy give?

INTL (44 grants), New York (16 grants), District of Columbia (10 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near New York that accept applications

All in New York
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Bloomberg Family Foundation Incsince 2008 New York, NY $1.0B203 grants · 2024 $1.5MPreselected only $12B
Foundation to Promote Open Societysince 2009 New York, NY $482M738 grants · 2024 $257KPreselected only $11B
Ford Foundationsince 1960 New York, NY $845M4,007 grants · 2024 $100KYes $17B
Andrew W Mellon Foundationsince 1956 New York, NY $555M848 grants · 2024 $500KYes $8.1B
Leona M & Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trustsince 2000 New York, NY $441M570 grants · 2024 $397KPreselected only $7.3B
Freedom Together Foundationsince 2012 New York, NY $470M597 grants · 2024 $500KPreselected only $4.1B
Simons Foundation Incsince 1995 New York, NY $272M1,727 grants · 2024 $72KPreselected only $4.6B
Rockefeller Foundationsince 1955 New York, NY $233M381 grants · 2024 $171KPreselected only $6.2B
Email me matching grants