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Borealis Philanthropy — Movement Funding
Funding for grassroots justice movements
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Canada
Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Borealis Philanthropy
Borealis Philanthropy is a U.S.-based philanthropic intermediary organization that advances justice by building an inclusive, multiracial democracy. It manages nine collaborative funds supporting grassroots movements focused on racial justice, disability rights, LGBTQ+ liberation, criminal legal system reform, economic justice, and media/journalism. Since 2020, the organization has directed over $165 million to frontline community organizations. View Borealis Philanthropy's website for more information.
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About Borealis Philanthropy
What is the mission of Borealis Philanthropy?
Borealis Philanthropy's mission is to advance justice by building a truly inclusive, multiracial democracy where everyone belongs and lives with full humanity and dignity. The organization invests in grassroots movements and visionary leaders working to achieve equity and liberation for BIPOC, trans, LGBTQ+, and disability communities.
What type of organization is Borealis Philanthropy?
Borealis Philanthropy is a Foundation.
When was Borealis Philanthropy founded?
Borealis Philanthropy was founded in 2015-01-01.
What is Borealis Philanthropy's official website?
Borealis Philanthropy's official website is https://borealisphilanthropy.org/.
What else should I know about Borealis Philanthropy?
Role in the Funding Ecosystem
Borealis Philanthropy serves as a philanthropic intermediary that connects donors with grassroots movements and organizations working for social justice. The organization facilitates grantmaking through nine distinct collaborative funds, each focusing on specific areas of social change.
Funding Areas
The organization manages funds targeting: Race, Gender, and Disability Justice; Media, Journalism, and Narrative Change; Movement Infrastructure; Economic Justice and Inclusion; and Community Safety and Justice. Each fund operates with participatory grantmaking principles, involving affected communities in funding decisions.
2024 Grantmaking Summary
In 2024 alone, Borealis distributed approximately $37 million through its funds: Black-Led Movement Fund ($7.46M to 121 grantees), Communities Transforming Policing Fund ($5.16M to 61 grantees), Disability Inclusion Fund ($5.25M to 75 grantees), Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color Fund ($2.73M to 49 grantees), Fund for Trans Generations ($2.94M to 109 grantees), Racial Equity to Accelerate Change Fund ($1.915M to 20 grantees), Racial Equity in Journalism Fund ($3.99M to 41 grantees), Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund ($6.1M to 25 grantees), and Spark Justice Fund ($1.68M to 55 grantees).
Transparency and Accountability
The organization publishes annual reports detailing grant distributions, grantee partner highlights, and organizational impact. Reports include unaudited financial summaries and impact infographics.