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A national multimedia organization dedicated to creating, identifying, and presenting contemporary stories. American Documentary partners with TV and radio stations, community groups, and local and national organizations to go “beyond the broadcast” and engage audiences across the country.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $30,000 | POV digital campaign |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | general support |
A national culture change organization using the power of story to transcend politics and shift conversations about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing America. It works to humanize the conversation on immigration through television consulting, original content development and production, media advocacy, and live events.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Stories | $100,000 | general support, $100,000 in 2021 and $75,000 in 2022 (total grant amount $175,000) |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $100,000 in 2021 and $75,000 in 2022 (total grant amount $175,000) |
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| Stories | $100,000 | general support, $100,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $200,000) |
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| Stories | $100,000 | general support, $100,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $200,000) |
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| Stories | $150,000 | general support |
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| Stories | $150,000 | general support |
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| Stories | $150,000 | general support |
A UC Berkeley-based academic center that translates cutting-edge research on compassion, empathy, and human connection into practical tools for personal, professional, and societal well-being. Through storytelling, news, and training, it helps people turn science-based practices into everyday actions--building meaningful relationships and fostering a more resilient and empathetic society.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $75,000 per year for three years (total grant amount $225,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $75,000 per year for three years (total grant amount $225,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | Love Initiative RFP (focus on BIPOC/younger audiences and digital creators) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $75,000 per year for three years (total grant amount $225,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $75,000 per year for three years (total grant amount $225,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $75,000 per year for three years (total grant amount $225,000) |
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| One Time Gifts | $100,000 | Greater Good Science Center, capacity building |
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| Areas of Exploration | $75,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $75,000 per year for three years (total grant amount $225,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Greater Good Science Center, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $12,500 | Greater Good Science Center's empathy research |
An academic institute that explores the deep connections between humans, animals, and the environment—particularly in the context of healing, equity, and well-being. Through research and public engagement, IHAC highlights how cross-species relationships can foster empathy and healing for people and animals.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Institute for Human-Animal Connection, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Institute for Human-Animal Connection, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Institute for Human-Animal Connection, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Institute for Human-Animal Connection, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Institute for Human-Animal Connection |
A PRX podcast program that curates and supports a collective of 33 independent podcasts whose authentic and distinctive storytelling helps us see each other more fully and expands our circles of care. Its unique model empowers creators to maintain creative control while also allowing them to experiment with new ways to connect with their audiences.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Radiotopia |
A nonprofit that amplifies the stories and experiences of rural communities--in their own words--through national news stories and storytelling programs. The Center for Rural Strategies uses stories to expand and deepen our collective understanding of the diverse experiences and perspectives of rural communities.
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | general support, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | general support |
A research and outreach organization focused on empathy, prosocial behavior, and social connection. In particular, it studies how empathy and human connection benefit individuals and communities and barriers, such as polarization, that get in the way of human connection. It also develops research-based tools for overcoming those barriers.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab, $50,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab |
A lab that translates research on social fractures into actionable strategies for building empathy, especially across lines of perceived difference. Through its groundbreaking research on empathy and connection, The Collaborative helps the field better understand how to cultivate and nurture a more empathetic society.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | the Dr. Kurt Gray Support Fund, $50,000 per year for two years (fund number: 318927) (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | Collaborative on the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (C-SPAM) Support Fund (Grant number 318537) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | The Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, $50,000 per year for two years. (total grant amount $100,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | The Center for the Science of Moral Understanding |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | The Center for the Science of Moral Understanding |
The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism's Norman Lear Center researches how stories and media influence peoples' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors and works with the entertainment industry to translate these insights into authentic, engaging stories.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center Media Impact Project |
A storytelling nonprofit that elevates the voices of people impacted by injustice to build empathy, deepen understanding, and foster curiosity among the general public. Through oral histories, multimedia, and educational programs, Voice of Witness ensures marginalized voices are not only heard but also centered—inviting audiences into the authentic, often overlooked, lives and experiences of communities across the country.
| Giving Area | Amount | Year | Purpose |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Areas of Exploration | $50,000 | podcast pilot with Lemonada Media |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $75,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $150,000) |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $100,000 in 2021, $75,000 in 2022, and $75,000 in 2023 (total grant amount $250,000) |
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| Stories | $75,000 | general support, $100,000 in 2021, $75,000 in 2022, and $75,000 in 2023 (total grant amount $250,000) |
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| Stories | $100,000 | general support, $100,000 in 2021, $75,000 in 2022, and $75,000 in 2023 (total grant amount $250,000) |
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| Stories | $100,000 | general support, $150,000 in 2019 and $100,000 in 2020 (total grant amount $250,000) |
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| Stories | $150,000 | general support, $150,000 in 2019 and $100,000 in 2020 (total grant amount $250,000) |
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| Stories | $150,000 | general support, $150,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $300,000) |
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| Stories | $150,000 | general support, $150,000 per year for two years (total grant amount $300,000) |
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| Stories | $100,000 | general support |