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The Open Society Foundations are active in more than 120 countries around the world, using grant giving, research, advocacy, impact investment, and strategic litigation to support the growth of inclusive and vibrant democracies.
The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.
Open Society Foundations (OSF), formerly the Open Society Institute, is a US-based grantmaking network founded by business magnate George Soros. Open Society Foundations financially supports civil society groups around the world, with the stated aim of advancing justice, education, public health and independent media.
George Soros is one of the world’s foremost philanthropists. He has given away more than $32 billion of his personal fortune to fund the Open Society Foundations’ work around the world. He is also the founder of Central European University, a leading regional center for the study of the social sciences.
Access to justice and the rule of law based in human rights are the bedrock of peaceful, sustainable futures. We support human rights movements and institutions, as well as the reform of judicial and systems, and the promotion of democratic participation at all levels. Learn more.
The Open Society Foundations award grants and fellowships throughout the year to organizations and individuals who share Open Society values. We look for grantees who have a vision and whose efforts will lead to lasting social change.
Oct 12, 2023 · The Open Society Foundations were founded by George Soros, one of the world’s foremost philanthropists, who since 1984 has given to the Foundations over $32 billion of a personal fortune made in the financial markets.
Sep 12, 2021 · The left-leaning foundation — started by the billionaire investor George Soros and today the second-largest private charitable foundation in the United States — was beginning a transformation...
The Open Society Foundations takes direct responsibility for managing the Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF). The fund, founded by George Soros in 1997, invests in high-risk business initiatives that will have a positive social impact.
Open Society Foundations. Open Society was established in 1979 when George Soros decided he had enough money. His great success as a hedge fund manager allowed him to pursue his ambition of establishing open societies in place of authoritarian forms of government.
