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The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies whose governments are accountable to their people.

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How we work

Every year, the Open Society Foundations give grants to a diverse array of groups and individuals who promote our values—through a unique network that is guided by local voices and global expertise.

$22.7B Total expenditures

Over the past three decades, our giving has focused on supporting people who are trying to make their communities fairer, freer, and more harmonious.

$1.7B 2023 expenditures

Our approach involves focused, time-bound funding interventions, long-term support for partners, and flexible funds to respond to sudden crises.

50,000+ Total Grants Awarded

Our grants—ranging from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars—are awarded to organizations and individuals in scores of countries around the world.

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What we do

The Open Society Foundations are active around the world, using grant giving, research, advocacy, impact investment, and strategic litigation to realize a world where everyone can live with rights and dignity.

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Where We Work

  1. Africa
  2. Asia Pacific
  3. Europe and Central Asia
  4. Latin America and the Caribbean
  5. Middle East and North Africa
  6. United States
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George Soros

George Soros

George Soros is the founder of the Open Society Foundations. He has given away more than $32 billion of his personal fortune to fund the Open Society Foundations’ work around the world.

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