Groundswell Fund
Groundswell Fund is a San Francisco-based philanthropic organization that strengthens U.S. movements for reproductive and social justice by resourcing intersectional grassroots organizing. The official site lists grantmaking funds, a team directory, contact details, and recent updates (Feb 2026).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An intersectional grassroots organization focused on reproductive and social justice (including racial justice and LGBTQ+/trans work) seeking program support at a mid-size grant level and engaged in movement-building.
Good Fit
- • Programs that center intersectional grassroots organizing and movement-building for reproductive or social justice
- • Requests for program support or core funding in the mid-size range (tens to low hundreds of thousands)
- • Evidence of community-led strategies and participatory leadership
- • Geographic work in states frequently funded (e.g., CA, NY, GA, FL, NM) or scalable regional organizing
- • Track record that can fit either as a returning grantee or a credible new entrant
Geography
Observed grants in 38 states with three-quarters of dollars going out of state and California at 24% show a national footprint with a California concentration but broad U.S. reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 214 distinct recipients and low top-five dollar concentration (about 10%), indicating a broad and diverse recipient portfolio even while many grantees are repeated across years.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access: 63 new grantees (about 29%) in 2024 alongside 151 returning grantees, plus a public website and an online grants portal; formal published guidelines are limited, but the observed turnover and a visible submission route indicate realistic entry opportunities for new applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
