Philanthropy International
Philanthropy.International is a platform run by Deep Knowledge Group focused on 'techno-philanthropy' and big-data analytics for the global philanthropy ecosystem; it offers a donor-project matching platform, registries, a database and related resources.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) or qualified charity with a clear program and measurable outcomes, especially organizations with California ties or national/international programs in areas the funder has supported (education, faith-based services, food/humanitarian relief, arts, health).
Good Fit
- • A clear project or program description that fits education, faith-based services, food security, health, arts, or international relief.
- • Capacity to accept awards across a range of sizes (many small grants under $5K and frequent mid-sized grants; occasional large flagship grants).
- • 501(c)(3) status or equivalent qualified charity designation.
- • Willingness to submit a concise letter-style application and to use rolling submission timing.
- • Demonstrable impact and basic financial/fiduciary transparency.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached 28 states and include national and international recipients, though California dominated with about 65% of 2023 dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 133 distinct recipients across many purposes (religious education, public education, food security, health, arts, conservation and international relief), indicating a broad recipient mix for the funder's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes public application instructions and a rolling letter route, and behaviorally 52 new recipients appeared in 2023; with two years observed this supports a high likelihood that unfamiliar applicants can gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
