Flexible C3 Grants For C4 Orgs

From Progressive Multiplier Fund

The Progressive Multiplier aims to shift the progressive movement towards scale, self-determination, and sustainability. It offers a high-leverage investment opportunity for philanthropy, focusing on strengthening the independent financial position of movement groups.

Type of Support

Overview

The Progressive Multiplier Fund (PMF) issues Flexible C3 Grants for 501(c)(4) organizations, supporting revenue generation projects within legal compliance. The fund evaluates projects in three steps to ensure they adhere to 501(c)(3) permissible activities while providing grants for program components and loans for fundraising or administration costs. They seek grantees involved in realizing democracy through informed communities, achieving justice across various barriers to equality, and restoring the environment, focusing on actions that protect the earth and ensure a clean, healthy environment for all.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
USA
Organization Type
U.S. based nonprofits and subsidiaries with 501(c)(3) status
501(c)(4) entities
Projects housed in 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) entities
LLCs where a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) are the only members
Other
  • Aimed at organizations that focus on campaigning, organizing, litigating, or civic engagement and mobilization for educating decision-makers
  • Primary goal is to affect widespread change through influencing government, corporations, or courts decisions

Ineligibility

Organizations primarily doing direct service
Organizations primarily engaged in public education.
not specified

Submission

Review Criteria

Exclusion Criteria: Organizations primarily focused on direct service or public education fall outside our funding parameters.