Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $3,591,699 (total functional expenses, tax year 2023)
- Grant Range: Up to $150,000 per organisation
- Geographic Focus: International - Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
- Application Method: Nomination-based with fixed deadlines
- Number of Grants: 55 grants awarded in the 2025-2027 funding cycle
- Total Assets: $9,611,826
- Address: 261 Fifth Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY 10016
Contact Details
- Website: https://bornthisway.foundation
- Email: info@bornthisway.foundation
- Phone: (212) 685-4300
Funding Priorities
- Direct mental health services for young people
- Youth-led or youth-informed mental health initiatives
- Accessible mental health resources and support
- Arts and culture programmes supporting youth mental wellbeing
- Youth leadership and development
- Education initiatives related to mental health
- Sports and recreation programmes promoting mental wellness
- Organisations addressing emerging mental health needs of youth
- Equity and inclusion-focused mental health support
What They Don't Fund
No specific exclusions published.
Application Process & Timeline
The Kindness in Community Fund operates through a nomination-based process with fixed application cycles. Young people aged 15-24 are especially encouraged to submit nominations, and greater consideration is given to youth-submitted nominations.
The process involves:
- Nomination phase: Young people and community members nominate tax-exempt organisations, non-profits, and NGOs that support youth mental wellbeing
- Review: The Youth Advisory Board develops a shortlist from nominations
- Proposal stage: Shortlisted organisations are invited to submit a streamlined grant proposal detailing how they would use the funds
- Selection: Final recipients are chosen with youth input central to decision-making
The 2025-2027 funding cycle awarded $5,000,000 to 55 organisations across 11 countries, selected from over 4,000 applicants.
References
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