Advancing a New Vision of Justice
For 75 years, Public Welfare Foundation has supported efforts to advance justice and opportunity for people in need. Today, our efforts focus on catalyzing a transformative approach to justice that is community-led, restorative, and racially just through investments in criminal justice and youth justice reforms.
Investing in Criminal Justice & Youth Justice Reform
We look for strategic points where our funds can make a significant difference and improve lives for those impacted by the justice system. We operationalize our investments in target locations, working with communities to drive transformation from multiple angles including policy advocacy, organizing, leadership development, and demonstration projects. We prioritize investing in the leadership of those most proximate to the issues facing this nation, not because it is novel, but because it is necessary.
Focus Areas
Jurisdictions
Adult Criminal Justice
Youth Justice
Special Opportunities
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Additional Resources
Public Welfare Foundation Announces New Grants
January 18, 2022The Board of Directors of Public Welfare Foundation approved $2.1 million in grants, including $1.2 million for the Justice Reform program in target jurisdicti…
Public Welfare Foundation Announces New Grants
September 13, 2021The Board of Directors of Public Welfare Foundation approved $800K in grants, including $400K for the Legacy portfolio and $400K for the Special Opportunity po…
Public Welfare Foundation Announces Two New Team Members
July 13, 2021Esther Franco-Payne joins as VP of Programs, Thena Robinson Mock as Program Director.
Use Our Space
Public Welfare Foundation owns and operates out of Washington DC’s True Reformer Building, the first building in the nation to be designed, financed, built, and owned by the African-American community after Reconstruction. We share use of this space with others working in our community to advance social good.
