Advancing a New Vision of Justice
For over seventy 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
Criminal Justice
Youth Justice
Legacy Initiatives
Special Opportunities
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Additional Resources
Demand More: Investing in Communities to Transform Criminal Justice
September 6, 2019Billions of dollars have been wasted on ineffective prison reform. Learn how community-based restorative efforts will transform the system. This video from Pub…
Public Welfare Foundation Announces New Grants
May 22, 2019The Board of Directors of Public Welfare Foundation approved over $2 million in grants to four organizations, including $1.3 million as part of the Workers’ Ri…
Public Welfare Foundation, Commission on Arts & Humanities Welcome Duke Ellington Mural Back to U Street
May 3, 2019Iconic Mural Returns to Side of Historic True Reformer Building
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.