Fund for Shared Insight concluded in 2026 after 12 years.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy posted an article about the grant announcement

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13 Nonprofits Get Grants to Encourage Openness in Philanthropy

A new, seven-foundation partnership created to support nonprofits working to collect feedback and be more effective today announced its first round of grants.

The Fund for Shared Insight has awarded 13 organizations a total of $5.26-million in 14 separate grants of one to three years, designed “to accelerate the culture of listening” among nonprofits, according to Melinda Tuan, a spokesman for the group.

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