The Schooner Foundation

The Schooner Foundation believes in the fundamental right to a life with dignity, opportunity, and access to resources. Founded in 1998, the Foundation seeks to advance human rights by leveraging funds where there is the greatest need and opportunity, both domestically and internationally.

We partner with organizations that focus on human rights & social justice, global health & equity, education, economic opportunity, peace & security, environmental conservation, investigative journalism, and campaign finance reform. The Schooner Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that excel in their fields of expertise, share our values of trust, integrity, and respect, and whose programs are aligned with our core funding areas.