Incubating social action projects that bridge divides.
For four decades, Mediators Foundation has supported and enhanced the work of America’s leading bridge-builders and civic thought leaders.
When you read about the many issues dividing America, you may wonder: who is working to bridge these divides?
We are.
Mediators Foundation does this invisible work quietly and without fanfare. We help a new generation of civic change agents test and launch their initiatives. We also initiate new projects that strengthen the bridge-building field’s ability to address some of the deeper issues of our time.
Our Mission…
is to be a home for innovative initiatives that bring people together across divides and build a more collaborative civic ecosystem.
We do this by fiscally sponsoring a portfolio of nonpartisan bridge-building projects, and by launching initiatives that strengthen the civic field as a whole.
Our Vision…
is a society where everyone can thrive and our differences are a source of strength.
Our Services
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Project Cultivation
We partner with existing initiatives working to bridge divides, providing the nonprofit infrastructure, guidance, and connections they need to grow and thrive. Through fiscal sponsorship, projects can receive tax-deductible donations and access the resources they need to operate effectively. Our hands-on support and broader network help projects build capacity and turn their ideas into meaningful action.
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Field Building
We develop and launch new initiatives that address critical gaps in the civic ecosystem and strengthen the broader field of bridge-building and democracy work. By connecting organizations, cultivating new approaches, and supporting collective action, we help build a stronger, more connected field for civic renewal and democracy.
A Portfolio of Civic Initiatives
Our projects work across sectors and communities to address some of today's most pressing civic challenges.
In politics - Bridge Grades
In technology- Civic Health Project
In news media - Better Conflict Bulletin
In colleges - Civic Synergy
In philanthropy - Philanthropy Bridging Divides
In communities - Better Together America
In entertainment - Bridge Entertainment Labs
In K-12 - AllSides Education Fund
In living rooms - Living Room Conversations
In global peacebuilding - Side3
And more!
Our Team
Behind every project is a network of people ready to help. Together, the Mediators Foundation team and our 45 project directors bring over a century of collective experience in project design, strategic planning, financial administration, and other nonprofit operations to help initiatives launch, grow, and thrive.
