The Perfect Pair or Strange Bedfellows? Neoliberal Social Change and Social Justice Philanthropy

This research investigates how social justice foundations incorporate neoliberal social change concepts into their practices and grantmaking. Through a text analysis of documents from the fifty largest social justice foundations, the study examines their understanding of neoliberal social change and its impact on grantmaking strategies. It explores the implications of neoliberalism on the nonprofit sector, public policy, and the role of philanthropy in addressing social needs, particularly concerning the potential for "re-privatization" and "de-politicization" of social issues.