Action For Democracy
The organization empowers citizens to defend and rebuild their democracies. The organization strives to build and mobilize a global pro-democracy solidarity movement to defend fundamental rights and freedom of speech.
Action For Democracy at a glance
In short: Action For Democracy gave $318K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $318K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $317,960
- +139.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $317,960
- +378.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $317,960
- Total assets
- $2,501,232
- +224.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Action For Democracy
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Action For Democracy
Who Action For Democracy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Khmer Democratic Rescue Foundation ($318K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2023) to $318K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khmer Democratic Rescue Foundation Pomona, CA | organization mission | $317,960 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,501,232 | $7,777,230 | $5,891,600 | $317,960 | 1 |
| 2023 | $771,800 | $6,457,728 | $4,774,360 | $133,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $193,312 | $11,277,682 | $12,567,030 | $200,828 | 3 |
About Action For Democracy
Based on IRS filings
Action For Democracy is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $318K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Action For Democracy is led by David Koranyi, Board President on every filing since 2022; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Koranyi
Board President
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $298K (2024)
Christopher Maroshegyi
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $27K (2024)
Elisabeth Jennings
Board Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberto Patino
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $298K, to David Koranyi (Board President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Action For Democracy
How much does Action For Democracy give each year?
Action For Democracy gave $318K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $133K across 2 grants.
How large is Action For Democracy?
Action For Democracy reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What is Action For Democracy?
Action For Democracy is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Action For Democracy operate?
Action For Democracy has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York, Virginia.
What is Action For Democracy's EIN?
Action For Democracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4640498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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