Big Tent Project Fund
Big Tent Project Fund is a public charity, based in Dover, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $69K in total assets.
Big Tent Project Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $69,250
- -42.2% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $50,556
- -99.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Big Tent Project Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $7.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center Action Now Washington, DC | General Purpose Donation | $2,950,000 |
| The Third Way Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Purpose Donation | $1,250,000 |
| National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Baltimore, MD | General Purpose Donation | $750,000 |
| Foundation for Social Impact Little Rock, AR | General Purpose Donation | $750,000 |
| National Conference on Citizenship Washington, DC | General Purpose Donation | $750,000 |
| AZ Center for Empowerment Phoenix, AZ | General Purpose Donation | $500,000 |
| Citizens for Strength & Security Fund Washington, DC | General Purpose Donation | $50,000 |
| The Welcome Party Boston, MA | General Purpose Donation | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,250 | — | $50,556 | — | — |
| 2020 | $119,806 | $12,197,500 | $12,077,694 | $7,025,000 | 8 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Tent Project Fund is led by Jonathan Kott, President Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jonathan Kott
President Director
President & Director → President Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $20K, to Jonathan Kott (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Big Tent Project Fund
How large is Big Tent Project Fund?
Big Tent Project Fund reported $69K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-EZ.
Where does Big Tent Project Fund operate?
Big Tent Project Fund has awarded grants in Arkansas, Arizona, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland.
What is Big Tent Project Fund's EIN?
Big Tent Project Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4700775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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