Brick by Brick Foundation
Brick by Brick Foundation is a Washington, DC-based public charity, formed in 2024. It supports organizations whose programming aligns with its stated mission to increase civic participation, strengthen democratic institutions, and inform voters.
Brick by Brick Foundation at a glance
In short: Brick by Brick Foundation gave $132.4M across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $4.3M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,395,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- Average grant
- $4,270,806
- Median grant
- $940,000
- Total assets
- $2,506,915
- -97.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Brick by Brick Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 712 H Street Ste 1683, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (708) 365-8003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brick by Brick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Future Forward USA Action ($86.0M). Together the top 10 received $122.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 9 grants of 31 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in DC (85%), Massachusetts (5%), Texas (4%), Illinois (4%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $132.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Forward USA Action Washington, DC | General Support | $86,000,000 |
| Majority Forward Washington, DC | General Support | $5,500,000 |
| Clear Choice Action Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Forward Majority Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| House Majority Forward Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Prometheus Austin, TX | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $3,900,000 |
| Rapid Resist Action Chicago, IL | General Support | $3,500,000 |
| America Votes General Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $2,150,000 |
| The Voter Project Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $1,370,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,506,915 | $46,638,166 | $132,878,919 | $132,395,000 | 31 | $749,125 |
| 2024 | $88,763,384 | $88,775,089 | $29,767 | — | — | $278,610 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to increase civic participation, strengthen democratic institutions, and inform voters. Its filing describes grant-supported programming that encourages civic participation by Americans and supports voter education and access to the ballot.
The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of work among organizations supported in 2025. Future Forward USA Action says its mission is to create a stronger American democracy and advocate for common-sense solutions. The Voter Project describes its work as helping Pennsylvania voters cast ballots safely, securely, and conveniently. Turnout Action Fund says it educates Americans about voting rights, registration, and participation. Accelerate Action Inc says it develops and tests scalable models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $132,395,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $86,000,000, with a median of $940,000. The listed grant purposes were general support.
The largest grant was $86,000,000 to Future Forward USA Action. Other large grants included $5,500,000 to Majority Forward; $5,000,000 each to Clear Choice Action Inc, Forward Majority, House Majority Forward, and Prometheus; and $3,900,000 to Sixteen Thirty Fund. Additional grants included $3,500,000 to Rapid Resist Action, $2,150,000 to America Votes General Fund, $1,370,000 to The Voter Project, $1,350,000 to Turnout Action Fund, and $1,100,000 to Accelerate Action Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Fromberg as president, Sarah Cotton as treasurer, and Edward Vale as director.
Brick by Brick Foundation is led by Richard Fromberg, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Fromberg
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Vale
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Cotton
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brick by Brick Foundation
How much does Brick by Brick Foundation give each year?
Brick by Brick Foundation gave $132.4M across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Brick by Brick Foundation's typical grant size?
Brick by Brick Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $940,000, and its average grant was $4,270,806, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brick by Brick Foundation give grants?
Brick by Brick Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (17 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Brick by Brick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Brick by Brick Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Brick by Brick Foundation's largest grantees?
Brick by Brick Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Future Forward USA Action ($86,000,000), Majority Forward ($5,500,000) and Clear Choice Action Inc ($5,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brick by Brick Foundation?
Brick by Brick Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46.6M.
What does Brick by Brick Foundation fund?
The organization states that its mission is to increase civic participation, strengthen democratic institutions, and inform voters. Its filing describes grant-supported programming that encourages civic participation by Americans and supports voter education and access to the ballot. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brick by Brick Foundation?
Brick by Brick Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Brick by Brick Foundation's EIN?
Brick by Brick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2703731. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Brick by Brick Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/brick-by-brick-foundation-morg_8407832acc404159b92138e04253745e
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