TO ELEVATE AND ASSEMBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY VOICES IN AN EFFORT TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTION AND VALUE OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AND TO ENCOURAGE INNOVATIVE THINKING ABOUT HOW TO SOLVE THE EMERGING CHALLENGES FACING AMERICA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20.4M
+58.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.9M
Grant Count
10
Avg Grant Size
$1.5M
About Defending Democracy Together Institute
Based on IRS filings
Defending Democracy Together Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $14.9M. Net investment income was $643K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,377,057 | $12,861,442 | $6,357,103 |
| Revenue | $25,320,258 | $10,473,706 | $3,378,497 |
| Expenses | $17,693,107 | $4,921,604 | $555,373 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $642,598 | $163,146 | $503 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Independence Initiative ($12,150,000), The Liberal Patriot Inc ($1,000,000), Society for the Rule of Law & Democracy ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATON'S GENERAL PURPOSE. | $50,000 |
| DEMOCRACY A JOURNAL OF IDEAS INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATON'S GENERAL PURPOSE. | $75,000 |
| ETERNAL VIGILANCE ACTION CANTON, GA | TO SUPPORT LITIGATION PROTECTING CIVIL RIGHTS IN GEORGIA. | $315,000 |
| INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. | $12,150,000 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATON'S GENERAL PURPOSE. | $150,000 |
| MORMON WOMEN FOR ETHICAL GOVERNMENT FOUNDATION SALT LAKE CITY, UT | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATON'S GENERAL PURPOSE. | $150,000 |
| PRINCIPLES FIRST FOR AMERICA FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATON'S GENERAL PURPOSE. | $400,000 |
| SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW & DEMOCRACY WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATON'S GENERAL PURPOSE. | $500,000 |
| THE FOUNDATION FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT INC NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATON'S GENERAL PURPOSE. | $100,000 |
| THE LIBERAL PATRIOT INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT POLICY THAT CAN SOLVE AMERICA'S MOST PRESSING ISSUES. | $1,000,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM KRISTOL | PRESIDENT | 5 | $500 |
| JOHN STUBBS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 0.5 | $500 |
| RACHEL HOFF | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $500 |
| SARAH LONGWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $12,000 |
| DANIEL STID | SR. PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $200,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Defending Democracy Together Institute?
Defending Democracy Together Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $20.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Defending Democracy Together Institute?
As of 2024, Defending Democracy Together Institute holds $20.4M in total assets with $25.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $14.9M in 2024.
Where does Defending Democracy Together Institute operate?
Defending Democracy Together Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Utah.
What size grants does Defending Democracy Together Institute award?
In 2024, Defending Democracy Together Institute awarded 10 grants totaling $14.9M — an average of about $1.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Defending Democracy Together Institute's EIN?
Defending Democracy Together Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1567380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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