Defending Democracy Together
TO FURTHER THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BY PROTECTING AND DEFENDING AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC NORMS AND INSTITUTIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.2M
+61.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+26.5% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$925K
+26.5% YoY
About Defending Democracy Together
Based on IRS filings
Defending Democracy Together is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $595K.
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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 | $14,173,125 | $8,780,416 | $12,045,107 |
| Revenue | $18,799,464 | $4,479,565 | $9,042,397 |
| Expenses | $13,879,736 | $7,987,825 | $10,340,990 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $595,420 | $144,850 | $1,362 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Republican Accountability Pac Inc ($3,000,000), Principles First for America Ltd ($300,000), C & B Group ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REPUBLICAN ACCOUNTABILITY PAC INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $3,000,000 |
| PRINCIPLES FIRST FOR AMERICA LTD WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $300,000 |
| C & B GROUP WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $300,000 |
| THE LIBERAL PATRIOT INC WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MISSION. | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM KRISTOL | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 5 | $500 |
| MONA CHAREN | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | 0.5 | $500 |
| LINDA CHAVEZ | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 0.5 | $500 |
| TIM MILLER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | $500 |
| SARAH LONGWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $12,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Defending Democracy Together?
As of 2024, Defending Democracy Together holds $14.2M in total assets with $18.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $3.7M in 2024.
Where does Defending Democracy Together operate?
Defending Democracy Together has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Defending Democracy Together award?
In 2024, Defending Democracy Together awarded 4 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $925K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Defending Democracy Together's EIN?
Defending Democracy Together's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3877328. 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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