Demand Progress Education Fund
To educate the public on the impacts of concentrated power over our economy and democracy.
Demand Progress Education Fund at a glance
In short: Demand Progress Education Fund gave $82K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,283
- +135.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,142
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,142
- Total assets
- $1,891,044
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Demand Progress Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fund for Constitutional Government ($50K). Together the top 2 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2023) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Constitutional Government Washington, DC | Project Support | $50,000 |
| Demand Progress Action Inc Silver Spring, MD | Contribution | $32,283 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,891,044 | $2,338,949 | $2,068,092 | $82,283 | 2 | $18,530 |
| 2023 | $1,743,898 | $1,824,406 | $2,400,995 | $34,998 | 1 | $2,592 |
| 2022 | $2,261,908 | $3,354,538 | $1,221,601 | — | — | — |
About Demand Progress Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Demand Progress Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Demand Progress Education Fund is led by David Segal, President, Treasurer & Senior Advisor on the 2024 filing; 7 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Segal
President, Treasurer & Senior Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
3.5 hrs/week
$31K (2024)
Mark Stanley
Managing Director
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $165K (2024)
Emily Peterson-Cassin
Corporate Power Director
New on the 2024 filing
37 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Rebecca Lauren Watts
Director & Ptp
New on the 2024 filing
39.5 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Sean Vitka
Policy Director
New on the 2024 filing
24 hrs/week
$160K (2024)
David Moon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2024)
Maricelly Malave
Board Member & Senior Advisor
Board Member → Board Member & Senior Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2022
26 hrs/week
$97K (2024)
Hassan El-Tayyab
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Carrillo
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: David Segal President (2022–2023) — Treasurer & Senior Advisor
- Former: Daniel Louis Schuman (2023) — Policy Director
- Former: David Moon Board Member Co-Ed (2023) — From June-Nov. Then Senior Advisor
- Former: Maria Langholz (2023) — Communications Director
- Former: Maricelly Malave Board Member (2023) — Co-Ed From June-Nov. & Then Senior Advisor
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 $165K, to Mark Stanley (Managing Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Demand Progress Education Fund
How much does Demand Progress Education Fund give each year?
Demand Progress Education Fund gave $82K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is Demand Progress Education Fund?
Demand Progress Education Fund reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Demand Progress Education Fund?
Demand Progress Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Demand Progress Education Fund operate?
Demand Progress Education Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York.
What is Demand Progress Education Fund's EIN?
Demand Progress Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1987049. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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