TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT MAKE OUR NATION'S DEMOCRACY STRONG BY WORKING THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES TO PRESERVE THE RULE OF LAW AND HOLD GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE, AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THOSE EFFORTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.6M
+48.1% YoY
Revenue
$17.8M
+43.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$66K
-528.3% YoY
Expenses
$13.0M
+52.8% YoY
About Democracy Forward Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,572,644 | $9,837,999 | $5,129,179 |
| Revenue | $17,752,341 | $12,350,896 | $6,175,849 |
| Expenses | $13,028,095 | $8,525,354 | $5,154,441 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $65,872 | $-15,379 | $-3,322 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC E ELIAS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MINDY MYERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TANIA FARANSSO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAVIER GUZMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RON KLAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SKYE L PERRYMAN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 55 | $453,887 |
| JOSEPH GAETA | DIR. OF OVERSIGHT & ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $217,477 |
| ANDRIANNA DUNBAR | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $207,224 |
| JEFFERY DUBNER | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $219,447 |
| ROBIN F THURSTON | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $221,039 |
| MEGAN J UZZELL | STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND EXT AFF DIR | 40 | $176,135 |
| SEAN A LEV | LEGAL DIRECTOR (UNTIL 09/23) | 40 | $156,130 |
| BROOKE MENSCHEL | SENIOR COUNSEL | 40 | $189,715 |
| WILLIAM BARDWELL | SENIOR COUNSEL | 40 | $195,174 |
| JESSICA MORTON | SENIOR COUNSEL | 40 | $176,350 |
| MADELINE GITOMER | SENIOR COUNSEL | 40 | $175,290 |
| AMAN T GEORGE | SENIOR COUNSEL | 40 | $168,347 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Forward Foundation?
Democracy Forward Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $14.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Democracy Forward Foundation?
As of 2024, Democracy Forward Foundation holds $14.6M in total assets with $17.8M in annual revenue.
Where does Democracy Forward Foundation operate?
Democracy Forward Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Democracy Forward Foundation's EIN?
Democracy Forward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1007988. 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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