Democracy Fund Voice Inc is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, established in 2014 to conduct and support advocacy that produces a stronger, healthier democracy in the United States. As a nonpartisan organization, Democracy Fund Voice works to ensure the political system is responsive to the public and able to meet the greatest challenges facing the nation. The organization is a sister entity to Democracy Fund, a private foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
-19.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.6M
-8.8% YoY
Grant Count
50
-10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$252K
+2.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Democracy Fund Voice is dedicated to helping America build a stronger, healthier democracy by investing in ideas and organizations that encourage civic engagement, improve the quality of election administration, foster transparency, and promote effective governance in Washington and state capitals.
The organization operates through the following primary program areas:
Free and Fair Elections Supports groups empowering communities and strengthening election infrastructure. Voting is identified as one of the most significant ways for Americans to participate in democracy. The program aims to develop a free, fair, and accessible election system.
Vibrant and Diverse Public Square Invests in organizations and leaders who believe in the power of accurate and accessible information as a force for justice and democracy. The program recognizes that reliable information is becoming harder to find, leading to less informed voters and greater threats to democracy.
Representative and Accountable Governance Works to reform governing institutions so that voters see themselves and their opinions represented in government and its policy decisions. The program operates on the principle that governing institutions should provide equal voice and power to all Americans, with leaders being accountable and responsive.
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent 2024 financial data, Democracy Fund Voice distributed approximately $12.6 million in grants. Typical grant awards range from $10,000 to $1,800,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Democracy Fund Voice funds work primarily in the District of Columbia, New York, and California, though the organization's focus extends to state capitals across the nation.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $13,312,671
- Total Expenses: $16,867,909
- Net Income: -$3,555,238
- Total Assets: $16,389,132
- Total Liabilities: $5,830,000
- Total Grants Distributed: $12,591,041
Tax Status: Democracy Fund Voice is tax-exempt since July 2014 (EIN: 46-5051755). Donations to this organization are not tax deductible, as it is classified as a 501(c)(4) civic league and social welfare organization.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,389,132 | $20,306,508 | $9,579,184 |
| Revenue | $13,312,671 | $28,799,967 | $23,547,364 |
| Expenses | $16,867,909 | $20,332,900 | $18,719,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $247,971 | $300,186 | $-493,735 |
| 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
244 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- Pat Christen
- Robinson Jacobs
- K. Sabeel Rahman
President:
- Joe Goldman
Founder & Funder: Democracy Fund Voice was founded and is solely funded by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Jacobs | Director | 2.36 | — |
| Patricia L Christen | Chairman | 0.41 | — |
| K Sabeel Rahman | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Joseph Goldman | President & CEO | 12 | — |
| Deepa Isac | General Counsel & Secretary | 4 | — |
| Robin Thompson | Treasurer & Sr Director of Finance | 4 | — |
| Thomas Glaisyer | Executive Advisor | 8 | — |
| Laura Chambers | Chief Operating Officer | 4 | — |
| Kelly Reed | Deputy Chief Operating Officer | 4 | — |
| Lara Flint | Managing Program Director | 10 | — |
| Sanjiv Rao | Managing Program Director | 7 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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