SUPPORT OF PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+94.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$33.6M
+3638.6% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11.2M
+2392.4% YoY
About Democracy Matters Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Matters Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $33.6M. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,236,075 | $1,149,061 | $752,777 |
| Revenue | $35,588,226 | $1,973,667 | $6,901,639 |
| Expenses | $34,712,758 | $1,331,935 | $8,236,212 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,450 | — | — |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Democracy Matters ($31,380,000), Onyx Impact ($1,867,250), Choose Chicago Foundation ($400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| DEMOCRACY MATTERS WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATIONAL AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES | $31,380,000 |
| ONYX IMPACT ATLANTA, GA | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $1,867,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY BEYCHOK | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALEXIS JOHNSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PILAR MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR, CFO | 5 | — |
| RODELL MOLLINEAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON KANDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN NEFFINGER | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN(UNTIL MAY 2024) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Matters Foundation?
Democracy Matters Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Democracy Matters Foundation?
As of 2024, Democracy Matters Foundation holds $2.2M in total assets with $35.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $33.6M in 2024.
Where does Democracy Matters Foundation operate?
Democracy Matters Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Democracy Matters Foundation award?
In 2024, Democracy Matters Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $33.6M — an average of about $11.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Democracy Matters Foundation's EIN?
Democracy Matters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3009324. 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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