Democracy Matters Foundation
Support of progressive communications and programs.
Democracy Matters Foundation at a glance
In short: Democracy Matters Foundation gave $33.6M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $11.2M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,647,250
- +3638.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,215,750
- +2392.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,867,250
- Total assets
- $2,236,075
- +94.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Democracy Matters Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Democracy Matters ($31.4M). Together the top 3 received $33.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 30 (23%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Democracy Matters Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1469% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $900K (2023) to $33.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $33.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Matters Washington, DC | Educational and Lobbying Activities | $31,380,000 |
| Onyx Impact Atlanta, GA | Education Program | $1,867,250 |
| Choose Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $400,000 |
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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 | $2,236,075 | $35,588,226 | $34,712,758 | $33,647,250 | 3 | $1,450 |
| 2023 | $1,149,061 | $1,973,667 | $1,331,935 | $900,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $752,777 | $6,901,639 | $8,236,212 | $4,457,947 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | $2,626,564 | $4,912,426 | $3,464,478 | $2,143,963 | 10 | $-3,569 |
| 2020 | $379,944 | $739,926 | $353,315 | — | — | — |
About Democracy Matters Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Matters Foundation is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Democracy Matters Foundation is led by Bradley Beychok, Chairman & President on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley Beychok
Chairman & President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Neffinger
Director & Chairman
President → Chairman & President, 2023
Chairman & President → Director & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pilar Martinez
Director & CFO
CFO → Director & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Kander
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodell Mollineau
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis McGill Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Brock (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Kathleen Kennedy-Townsend (2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Democracy Matters Foundation
How much does Democracy Matters Foundation give each year?
Democracy Matters Foundation gave $33.6M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $900K across 2 grants.
What is Democracy Matters Foundation's typical grant size?
Democracy Matters Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,867,250, and its average grant was $11,215,750, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Democracy Matters Foundation give grants?
Democracy Matters Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%).
Does Democracy Matters Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Democracy Matters Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Democracy Matters Foundation?
Democracy Matters Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $35.6M.
What is Democracy Matters Foundation?
Democracy Matters Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Democracy Matters Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/democracy-matters-foundation-morg_508ea629dc76428d9f852709dbb29504
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