Democracy Matters Foundation

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 46-3009324

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

ANNANDALE ON HUDSONATLANTACHANDLERCHICAGOCOLORADO SPRINGSDALLASDANIADOWNINGTOWNFAIRFAX STATIONGREERHERMOSA BEACHLAFAYETTENEW YORKST LOUISWASHINGTONWINDSOR

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$29M$39M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$8M$17M$25M$34M0 grants202010 grants202115 grants20222 grants20233 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

DEMOCRACY MATTERS$31.4MONYX IMPACT$1.9MCHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION$400K

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K5$50–100K6$100–250K6$250–500K2$500K–1M3$1–5M1$5M+

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).

RecipientPurposeAmount
CHOOSE CHICAGO FOUNDATION CHICAGO, ILGENERAL SUPPORT$400,000
DEMOCRACY MATTERS WASHINGTON, DCEDUCATIONAL AND LOBBYING ACTIVITIES$31,380,000
ONYX IMPACT ATLANTA, GAEDUCATION PROGRAM$1,867,250

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BRADLEY BEYCHOKCHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT1
ALEXIS JOHNSONTREASURER1
PILAR MARTINEZDIRECTOR, CFO5
RODELL MOLLINEAUDIRECTOR1
JASON KANDERDIRECTOR1
BILL SMITHDIRECTOR1
JOHN NEFFINGERDIRECTOR, 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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