Democracy Matters
Democracy Matters was formed to connect and build a community of pro-democracy donors.
Democracy Matters at a glance
In short: Democracy Matters gave $46.8M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $11.7M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,750,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $11,687,500
- Median grant
- $2,350,000
- Total assets
- $925,611
- -96.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Democracy Matters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Evidence for Impact ($42.0M). Together the top 4 received $46.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $46.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence for Impact Washington, DC | Education Program | $42,000,000 |
| Ab Pac Washington, DC | Political Activity | $4,250,000 |
| American Independent Media Washington, DC | General Support | $450,000 |
| Project 218 Burke, VA | Political Activity | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $925,611 | $21,023,471 | $50,944,528 | $46,750,000 | 4 | $1,059 |
| 2024 | $28,308,706 | $28,323,061 | $46,430 | — | — | $-4,648 |
About Democracy Matters
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Matters is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $926K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $46.8M. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Democracy Matters is led by Bradley Beychok, Chairman & President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradley Beychok
Chairman & President
President → Chairman & President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Kazin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pilar Martinez
Director & CFO
Treasurer → Director & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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
How much does Democracy Matters give each year?
Democracy Matters gave $46.8M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Democracy Matters's typical grant size?
Democracy Matters's median grant in 2025 was $2,350,000, and its average grant was $11,687,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Democracy Matters give grants?
Democracy Matters gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Democracy Matters give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Democracy Matters's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Democracy Matters?
Democracy Matters reported $926K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.0M.
What is Democracy Matters?
Democracy Matters is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $926K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Democracy Matters's EIN?
Democracy Matters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2900699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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