Democracy Works is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it made $5K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $5.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6K
-18.5% YoY
Revenue
$4K
+162.1% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$5K
+793.6% YoY
Expenses
$5K
+845.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Democracy Works reported a distributable amount of $296 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Democracy Works
Based on IRS filings
Democracy Works is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it made $5K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $5.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,430 | $7,888 | $7,024 |
| Revenue | $3,693 | $1,409 | $1,732 |
| Expenses | $5,151 | $545 | $1,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,870 | $545 | $1,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $5 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $296 | $345 | $345 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
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Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard H Burkhart | President | 1 | — |
| Beth Brunton | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Patty Borman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Works?
Democracy Works is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Democracy Works?
As of 2024, Democracy Works holds $6K in total assets with $4K in annual revenue.
Where does Democracy Works operate?
Democracy Works has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington.
How much is Democracy Works required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Democracy Works reported a distributable amount of $296 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Democracy Works's EIN?
Democracy Works's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0643932. 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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