Democracyfirst
DEMOCRACYFIRST IS A 501(C)4 DEDICATED TO RESTORING PUBLIC TRUST IN THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM, PROTECTING FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS, AND RENEWING THE PRO-DEMOCRACY CONSENSUS IN AMERICAN POLITICS.
Key facts about Democracyfirst
- EIN
- 88-1027253
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,625,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $325,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated April 2026.
Who Democracyfirst funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Democracyfirst's 5 itemized 2025 grants were District of Columbia (94%) and Maryland (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
Grant Count
5
Avg Grant Size
$325K
About Democracyfirst
Based on IRS filings
Democracyfirst is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,482,253 | $357,333 |
| Revenue | $9,040,572 | $3,775,287 | $4,410,000 |
| Expenses | $10,111,758 | $3,061,434 | $6,186,749 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Democracyfirst Pac ($1,000,000), Common Sense New York ($400,000), Defend the Vote Action Fund ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEMOCRACYFIRST PAC Washington, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| COMMON SENSE NEW YORK Washington, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| DEFEND THE VOTE ACTION FUND Potomac, MD | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| WOMEN4US Washington, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| DEFENDING MAIN STREET SUPERPAC Washington, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wood | President/Director | 35 | — |
| Mark Bailey | Treasurer/Director | 2 | — |
| Christine Holt | Director | 2 | — |
| Todd Rubin | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracyfirst?
Democracyfirst is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Democracyfirst operate?
Democracyfirst has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.
What size grants does Democracyfirst award?
In 2025, Democracyfirst awarded 5 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $325K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Democracyfirst's EIN?
Democracyfirst's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1027253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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