Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI
Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI at a glance
In short: Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- +997.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $400,000
- +997.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $1,500,786
- -58.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago 2024 Host Committee ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $400K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago 2024 Host Committee Chicago, IL | Sponsorship | $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 | $1,500,786 | $3,197,720 | $5,196,133 | $400,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $3,606,685 | $4,150,938 | $2,818,413 | $36,435 | 1 | $109,636 |
| 2022 | $2,169,601 | $2,670,402 | $3,055,832 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,052,358 | $3,323,565 | $2,280,450 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,995,033 | $2,460,262 | $2,945,673 | — | — | — |
About Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI
Based on IRS filings
Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI is led by Mark Mellman, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Mellman
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$600K (2020) → $600K (2024)
Joel Wanger
Political Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Rachel Goldstein
Communications Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Alma Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Lewis
Co-Chair & Treasurer
Co-Chair → Co-Chair & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anton Gunn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Archie Gottesman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Porter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Chenfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Kelly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Cisneros
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Stabler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Villegas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Lauter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Berkley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Richman
Co-Chair & Secretary
Co-Chair → Co-Chair & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Rosenzweig
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elliott Mendes (2020–2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Mark Gerstein (2020–2022) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $600K, to Mark Mellman (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI
How much does Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI give each year?
Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI gave $400K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI?
Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
Where does Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI operate?
Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What is Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI's EIN?
Democratic Majority for Israel D/B/a DMFI's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3298146. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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