Democratic Socialists of America Fund
To promote understanding of democratic socialism.
Democratic Socialists of America Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $783,385
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $399,886
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $20,116
- +91.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $378,788
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Democratic Socialists of America Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Socialists of America Inc New York, NY | Youth and student education | $25,000 |
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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 | $783,385 | $399,886 | $378,788 | — | — | $20,116 |
| 2023 | $717,700 | $412,359 | $363,047 | $25,000 | 1 | $10,529 |
| 2022 | $658,773 | $317,481 | $334,414 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $660,229 | $333,692 | $264,691 | — | — | $53,030 |
| 2020 | $586,219 | $184,727 | $222,968 | — | — | — |
About Democratic Socialists of America Fund
Based on IRS filings
Democratic Socialists of America Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $783K in total assets. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Democratic Socialists of America Fund is led by David Duhalde, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Duhalde
President
Board Member → Chair, 2021
Chair → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Svart
Director
National Director → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$57K (2024)
Bianca Cunningham
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Green
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxine Phillips
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yael Bridge
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon West
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leanna Ballester
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Weiss-Irwin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Llewellyn
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Tierney
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Riddiough
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Theresa Alt (2020–2023) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Chris Riddiough (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Russell Weiss-Irwin (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Bennett (2020–2022) — Fmr. Chair
- Former: Sam Miemczewski (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Virginia Franco (2020) — 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 $57K, to Maria Svart (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Democratic Socialists of America Fund
How large is Democratic Socialists of America Fund?
Democratic Socialists of America Fund reported $783K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $400K.
What is Democratic Socialists of America Fund?
Democratic Socialists of America Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in New York, NY. It holds $783K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Democratic Socialists of America Fund operate?
Democratic Socialists of America Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What is Democratic Socialists of America Fund's EIN?
Democratic Socialists of America Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2893010. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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