FAIR DEMOCRACY WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY ARE HEALTHY WITH STRONG VOTING RIGHTS AND ACCESS, AN ENGAGED AND INFORMED ELECTORATE, AN OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT AND TRUSTED MESSENGERS ENGAGING AMERICANS IN CIVIL DISCOURSE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+116.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.4M
-36.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$921K
+10.4% YoY
About Fair Democracy
Based on IRS filings
Fair Democracy is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $7.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,318,362 | $607,830 | $364,927 |
| Revenue | $9,312,674 | $12,982,325 | $1,030,217 |
| Expenses | $8,629,280 | $12,777,556 | $1,043,513 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $1,075 | $217 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Forward Majority Action ($2,740,000), Votevets Action Fund ($2,000,000), North Star Prosperity ($1,500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FORWARD MAJORITY ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL | $2,740,000 |
| NORTH STAR PROSPERITY SAINT PAUL, MN | ADVOCACY | $1,500,000 |
| VOTEVETS ACTION FUND PORTLAND, OR | ADVOCACY | $2,000,000 |
| THE WISCONSIN INITIATIVE VERONA, WI | ADVOCACY | $450,000 |
| FREEDOM VIRGINIA INC NORFOLK, VA | ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
| MARYLAND RISE GREENBELT, MD | ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
| COMMITTEE TO PROTECT HEALTHCARE DETROIT, MI | ADVOCACY | $150,000 |
| TEXAS FUTURE COOPERATIVE AUSTIN, TX | ADVOCACY | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID COHEN | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT, CO-CEO | 10.6 | $62,500 |
| VICTORIA HAUSMAN | DIRECTOR, TREASURER, CO-CEO | 10 | $62,500 |
| ETHAN ROEDER | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER | 7 | $31,500 |
| TRENT ARMITAGE | CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR | 2 | $8,500 |
| JEFF ROTKOFF | STATE DIRECTOR | 11.6 | $42,000 |
| BRIAN HERMAN | CREATIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $16,375 |
| CHINA DICKERSON | POLITICAL DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RAUL ALVILLAR | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Democracy?
Fair Democracy is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fair Democracy?
As of 2024, Fair Democracy holds $1.3M in total assets with $9.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $7.4M in 2024.
Where does Fair Democracy operate?
Fair Democracy has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Fair Democracy award?
In 2024, Fair Democracy awarded 8 grants totaling $7.4M — an average of about $921K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fair Democracy's EIN?
Fair Democracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2747849. 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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