Focus for Democracy Action
FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY ACTION IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING DONORS TO MAKE THE MOST IMPACTFUL CONTRIBUTIONS POSSIBLE TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.5M
+604.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.7M
Grant Count
11
Avg Grant Size
$884K
About Focus for Democracy Action
Based on IRS filings
Focus for Democracy Action is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $9.7M. Net investment income was $776.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,463,492 | $633,749 |
| Revenue | $15,898,570 | $651,088 |
| Expenses | $12,161,649 | $17,339 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $776 | $3,528 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Working America Action ($6,067,659), Rapid Resist Action ($1,500,000), Accelerate Action Inc ($671,404).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WORKING AMERICA ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,067,659 |
| RAPID RESIST ACTION CHICAGO, IL | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,500,000 |
| ACCELERATE ACTION INC BOSTON, MA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $671,404 |
| FOCUS FOR DEMOCRACY FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| VOTEVETS ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $325,000 |
| COURIER NEWSROOM NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| FAIR DEMOCRACY WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| GENBLUE PAC WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
| COMMON SENSE NEW YORK WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
| WORKING AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $86,596 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON FRANK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELIZA FINKELSTEIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER MADDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW ROGOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES COURIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER HERRERA | TREASURER | 1 | $3,030 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Focus for Democracy Action?
As of 2024, Focus for Democracy Action holds $4.5M in total assets with $15.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $9.7M in 2024.
Where does Focus for Democracy Action operate?
Focus for Democracy Action has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York.
What size grants does Focus for Democracy Action award?
In 2024, Focus for Democracy Action awarded 11 grants totaling $9.7M — an average of about $884K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Focus for Democracy Action's EIN?
Focus for Democracy Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2097780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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