Fund Democracy
Fund Democracy is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oxford, MS. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $983.
Fund Democracy at a glance
In short: Fund Democracy gave $983 across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $983), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $983
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $983
- Median grant
- $983
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Fund Democracy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Consumer Federation of America ($983).
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
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fund Democracy gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $983.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Federation of America Washington, DC | Distribution of Assets in Dissolution | $983 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $983 | $983 | 1 | $983 | $44 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fund Democracy reported a distributable amount of $44 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund Democracy is led by Mercer Bullard, President & Director on the 2021 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Mercer Bullard
President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Bullard
Vice President & Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fund Democracy
How much does Fund Democracy give each year?
Fund Democracy gave $983 across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fund Democracy?
Fund Democracy is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Oxford, MS.
Where does Fund Democracy operate?
Fund Democracy has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
How much is Fund Democracy required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Fund Democracy reported a distributable amount of $44 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fund Democracy's EIN?
Fund Democracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0479526. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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