Fund for States
Fund for States is dedicated to building a democracy that works for every voter. We work with state and local election officials and community organizations to educate the public, combat disinformation, and restore trust in the electoral process-while holding anti-democracy actors accountable.
Fund for States at a glance
In short: Fund for States gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $271K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,625,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $270,833
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $3,441,656
- +810.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Fund for States funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was America Works USA ($750K). Together the top 6 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Works USA Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $750,000 |
| Strategic Victory Fund Raleigh, NC | Political | $250,000 |
| A Better Wisconsin Together Inc Madison, WI | Social Welfare | $200,000 |
| Make North Carolina First Raleigh, NC | Social Welfare | $200,000 |
| Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | Social Welfare | $200,000 |
| For Our Future Action Fund Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $25,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Fund for States?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,441,656 | $6,065,060 | $2,932,857 | $1,625,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $378,158 | $400,000 | $91,121 | — | — |
About Fund for States
Based on IRS filings
Fund for States is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for States is led by Kim Rogers, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Rogers
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
14.5 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Michelle Mayorga
Director & President
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Cooper
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lim
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $104K, to Kim Rogers (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Fund for States
How much does Fund for States give each year?
Fund for States gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Fund for States's typical grant size?
Fund for States's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $270,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fund for States give grants?
Fund for States's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (28%) and Wisconsin (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Raleigh, NC (2 grants).
Does Fund for States give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Fund for States's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (5 grants).
Who are Fund for States's largest grantees?
Fund for States's largest 2025 grantees include America Works USA ($750,000), Strategic Victory Fund ($250,000) and A Better Wisconsin Together Inc ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fund for States?
Fund for States reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.1M.
What is Fund for States?
Fund for States is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Fund for States's EIN?
Fund for States's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0791956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work Fund for States funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Fund for States's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Strategic Victory Fund
Raleigh, NC
Strategic Victory Fund supports state-level progressive advocacy, civic engagement, democracy reform, research, communications, education, and organizing, with an emphasis on infrastructure and underserved communities. In 2025, grants ranged from $30,000 to $3.7 million, with a median of $237,500, and were concentrated in Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests or describe an application process.
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
34
Total Given
$26.0M
Fuse Washington
Seattle, WA
Fuse Washington funds grassroots organizing and progressive issue, voter-engagement, and election campaigns, with its own work focused on Washington and grants reaching organizations in several states and D.C. In 2025, it made 13 grants ranging from $7,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$299K
Grants
13
Total Given
$586K
America Votes
Washington, DC
America Votes’ Education Fund makes grants to expand ballot access, voter education and participation, particularly among young people and communities of color, while its broader work supports democracy and voting rights. In 2025, grants ranged from $10,000 to $13.945 million, with a median of $500,000; its work spans more than 20 states, and grant dollars went mostly to recipients in Washington, DC. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$22.3M
Grants
119
Total Given
$168.6M
North Fund
Washington, DC
North Fund supports U.S. work in civil rights and advocacy, health equity, education, economic opportunity, voting rights, and technology and innovation. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,500 to $5.7 million, with a median of $200,000. It evaluates applications, but the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$50.5M
Grants
70
Total Given
$34.0M
America Works USA
Washington, DC
The organization was established to promote social welfare by advocating for public policies that will lead to fiscally responsible goverment, economic development, and job creation.
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
6
Total Given
$7.1M
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Madison, WI
Advocate for great public education for the common good.
Assets
$11.2M
Grants
6
Total Given
$158K
More similar funders
More Funders in District of Columbia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Fund for States's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Fund for States down — hundreds of funders to go?