Future Now Institute
Providing nonpartisan education to voters and legislators about the importance of democratic principles
Future Now Institute at a glance
In short: Future Now Institute gave $4.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4.1M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,100,000
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,100,000
- +289.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,100,000
- Total assets
- $19,725,705
- +86.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Future Now Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Future Now Action ($4.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2023) to $5.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Now Action Washington, DC | Nonpartisan Education | $4,100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,725,705 | $15,296,894 | $7,355,421 | $4,100,000 | 1 | $600,444 |
| 2024 | $10,581,467 | $11,045,264 | $5,951,657 | $5,270,000 | 5 | $279,239 |
| 2023 | $5,462,778 | $6,530,600 | $1,067,822 | $500,000 | 1 | — |
About Future Now Institute
Based on IRS filings
Future Now Institute is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4.1M. Net investment income was $600K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Future Now Institute is led by Daniel Squadron, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Squadron
President
Executive Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Adam Pritzker
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi O. Chun
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Allen
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Butler
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Greene
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Ellis
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$60K (2024) → $50K (2025)
Marguerite Jimenez
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$205K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $205K, to Marguerite Jimenez (Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Future Now Institute
How much does Future Now Institute give each year?
Future Now Institute gave $4.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.3M across 5 grants.
How large is Future Now Institute?
Future Now Institute reported $19.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.3M.
Where does Future Now Institute operate?
Future Now Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia.
What is Future Now Institute's EIN?
Future Now Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4342103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Future Now Institute funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Future Now Institute funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/future-now-institute-morg_159f1c9ae1784224bbd5ad662d76321c
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