Future Now Institute

Foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 88-4342103

Providing nonpartisan education to voters and legislators about the importance of democratic principles

Key facts about Future Now Institute

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.

EIN
88-4342103
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$4,100,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$4,100,000
Median grant
$4,100,000
Total assets
$19,725,705
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$19.7M

+86.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.1M

-22.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

-80.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4.1M

+289.0% YoY

About Future Now Institute

Based on IRS filings

Future Now Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

WashingtonAlexandriaAnn ArborChapel HillFoxborough

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M1 grants20235 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Future Now Action: $4.1MFuture Now Action$4.1M

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M1$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
FUTURE NOW ACTION Washington, DCNONPARTISAN EDUCATION$4,100,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M$20M202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$19,725,705$10,581,467$5,462,778
Revenue$15,296,894$11,045,264$6,530,600
Expenses$7,355,421$5,951,657$1,067,822
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$600,444$279,239—
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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

Marguerite Jimenez — Vice President: $205KMarguerite JimenezVice President$205KDaniel Squadron — President: $120KDaniel SquadronPresident$120KLauren Ellis — Secretary and Treasurer: $50KLauren EllisSecretary and Treasurer$50K

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.

What is Future Now Institute?

Future Now Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Washington, DC. It holds $19.7M in total assets as of 2025.

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.

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