THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED ARE TO ENGAGE EXCLUSIVELY IN SUCH SOCIAL WELFARE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS MAY QUALIFY IT FOR EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (HEREINAFTER THE "CODE").
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.9M
+1111.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$11.0M
+263.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
+111.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$579K
+72.2% YoY
About Guardian of Rights Fund
Based on IRS filings
Guardian of Rights Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on N/A, based in SHORT HILLS, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $11.0M.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,919,182 | $2,718,396 | — |
| Revenue | $39,500,000 | $6,000,000 | — |
| Expenses | $11,481,553 | $3,281,604 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Democracy Defense Project Inc ($3,500,000), Future Now Action ($1,200,000), Defending Democracy Together Institute ($1,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| States United Action Inc Washington, DC | GENERAL OPERATING | $400,000 |
| Center for Civic and Tech Life CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING | $250,000 |
| United to Protect Democracy Washington, DC | GENERAL OPERATING | $200,000 |
| Defending Democracy Together Institute Washington, DC | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000,000 |
| More Perfect Union Action Arlington, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $250,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | GENERAL OPERATING | $375,000 |
| American Unity Fund Inc Annandale, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $300,000 |
| RightCount Inc ALEXANDRIA, VA | GENERAL OPERATING | $500,000 |
| Democracy Defense Project Inc Short Hills, NJ | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,500,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | GENERAL OPERATING | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN MELAMED | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| JEFFREY KAPLAN | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| PHIL GLASSMAN | EVP & DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| LARRY ROGERS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guardian of Rights Fund?
Guardian of Rights Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on N/A, based in SHORT HILLS, NJ. It holds $32.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Guardian of Rights Fund?
As of 2024, Guardian of Rights Fund holds $32.9M in total assets with $39.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $11.0M in 2024.
Where does Guardian of Rights Fund operate?
Guardian of Rights Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does Guardian of Rights Fund award?
In 2024, Guardian of Rights Fund awarded 19 grants totaling $11.0M — an average of about $579K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Guardian of Rights Fund's EIN?
Guardian of Rights Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2922670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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