Informing Democracy Education Fund
The organizations mission is to educate and inform the public about how votes are counted and elections are certified in order to protect the integrity of our elections.
Informing Democracy Education Fund at a glance
In short: Informing Democracy Education Fund gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,150,000
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,150,000
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,150,000
- Total assets
- $19,515
- -90.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Informing Democracy Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Informing Democracy ($2.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2024) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Informing Democracy Groton, CT | Civic Education | $2,150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,515 | $2,000,000 | $2,184,436 | $2,150,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $203,951 | $2,165,000 | $1,961,049 | $1,925,000 | 1 |
About Informing Democracy Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Informing Democracy Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Groton, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Informing Democracy Education Fund is led by Jenna Lowenstein, Director & Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenna Lowenstein
Director & Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ross Morales Rocketto
Director & President
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Addisu Demissie
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lim
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 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.
Frequently asked questions about Informing Democracy Education Fund
How much does Informing Democracy Education Fund give each year?
Informing Democracy Education Fund gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 1 grant.
How large is Informing Democracy Education Fund?
Informing Democracy Education Fund reported $20K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Informing Democracy Education Fund?
Informing Democracy Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Groton, CT. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Informing Democracy Education Fund operate?
Informing Democracy Education Fund has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Informing Democracy Education Fund's EIN?
Informing Democracy Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1670340. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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