National Redistricting Foundation
The National Redistricting Foundation seeks to oppose racial and partisan gerrymandering through litigation and public education
National Redistricting Foundation at a glance
In short: National Redistricting Foundation gave $525K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $263K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,000
- +950.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $262,500
- +425.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $262,500
- Total assets
- $2,255,185
- +21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Redistricting Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Redistricting Action Fund ($500K). Together the top 2 received $525K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 10 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Redistricting Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $525K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Redistricting Action Fund Washington, DC | Gen. Support for Social Welfare Activities | $500,000 |
| Tides Advocacy West Hollywood, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,255,185 | $5,354,033 | $5,404,885 | $525,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $1,863,086 | $9,698,390 | $6,737,813 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $4,239,992 | $10,031,260 | $9,506,683 | $760,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $2,056,393 | $7,661,257 | $18,975,751 | $1,105,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 | $5,976,537 | $325,000 | 3 |
| 2020 | $6,003,518 | $9,029,944 | $6,841,375 | — | — |
About National Redistricting Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Redistricting Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $525K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Redistricting Foundation is led by John Bisognano, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Bisognano
President
President → President of Ndrc & Affiliates, 2024
President of Ndrc & Affiliates → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $83K (2025)
Marina Jenkins
Executive Director
Litigation Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $98K (2025)
Kelly Burton
Director
President → Former President, 2023
Former President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Frederick Gifford
Director of Geospatial Analytics
Mapping Director → Director of Geospatial Analytics, 2025
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $178K (2025)
Jesus Mendoza
Director of Litigation Policy
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $166K (2025)
Elizabeth Pearson
Director
Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Stewart
Treasurer Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Mitchell
Deputy Director & Litigation Policy
Deputy Director of Litigation Policy → Deputy Director & Litigation Policy, 2025
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Kirsten Collings
Chief Operating Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Operating Financial Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
13 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $69K (2025)
Jacob Carrel
Deputy Director of Litigation Policy
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Jessica Weiss
Deputy Director of Geospatial Analytics
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Hayley Dierker (2020–2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Robert Ferguson (2022–2023) — Senior Director Litigation & Policy
- Former: Amanda McTyre (2020–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Erika Modarres (2020–2022) — Digital Director
- Former: Garrett Arwa (2020–2022) — Director of Campaigns
- Former: Claire Low (2021–2022) — Director of Targeting & Analytics
- Former: Patrick Rodenbush (2020–2021) — Communications Director
- Former: Saumya Narechania (2020–2021) — Census Director
- Former: Benjamin Deutsch (2021) — Digital Advisor & Fundraising Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $178K, to Frederick Gifford (Director of Geospatial Analytics). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Redistricting Foundation
How much does National Redistricting Foundation give each year?
National Redistricting Foundation gave $525K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is National Redistricting Foundation?
National Redistricting Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What is National Redistricting Foundation?
National Redistricting Foundation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Redistricting Foundation operate?
National Redistricting Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada.
What is National Redistricting Foundation's EIN?
National Redistricting Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0757693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
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