One for Democracy Action Fund
One for Democracy Action Fund is a New York, New York–based small public charity that worked to connect philanthropists with democracy organizations and encourage giving to strengthen democracy. Its filings and website indicate that the organization has wound down: a 2024 filing is marked final, and the 2025 filing reports no assets and no grants.
One for Democracy Action Fund at a glance
- Expenses (2025)
- $581,525
- -83.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to One for Democracy Action Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 107 Grand Street 7 Floor, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (608) 622-9077
Website: https://onefordemocracy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who One for Democracy Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
No formal geographic focus is stated. The listed 2024 grantees were based in Washington, D.C.; Durham, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California; and Rapid City, South Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resilient Elections Network a Project of Center for Secure and Modern Elec Washington, DC | General Support | $500,000 |
| Working Families Party Pac Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $225,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Action Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Sheriff Accountability Action Durham, NC | General Support | $100,000 |
| The Voter Project Fund Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $75,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | General Support | $66,500 |
| Court Accountability Action (Via Global Impact Social Welfare Fund Fiscal Alexandria, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| America Works USA Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| California Calls Action Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Aapi Democracy Fund Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return. The 2025 filing reports no assets and no grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $581,525 | — | — |
| 2024 | $591,470 | $4,109,673 | $3,620,152 | $1,351,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $331,201 | $2,570,656 | $2,974,817 | — | — |
| 2022 | $643,986 | $2,660,000 | $2,501,250 | — | — |
| 2021 | $380,498 | $1,775,889 | $1,478,326 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated that it “unlocks resources to build a healthy democracy by fostering meaningful relationships between philanthropists and the democracy leaders of our time.” Its filing described facilitating connections between philanthropists and democracy organizations through online and in-person events to raise funds for those organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions show support for varied democracy-related work. For example, the Alliance for Youth Action describes its mission as advancing locally led democracy and youth participation; the Voter Project Fund says it works to ensure voters can cast ballots safely and conveniently; and America Votes describes coordinating progressive issues and pursuing electoral reform to expand ballot access. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the funder’s.
Grantmaking
The funder reported 13 grants totaling $1,351,500 in 2024. The available information does not establish a typical grant size. Named 2024 grants include $200,000 to the Alliance for Youth Action, $100,000 to Sheriff Accountability Action, $75,000 to the Voter Project Fund, and $66,500 to America Votes.
The 2025 filing reports no grants. Separately, the final-return narrative records a $153,343 gift to Global Impact dated August 29, 2025. The filing also says the organization dissolved in 2025, its final employees exited in January, and no programming took place. No application process or materials are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Watterson as board chair; Justine Lucas as treasurer; Dara Freed as secretary; Alexander Schultz, Michael Madnick, and Christine White as board members; Taylor Holden as CEO; and Brooke Weber as director of finance and operations.
One for Democracy Action Fund is led by Taylor Holden, CEO on every filing since 2022; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Taylor Holden
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$192K (2022) → $30K (2025)
William Watterson
Board Chair
Cofounder & Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Weber
Director of Finance & Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $75K (2025)
Alexander Schultz
Board Member
Cofounder & Chair → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine White
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Madnick
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dara Freed
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justine Lucas
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Lisabeth Silverman (2023–2024) — Senior Systems Manager
- Former: Caroline Dollman (2024) — Director of Experiences
- Former: Devon Ysaguirre (2024) — Senior Director of Programs
- Former: McKenzie Bennett (2024) — Director of Portfolios
- Former: Micaela Thurman (2024) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Jason Franklin (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lukas Haynes (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Madnick (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Quinn (2023) — Senior Programs & Political Director
- Former: Mamta Prakash Former (2022) — Director of Finance & Operations
- Former: Steve Choi Former (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Tyler Hatch Former (2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Cindy Mathew (2021) — Program Director
- Former: Mamta Prakash (2021) — Director of Finance
- Former: Steve Choi (2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $75K, to Brooke Weber (Director of Finance & Operations). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about One for Democracy Action Fund
What does One for Democracy Action Fund fund?
The organization stated that it “unlocks resources to build a healthy democracy by fostering meaningful relationships between philanthropists and the democracy leaders of our time.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from One for Democracy Action Fund?
One for Democracy Action Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check onefordemocracy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does One for Democracy Action Fund make grants?
No formal geographic focus is stated. The listed 2024 grantees were based in Washington, D.C.; Durham, North Carolina; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California; and Rapid City, South Dakota.
What is One for Democracy Action Fund's EIN?
One for Democracy Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1321994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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