Our American Future Foundation
Our American Future Foundation is a Washington, DC-based public charity that supports projects aimed at a more equitable, just, and sustainable future for America. It says it educates the public to become more engaged citizens, supports legislation, and partners with philanthropists, foundations, and social change leaders.
Our American Future Foundation at a glance
In short: Our American Future Foundation gave $103.8M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $2.9M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,780,000
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,882,778
- -53.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $31,696,905
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Our American Future Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1032 15Th St Nw 385, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 552-0221
Website: https://ouramericanfuturefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our American Future Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our American Future Action ($73.0M). Together the top 10 received $98.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 14 grants of 52 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 9% to Wisconsin, 4% to Massachusetts, 3% to California, and 2% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Our American Future Foundation gives
- 3% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.7M (2023) to $103.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $103.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our American Future Action Washington, DC | Support for Charitable Work | $73,000,000 |
| Workmoney Foundation Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $9,600,000 |
| Voter Registration Project Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000,000 |
| New Politics Leadership Academy Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $2,500,000 |
| Notley Impact Austin, TX | General Support | $2,500,000 |
| Accelerate Change Boston, MA | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Public Rights Project Oakland, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Shared Ascent Fund Sacramento, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| National Council of Negro Women Washington, DC | General Support | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total covered 36 grants; the 2024 total covered 15, and the 2023 total covered one.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,696,905 | $104,446,737 | $105,255,965 | $103,780,000 | 36 | $401,435 |
| 2024 | $32,550,157 | $120,318,524 | $93,216,085 | $92,022,000 | 15 | $616,964 |
| 2023 | $5,590,248 | $11,185,907 | $5,806,265 | $4,725,000 | 1 | $21,857 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its mission as working toward a more equitable, just, and sustainable future for America. Its stated priorities include advancing pro-worker public policy, promoting family and economic security, lowering prescription drug costs, and expanding access to healthcare, including reproductive care. It also describes work to strengthen civic responsibility and encourage civic participation.
The foundation’s website identifies working families, healthcare access, and reproductive rights as areas of activity. Its listed grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, WorkMoney Foundation says it aims to help Americans pursue financial self-interest through public education and achieve economic security; Voter Registration Project describes its work as nonpartisan voter registration and assistance to other nonprofits running such programs. Public Rights Project says it works with local, state, and tribal governments to advance civil and human rights, while Shared Ascent Fund says its mission is to promote democratic values, health, and social equity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $103,780,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $73,000,000, with a median of $250,000.
The largest reported grant was $73,000,000 to Our American Future Action for support for charitable work. Other large grants included $9,600,000 to WorkMoney Foundation for general support; $5,000,000 to Voter Registration Project for general support; $2,500,000 each to New Politics Leadership Academy and Notley Impact for general support; and $2,000,000 to Accelerate Change for general support. Additional grants included $1,000,000 each to Public Rights Project, Shared Ascent Fund, and Tides Foundation, all for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca Pearcey as president, Brennan Bilberry as director, Hayley Dierker as treasurer, and Kathleen Nee as CEO.
Our American Future Foundation is led by Kathleen Nee, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Nee
CEO
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Pearcey
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brennan Bilberry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayley Dierker
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Our American Future Foundation
How much does Our American Future Foundation give each year?
Our American Future Foundation gave $103.8M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $92.0M across 15 grants.
What is Our American Future Foundation's typical grant size?
Our American Future Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250,000, and its average grant was $2,882,778, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Our American Future Foundation give grants?
Our American Future Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), New York City, NY (4 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Our American Future Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Our American Future Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Our American Future Foundation's largest grantees?
Our American Future Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Our American Future Action ($73,000,000), Workmoney Foundation ($9,600,000) and Voter Registration Project ($5,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Our American Future Foundation?
Our American Future Foundation reported $31.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $104.4M.
What does Our American Future Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its mission as working toward a more equitable, just, and sustainable future for America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our American Future Foundation?
Our American Future Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ouramericanfuturefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Our American Future Foundation's EIN?
Our American Future Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4235954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Our American Future Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/our-american-future-foundation-morg_39892ab2649e47fb824fee31cc4cd263
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