Pro-Democracy Campaign
Pro-Democracy Campaign is a public charity based in Foxborough, Massachusetts. It supports grassroots organizations and state-level work aimed at advancing an inclusive, participatory democracy, providing funding as well as strategic expertise and connections.
Pro-Democracy Campaign at a glance
In short: Pro-Democracy Campaign gave $28.3M across 92 grants in 2025 (avg $308K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,297,500
- +170.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 92
- +58.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $307,582
- +70.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $152,500
- Total assets
- $3,243,588
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (18% 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 Pro-Democracy Campaign
- How to Apply
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The website describes funding partnerships and says the campaign can provide recommendations to funders seeking to engage with its work. It does not describe an application process for prospective grantees.
- Contact
Mailing address: 124 Washington Street 101, Foxborough, MA 02035
Phone: (617) 889-1084
Website: https://prodemocracy.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pro-Democracy Campaign funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Working Families Organization Inc ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $11.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 60 grants of 150 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its approach as state-based, with work in critical battleground states. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (18%), Pennsylvania (14%), Michigan (13%), North Carolina (12%), and Arizona (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 92 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pro-Democracy Campaign gives
- 43% 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10.5M (2024) to $28.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 92 grants totaling $28.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Working Families Organization Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,800,000 |
| Faith in Minnesota St. Paul, MN | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $1,500,000 |
| Michigan United Action Detroit, MI | General Support | $1,340,000 |
| Unite Here Action Fund New York, NY | General Support | $1,100,000 |
| One Arizona Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $1,050,000 |
| Make the Road Action Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $800,000 |
| Organize Pennsylvania DBA One PA Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $800,000 |
| Detroit Action Detroit, MI | General Support | $750,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,243,588 | $30,396,970 | $30,048,804 | $28,297,500 | 92 |
| 2024 | $2,755,257 | $15,252,030 | $12,496,773 | $10,467,000 | 58 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its mission as strengthening grassroots initiatives that advance participation, community involvement, and better democratic structures in the United States. Its stated activities include funding state-based and some national organizations working on civic engagement, democracy initiatives, and research; monitoring grant progress; offering strategic advice, training, and connections to non-financial resources; and convening educational briefings.
On its website, the campaign identifies three areas for its state-based partners: protecting vulnerable communities and defending democracy; winning governing power in critical battleground states; and changing rules to build a more reflective, multiracial democracy.
The 2025 grants include organizations whose own stated missions span several kinds of work. For example, Working Families Organization says it advances the interests of working-class, middle-class, and poor Americans through advocacy, public education, media, and community organizing. One Arizona says its mission is to increase civic participation among Arizonans. The League of Conservation Voters says it works to make environmental values national, state, and local priorities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the campaign reported 92 grants totaling $28,297,500. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $1,800,000, with a median of $152,500. The reported purposes for the largest grants were general support.
Largest reported grants included $1,800,000 to Working Families Organization; $1,500,000 each to Faith in Minnesota and the League of Conservation Voters; $1,340,000 to Michigan United Action; $1,100,000 to UNITE HERE Action Fund; $1,050,000 to One Arizona; and $1,000,000 to Make the Road Action.
The organization says it conducts due diligence before making grants, checks in with partners during the year, and uses signed grant agreements and financial reports to monitor whether grants are used according to their terms. It may request additional written reports or materials as appropriate.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Donnelly as executive director and president. It lists Jerusha W. Haasenritter as chief of staff, Rajan Narang as senior director of states, and Jessica Wisneski as state strategist. The filing lists Beth Huang as treasurer from June 2025 and Todd Rubin as treasurer through June 2025; Amy Patterson is listed as secretary.
Pro-Democracy Campaign is led by David Donnelly, Executive Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 4 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Donnelly
Executive Director & President
Executive Director & Director → Executive Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2024
46 hrs/week
$271K (2024) → $302K (2025)
Rajan Narang
Senior Director of States
Director of States → Senior Director of States, 2025
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$167K (2024) → $203K (2025)
Jerusha W. Haasenritter
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$132K (2025)
Jessica Wisneski
State Strategist
New on the 2025 filing
32 hrs/week
$157K (2025)
Amy Patterson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Rubin
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Huang
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $302K, to David Donnelly (Executive Director/President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pro-Democracy Campaign
How much does Pro-Democracy Campaign give each year?
Pro-Democracy Campaign gave $28.3M across 92 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10.5M across 58 grants.
What is Pro-Democracy Campaign's typical grant size?
Pro-Democracy Campaign's median grant in 2025 was $152,500, and its average grant was $307,582, across 92 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pro-Democracy Campaign give grants?
Pro-Democracy Campaign's top state is New York, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (14%) and Michigan (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (9 grants), Phoenix, AZ (9 grants), Raleigh, NC (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Pro-Democracy Campaign give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Pro-Democracy Campaign's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (91 of 92) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Pro-Democracy Campaign's largest grantees?
Pro-Democracy Campaign's largest 2025 grantees include Working Families Organization Inc ($1,800,000), Faith in Minnesota ($1,500,000) and League of Conservation Voters Inc ($1,500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pro-Democracy Campaign?
Pro-Democracy Campaign reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.4M.
What does Pro-Democracy Campaign fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing describes its mission as strengthening grassroots initiatives that advance participation, community involvement, and better democratic structures in the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pro-Democracy Campaign?
The website describes funding partnerships and says the campaign can provide recommendations to funders seeking to engage with its work. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pro-Democracy Campaign's EIN?
Pro-Democracy Campaign's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2175467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Pro-Democracy Campaign funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pro-democracy-campaign-morg_afb275e0d5094d7195b3a15886355831
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