Protect Democracy United
THE MISSION OF PROTECT DEMOCRACY UNITED IS TO PREVENT OUR DEMOCRACY FROM DECLINING INTO A MORE AUTHORITARIAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT. WE DO THIS BY WORKING TO STRENGTHEN THE CHECKS AND BALANCES THAT HAVE HELD THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACCOUNTABLE TO THE LAWS AND LONGSTANDING PRACTICES THAT HAVE PROTECTED OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH BOTH DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN ADMINISTRATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.1M
-19.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+67.0% YoY
Grant Count
18
+350.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$110K
-62.9% YoY
About Protect Democracy United
Based on IRS filings
Protect Democracy United is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $334K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,100,616 | $13,751,759 | $15,192,937 |
| Revenue | $3,709,174 | $2,660,683 | $13,280,811 |
| Expenses | $5,532,325 | $4,960,197 | $3,981,843 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $334,090 | $240,026 | $88,793 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Defending Democracy Together ($1,000,000), Workmoney Inc ($300,000), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DEFENDING DEMOCRACY TOGETHER WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $1,000,000 |
| WORKMONEY INC MILWAUKEE, WI | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $300,000 |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $150,000 |
| SECURE DEMOCRACY USA WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $67,000 |
| COUNT MI VOTE DBAVOTERS NOT POLITICIANS LANSING, MI | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $60,000 |
| LEADERSHIP NOW PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $60,000 |
| MAKE NC FIRST RALEIGH, NC | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $60,000 |
| PROMOTE THE VOTE PA PHILADELOPHIA, PA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $60,000 |
| WE VOTE WE WIN ATLANTA, GA | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $60,000 |
| AMERICA VOTES WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES PERMISSIBLE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE CODE. | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN FLORENCE | SECRETARY & MANAGING DIRECTOR | 3 | $22,453 |
| JEFF BERMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JERRY HAUSER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RICHARD R BUERY JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| IAN BASSIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3.5 | $36,177 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Protect Democracy United?
As of 2024, Protect Democracy United holds $11.1M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Protect Democracy United operate?
Protect Democracy United has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Protect Democracy United award?
In 2024, Protect Democracy United awarded 18 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $110K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Protect Democracy United's EIN?
Protect Democracy United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4827260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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