SD Foundation
SD Foundation is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing expert analysis and research on current and proposed election-related law.
SD Foundation at a glance
In short: SD Foundation gave $825K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $825K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825,000
- +64.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $825,000
- +392.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $825,000
- Total assets
- $4,694,305
- +122.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who SD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Secure Democracy USA ($825K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $350K (2022) to $825K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $825K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Democracy USA Washington, DC | To provide support for in-state policy change efforts. | $825,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,694,305 | $11,111,406 | $9,026,038 | $825,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $2,108,137 | $7,441,411 | $7,371,161 | $502,855 | 3 |
| 2022 | $2,117,299 | $5,440,829 | $3,860,759 | $350,000 | 1 |
About SD Foundation
Based on IRS filings
SD Foundation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $825K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SD Foundation is led by Megan Lewis, Executive Director & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Lewis
Executive Director & Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$79K (2022) → $268K (2024)
James Griffith
Senior Director of Law & Policy
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Brina Milikowsky
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Silk
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Tarazi
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$66K (2022) → $205K (2024)
Tshombe Hubbard
Chief Administrative Officer
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$35K (2022) → $309K (2024)
Alexander Lee
Chief People Officer
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$224K (2024)
Amanda Harrington
Vice President of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$219K (2024)
Charlotte Olena
Vice President of Advocacy
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$224K (2024)
Megan Bellamy
Vice President of Law & Policy
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$215K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christopher Diaz (2023) — Legislative Counsel
- Former: Peter Skopec (2023) — Director of Advocacy
- Former: Samantha Buckley (2023) — Director of Policy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $309K, to Tshombe Hubbard (Chief Administrative Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about SD Foundation
How much does SD Foundation give each year?
SD Foundation gave $825K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $503K across 3 grants.
How large is SD Foundation?
SD Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.1M.
Where does SD Foundation operate?
SD Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Oregon, Washington.
What is SD Foundation's EIN?
SD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2286627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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