State Democracy Action Fund
Provide the education and skills needed to connect everyday people with their state government and work to help state governments represent the diverse population of their communities and advance policies that promote inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all.
State Democracy Action Fund at a glance
In short: State Democracy Action Fund gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $168K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,175,000
- +2250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $167,857
- +571.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $678,792
- +170.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who State Democracy Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Legislative Majority Pac ($650K). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 36 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How State Democracy Action Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $2.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Majority Pac Washington, DC | General Support | $650,000 |
| Kansas Values Institute Lawrence, KS | Social Welfare | $150,000 |
| Forward Action Fund Concord, NH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Together Wisconsin Acts Milwaukee, WI | Social Welfare | $100,000 |
| Save Maine Absentee Voting Portland, OR | Issue Advocacy | $75,000 |
| 603 Forward Fund Concord, NH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Majority Rising NC Cary, NC | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $678,792 | $2,619,118 | $2,049,391 | $1,175,000 | 7 | $3,989 |
| 2024 | $251,166 | $747,080 | $948,968 | $50,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $341,747 | $2,820,080 | $2,879,020 | $1,250,000 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $250,766 | $2,012,045 | $2,492,172 | $1,175,000 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $777,299 | $4,271,751 | $3,884,492 | $2,088,000 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $494,376 | $1,301,160 | $1,250,363 | $566,590 | 8 | — |
About State Democracy Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
State Democracy Action Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $679K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
State Democracy Action Fund is led by Heather Williams, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heather Williams
President
Director & Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Katelyn Stoner
Executive Director
Exective Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$65K (2023) → $183K (2025)
Jessica Post
Chair
Director & President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Anastasia Apa
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Weeks
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daria Dawson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Ananich
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Byrne-Martin
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Leslie Martes (2021–2024) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Heather Kashner (2024) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Jeremy Jansen (2024) — Vice President & Political
- Former: Jose Cornejo (2024) — Vice President, Digital & Multimedia
- Former: Joshua Handelman (2024) — Vice President & Development
- Former: Stephanie Hendrick (2024) — Vice President, Data & Analytics
- Former: Will Rusche (2024) — Vice President, Marketing & Committee
- Former: Ellie Collinson (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $183K, to Katelyn Stoner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about State Democracy Action Fund
How much does State Democracy Action Fund give each year?
State Democracy Action Fund gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is State Democracy Action Fund's typical grant size?
State Democracy Action Fund's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $167,857, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does State Democracy Action Fund give grants?
State Democracy Action Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (13%) and New Hampshire (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, NH (2 grants).
Does State Democracy Action Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of State Democracy Action Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are State Democracy Action Fund's largest grantees?
State Democracy Action Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Legislative Majority Pac ($650,000), Kansas Values Institute ($150,000) and Forward Action Fund ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is State Democracy Action Fund?
State Democracy Action Fund reported $679K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is State Democracy Action Fund?
State Democracy Action Fund is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $679K in total assets as of 2025.
What is State Democracy Action Fund's EIN?
State Democracy Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4100201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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