THE STATE DEMOCRACY PROJECT DEDICATES ITSELF TO SERVING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS REGARDING THE NEED TO ITERATIVELY IMPROVE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY BY ENCOURAGING INCREASED CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN ELECTIONS AND POLICY-MAKING, AS WELL AS MORE RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+60.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$46.9M
+181.5% YoY
Grant Count
26
+333.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.8M
-35.0% YoY
About State Democracy Project
Based on IRS filings
State Democracy Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $46.9M. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $4,993,683 | $3,119,318 | $1,632,857 |
| Revenue | $50,078,828 | $19,722,670 | $1,932,025 |
| Expenses | $48,608,231 | $17,024,385 | $2,456,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $104,717 | — | — |
| 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
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Working Families Power ($29,888,301), Pro Democracy Campaign ($9,931,750), Working Families Organization - Gndn ($1,519,019).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WORKING FAMILIES POWER BROOKLYN, NY | STATE REFORM FELLOWSHIPS AND SPONSORED PROJECTS | $29,888,301 |
| PRO DEMOCRACY CAMPAIGN FOXBORO, MA | EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE EXPLICIT CHARITABLE, 501(C)(3) ELIGIBLE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN GRANTEE'S PROPOSAL | $9,931,750 |
| WORKING FAMILIES ORGANIZATION - GNDN BROOKLYN, NY | NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $1,519,019 |
| BE A HERO EDUCATION FUND NEW YORK, NY | 501(C)(3)-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES | $1,364,769 |
| NEW GEORGIA PROJECT ATLANTA, GA | WE CHOOSE US CAMPAIGN W/ PRO-DEMOCRACY CENTER | $1,000,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS, NV | WE CHOOSE US CAMPAIGN W/ PRO-DEMOCRACY CENTER | $500,000 |
| BLACK MALE INITIATIVE OF GA FAIRBURN, GA | WE CHOOSE US CAMPAIGN W/ PRO-DEMOCRACY CENTER | $400,000 |
| WISDOM INC CUDAHY, WI | WE CHOOSE US CAMPAIGN W/ PRO-DEMOCRACY CENTER | $380,000 |
| BLACK MEN BUILD BROOKLYN, NY | TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND ORGANIZE BLACK MEN ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES | $366,685 |
| CAROLINA FEDERATION FUND DURHAM, NC | WE CHOOSE US CAMPAIGN W/ PRO-DEMOCRACY CENTER | $300,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA BRUMMER | CHAIR & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAN CANTOR | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| RAJAN NARANG | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NORA RANNEY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ASA SHAW | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| YONG JUNG CHO | ED OF SDP'S BPRC PROJECT | 35 | $170,000 |
| MILES RAPOPORT AS OF APRIL | DEM PROJECT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $133,654 |
| BETH SCHULMAN | SDP DIRECTOR | 30 | $85,000 |
| RAAHEELA AHMED AS OF MARCH | DEM PROJECT NATIONAL LEG/ORG DIR. | 35 | $112,891 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is State Democracy Project?
State Democracy Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is State Democracy Project?
As of 2024, State Democracy Project holds $5.0M in total assets with $50.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 26 grants totaling $46.9M in 2024.
Where does State Democracy Project operate?
State Democracy Project has awarded grants in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does State Democracy Project award?
In 2024, State Democracy Project awarded 26 grants totaling $46.9M — an average of about $1.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is State Democracy Project's EIN?
State Democracy Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2003442. 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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