The Concord Fund
The Concord Fund is a public charity based in Vienna, Virginia, formed in 2004. It supports work related to the rule of law, federalism, civic accountability, and judicial and executive branch nominations through public communications, presentations, and grants to other organizations.
The Concord Fund at a glance
In short: The Concord Fund gave $21.4M across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $593K), top state Texas. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,350,000
- -60.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $593,056
- -51.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $165,000
- Total assets
- $42,274
- -96.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (18 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Concord Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 8300 Boone Blvd Ste 500, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (202) 349-9049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Concord Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Defend Missouri ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $16.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 46 grants of 188 (24%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (22%), the District of Columbia (20%), Missouri (16%), Virginia (12%), and Florida (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Concord Fund open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 36 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $503K; repeat grants $683K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $350K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16.7M (2022) to $54.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $21.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Defend Missouri Kirkwood, MO | General Operating | $2,500,000 |
| Truth and Courage PAC Austin, TX | General Operating | $2,500,000 |
| Republican Party of Florida Tallahassee, FL | General Operating | $2,000,000 |
| Republican State Leadership Washington, DC | General Operating | $2,000,000 |
| Republican Attorney Generals Assoc Washington, DC | General Operating | $1,500,000 |
| One Nation Haymarket, VA | General Operating | $1,500,000 |
| Judicial Fairness PAC Houston, TX | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Vote No On 3 Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Catholic Vote Civic Action Chicago, IL | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Faith Freedom Coalition Duluth, GA | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,274 | $26,475,000 | $27,593,274 | $21,350,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $1,160,548 | $65,100,191 | $64,674,403 | $54,030,500 | 44 |
| 2023 | $734,760 | $52,773,080 | $54,671,747 | $44,306,883 | 46 |
| 2022 | $2,633,427 | $29,351,842 | $28,528,371 | $16,675,400 | 25 |
| 2021 | $1,809,956 | $48,134,887 | $51,141,379 | $27,733,300 | 37 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to promote the vision of liberty and justice in America, fidelity to the principles of federalism and the rule of law, to educate and organize citizens in this mission, and to encourage reforms that achieve these ends.”
Its filing describes activities including advertisements about court packing and executive branch appointments, newsletters and websites about judicial confirmations, and presentations on nominations, Supreme Court cases, federalism, and civic accountability. It says grants help facilitate these activities and strengthen the rule of law, reinforce the view of a fair and impartial judiciary, and promote federalism and civic accountability.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. ONE NATION describes itself as a public policy advocacy organization that educates and engages citizens on economic and legislative issues. State Armor Action says it conducts state-level lobbying and grassroots advocacy to protect citizens, infrastructure, and assets from global adversaries. Other 2025 grantees describe missions involving public education about institutions, equality of opportunity, job creation and business success, fiscal policy, and economic freedom.
Grantmaking
In 2025, The Concord Fund reported 36 grants totaling $21,350,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $2,500,000, with a median of $165,000. The largest awards included $2,500,000 each to Defend Missouri and Truth and Courage PAC; $2,000,000 each to the Republican Party of Florida and Republican State Leadership; and $1,500,000 each to Republican Attorney Generals Assoc and ONE NATION. These grants were listed for general operating purposes.
Other 2025 grants included $1,000,000 each to Judicial Fairness PAC, Vote No On 3, Catholic Vote Civic Action, Faith Freedom Coalition, and State Armor Action. Additional awards included $200,000 to Lexington Fund, $130,000 to People for Opportunity Inc, and $100,000 each to Michigan Chamber of Commerce and American Jobs and Growth Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Marx as president, secretary, treasurer, and director. It lists Ann Corkery, Frank J Scaturro, and Carrie L Severino as counsel.
The Concord Fund is led by Gary Marx, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Marx
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Corkery
Counsel
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$256K (2021) → $396K (2025)
Carrie L Severino
Counsel
President → Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $238K (2025)
Frank J Scaturro
Counsel
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$243K (2021) → $292K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $396K, to Ann Corkery (Counsel). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Concord Fund
How much does The Concord Fund give each year?
The Concord Fund gave $21.4M across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $54.0M across 44 grants.
What is The Concord Fund's typical grant size?
The Concord Fund's median grant in 2025 was $165,000, and its average grant was $593,056, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Concord Fund that year got $503K on average.
Where does The Concord Fund give grants?
The Concord Fund's top state is Texas, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Missouri (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants), Alexandria, VA (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Concord Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Concord Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Concord Fund's largest grantees?
The Concord Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Defend Missouri ($2,500,000), Truth and Courage PAC ($2,500,000) and Republican Party of Florida ($2,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Concord Fund?
The Concord Fund reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.5M.
What does The Concord Fund fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to promote the vision of liberty and justice in America, fidelity to the principles of federalism and the rule of law, to educate and organize citizens in this mission, and to encourage reforms that achieve these ends.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Concord Fund?
The Concord Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Concord Fund's EIN?
The Concord Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2303252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Concord Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-concord-fund-morg_4d594464aaca4a23909e189f2a330426
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