The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc
RDIs mission is to unmask and confront the alliance of dictators threatening freedom around the world. By doing so, we inspire those in the United States and in other countries to value and protect their own democracies.
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,210,572
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VoteVets Action Fund ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
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 $25K (2024) to $4.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VoteVets Action Fund Portland, OR | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,210,572 | $4,950,170 | $5,384,808 | $25,000 | 1 | $69,313 |
| 2023 | $2,825,452 | $5,607,953 | $7,276,370 | $4,721,052 | Total only | $6,077 |
| 2022 | $4,660,111 | $10,493,875 | $6,664,575 | $563,000 | 2 | $484 |
| 2021 | $475,770 | $644,645 | $374,794 | — | — | $78 |
| 2020 | $170,188 | $329,801 | $429,167 | — | — | $11 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc is led by Uriel Epshtein, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Uriel Epshtein
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Garry Kasparov
Chairman
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caitlin Forrest
Director of Frontlines of Freedom
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Tori James
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Alexander Vindman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Igor Kirman
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Chavez
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Steele
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Savetamal
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
General Ben Hodges
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Hymowitz
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitzi Perdue
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Noor Greene (2023) — COO
- Former: Annie Duke (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Heidi Heitkamp (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Mickey Edwards (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Kerrey (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Senator Bob Kerrey (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Lasswell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Max Boot (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $233K, to Uriel Epshtein (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc
How much does The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc give each year?
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $4.7M in grants paid.
How large is The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc?
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc?
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc operate?
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, Oregon.
What is The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc's EIN?
The Renew Democracy Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2547275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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