United for Democracy
United for Democracy is a public charity based in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Formed in 2023, it says its mission is to educate and engage the public so that the nation’s democracy and institutions are more reflective and responsive to citizens.
United for Democracy at a glance
In short: United for Democracy gave $1.6M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $129K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,550,000
- +214.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $129,167
- +57.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $683,384
- -74.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United for Democracy
- Contact
Mailing address: 124 Washington St 101, Foxborough, MA 02035
Phone: (508) 543-1720
Website: https://unitedfordemocracy.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United for Democracy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Artists United for Change ($650K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 18 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were reported by recipient state as 42% to Ohio, 33% to New York, 14% to Arizona, 5% to Washington, D.C., and 3% to California. The listed grants also include a recipient in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How United for Democracy gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $493K (2024) to $1.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artists United for Change Columbus, OH | Political | $650,000 |
| Stand up America Inc New York, NY | Political | $500,000 |
| Our Voice Our Vote Arizona Pac Phoenix, AZ | Political | $150,000 |
| Empowering Arizona Scottsdale, AZ | Political | $60,000 |
| Independent Strategic Research Collaborative Washington, DC | Political | $50,000 |
| Take Back the Court Action Fund San Francisco, CA | Social Welfare | $50,000 |
| Action Together Nepa Inc Mountain Top, PA | Political | $30,000 |
| All in Action Fund Washington, DC | Political | $15,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy Inc Brooklyn, NY | Social Welfare | $15,000 |
| NAACP Arizona Phoenix, AZ | Political | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $683,384 | $3,783,449 | $5,809,082 | $1,550,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $2,709,530 | $6,844,185 | $4,206,106 | $493,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $70,938 | $1,153,763 | $1,082,825 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
United for Democracy’s stated mission is to educate and engage the public in making the nation’s democracy and institutions more reflective and responsive to its citizens. Its 2024 filing says it ran media campaigns toward that mission.
Its 2025 grants included recipients whose own stated missions address democracy, civic engagement, or judicial reform. For example, Stand Up America says it works to educate, organize, and mobilize Americans to protect and strengthen democracy, including by increasing voter participation and pursuing voting-rights and Supreme Court reforms. Take Back the Court Action Fund says it seeks to educate the public about judicial reform and how it could strengthen American democracy. Other grantees describe work in areas including community action and political advocacy, positive community impact, and building a representative, multiracial government and society.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United for Democracy reported 12 grants totaling $1,550,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $650,000, with a median of $40,000. The largest awards were $650,000 to Artists United for Change, $500,000 to Stand Up America Inc., and $150,000 to Our Voice Our Vote Arizona PAC. Other awards included $60,000 to Empowering Arizona, $50,000 each to Independent Strategic Research Collaborative and Take Back the Court Action Fund, and $30,000 to Action Together NEPA.
The filing classified most listed grants as political; the $50,000 grant to Take Back the Court Action Fund and the $15,000 grant to Center for Popular Democracy Inc. were classified as social welfare. No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stasha Rhodes as executive director and director; Jamie Kantrowitz and Mark Bailey as directors; and Jennifer Mandelblatt as deputy campaign director.
United for Democracy is led by Stasha Rhodes, Executive Director & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stasha Rhodes
Executive Director & Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$90K (2024) → $315K (2025)
Jamie Kantrowitz
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bailey
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mandelblatt
Deputy Campaign Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $315K, to Stasha Rhodes (Executive Director/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United for Democracy
How much does United for Democracy give each year?
United for Democracy gave $1.6M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $493K across 6 grants.
What is United for Democracy's typical grant size?
United for Democracy's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $129,167, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United for Democracy give grants?
United for Democracy's top state is Ohio, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (33%) and Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does United for Democracy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on United for Democracy's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Political" (10 grants).
Who are United for Democracy's largest grantees?
United for Democracy's largest 2025 grantees include Artists United for Change ($650,000), Stand up America Inc ($500,000) and Our Voice Our Vote Arizona Pac ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United for Democracy?
United for Democracy reported $683K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does United for Democracy fund?
United for Democracy’s stated mission is to educate and engage the public in making the nation’s democracy and institutions more reflective and responsive to its citizens. Its 2024 filing says it ran media campaigns toward that mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United for Democracy?
United for Democracy has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedfordemocracy.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United for Democracy's EIN?
United for Democracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1395796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United for Democracy funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-for-democracy-morg_6ce50bf9933f4f90b570bb4ac038cc7f
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