American Oversight Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$15.2M
Foundation funders
30
Grants recorded
78
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Oversight Inc?
American Oversight Inc is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc ($3.2M), Sandler Foundation ($2.9M), Democracy Fund Inc ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to American Oversight Inc between 2019–2025.
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| The Rogovy Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Gilstrap Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Star Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The GGM Trust | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pat Boone Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2019) to $3.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
What grants has American Oversight Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sandler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | The Bradburd Family Foundation | SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Gilstrap Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVE OF ADVANCING GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Star Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $500 |
| 2024 | Our American Future Action | general support | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | GENERAL PURPOSE | $550,000 |
| 2024 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | ACCOUNTABILITY FOR VOTING RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Sandler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | New Venture Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $325,000 |
| 2024 | Democracy Fund Inc | General support | $275,000 |
| 2024 | Democracy Fund Inc | General support | $275,000 |
| 2024 | Park Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund | FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS PROJECT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Public Wise Research and Education Fund | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Democracy Fund Inc | Program support for a cybersecurity threat assessment | $17,000 |
| 2024 | Democracy Fund Inc | Program support for a cybersecurity threat assessment | $17,000 |
| 2024 | The Eirenikos Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $750,000 |
| 2023 | Sandler Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Bernard and Anne Spitzer | GENERAL PURPOSE | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Democracy Fund Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Democracy Fund Inc | General support | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Catena Foundation | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT & PROTECTING DEMOCRACY - DEMOCRACY OPEN RECORDS WORK. | $160,000 |
| 2023 | Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Park Foundation Inc | DEMOCRACY - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Public Wise Research and Education Fund | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Gill Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Sonoma County Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Sustainable Grant Making Partners Fund | General Support | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 78 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Oversight Inc?
American Oversight Inc is funded by 30 grantmakers, led by Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc ($3.2M), Sandler Foundation ($2.9M), Democracy Fund Inc ($2.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to American Oversight Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is American Oversight Inc's largest funder?
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Oversight Inc, with $3.2M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has American Oversight Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.2M in grants to American Oversight Inc across 78 grants from 30 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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