Citizens Not Politicians
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$33.2M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Citizens Not Politicians?
Citizens Not Politicians is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Article IV ($10.7M), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($6.5M), Our American Future Action ($5.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $33.2M in grants to Citizens Not Politicians between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article IV | $10,700,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | $6,550,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Our American Future Action | $5,450,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Tides Foundation | $2,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ohio Progressive Collaborative | $2,000,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | $1,600,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Open Society Action Fund Inc | $1,500,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | $1,000,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Global Impact Social Welfare Fund | $500,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Unite and Renew Fund Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ohio Organizing Collaborative | $300,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund | $270,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Democracy Fund Voice Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Children's Equity Fund | $100,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| William J Brennan Center for Justice Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2023) to $26.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $5.6M.
What grants has Citizens Not Politicians received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Our American Future Action | CHARITABLE AND ADVOCACY ACTIVITY | $3,000,000 |
| 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | BALLOT INITIATIVES | $1,600,000 |
| 2025 | Global Impact Social Welfare Fund | Program Support | $500,000 |
| 2025 | Ohio Environmental Council Action Fund | SUPPORT FOR ISSUES WITHIN OHIO | $270,000 |
| 2025 | American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Children's Equity Fund | OHIO BALLOT MEASURE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Article IV | General support | $10,150,000 |
| 2024 | Sixteen Thirty Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $6,000,000 |
| 2024 | Our American Future Action | general support | $2,450,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $2,000,000 |
| 2024 | Ohio Progressive Collaborative | Voter Engagement | $1,500,000 |
| 2024 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | SEE PART IV | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Open Society Action Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT NONPARTISAN POLICY ADVOCACY ON REDISTRICTING IN OHIO | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Open Society Action Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY ON REDISTRICTING IN OHIO | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Unite and Renew Fund Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Ohio Organizing Collaborative | PROGRAM SERVICES | $300,000 |
| 2024 | American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees | general | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Democracy Fund Voice Inc | Program support for the Citizens Not Politicians campaign in Ohio | $250,000 |
| 2024 | William J Brennan Center for Justice Inc | OHIO REDISTRICTING REFORM CAMPAIGN. | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Sixteen Thirty Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $550,000 |
| 2023 | Article IV | General support | $550,000 |
| 2023 | Ohio Progressive Collaborative | Voter Engagement | $500,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Citizens Not Politicians?
Citizens Not Politicians is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Article IV ($10.7M), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($6.5M), Our American Future Action ($5.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $33.2M in grants to Citizens Not Politicians between 2023–2025.
Who is Citizens Not Politicians's largest funder?
Article IV is the largest recorded funder of Citizens Not Politicians, with $10.7M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Citizens Not Politicians received?
IRS 990 filings record $33.2M in grants to Citizens Not Politicians across 22 grants from 17 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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