Defending Democracy Together Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$33.0M
Foundation funders
36
Grants recorded
63
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Defending Democracy Together Institute?
Defending Democracy Together Institute is funded by 36 grantmakers, led by Impactassetsinc ($9.1M), Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc ($4.0M), Catena Foundation ($2.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $33.0M in grants to Defending Democracy Together Institute between 2020–2025.
Show all 36 funders
| The San Francisco Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $35,000 | 7 | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Lodestar Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| FWDUS Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $22,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Natembea Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $19.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $3.2M.
What grants has Defending Democracy Together Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | DAF - Civil Rights | $2,500,000 |
| 2025 | Carnegie Corporation of New York | For core support of the Democracy Innovation Fund | $437,500 |
| 2025 | Our American Future Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,050,000 |
| 2024 | Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | $1,790,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | $1,500,000 |
| 2024 | Contina Impact | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $1,250,000 |
| 2024 | Catena Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Guardian of Rights Fund | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Workmoney Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Our American Future Action | general support | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Peter E Haas Jr Family Fund | SUPPORT BOB GINSBERG AND BEN BAUER'S WORK ON PILLARS OF THE COMMUNITY | $400,000 |
| 2024 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $350,000 |
| 2024 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | GOOD GOVERNANCE | $350,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $225,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $120,000 |
| 2024 | The Liberal Patriot Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | FTHREE Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR SPONSORSHIP OF LYCEUM LABS' LEADING TO GOVERN PROJECT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Lodestar Foundation | Support for Ukraine | $25,000 |
| 2024 | FWDUS Inc | IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Natembea Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $500 |
| 2023 | Hopewell Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $2,000,000 |
| 2023 | Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | DAF - Social Justice | $1,500,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 63 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Defending Democracy Together Institute?
Defending Democracy Together Institute is funded by 36 grantmakers, led by Impactassetsinc ($9.1M), Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc ($4.0M), Catena Foundation ($2.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $33.0M in grants to Defending Democracy Together Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Defending Democracy Together Institute's largest funder?
Impactassetsinc is the largest recorded funder of Defending Democracy Together Institute, with $9.1M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Defending Democracy Together Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $33.0M in grants to Defending Democracy Together Institute across 63 grants from 36 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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