Democracy Forward
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$3.7M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
14
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Democracy Forward?
Democracy Forward is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation ($3.0M), Fund for a Better Future Inc ($500K), Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Democracy Forward between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | $3,003,633 | 2 | 2024 |
| Fund for a Better Future Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Cravens Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hourglass Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Samuel M Levy Family Foundation Co | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The a Woodner Fund Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Martin Djos Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Koh-lee Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sobel Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Democracy Forward received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Cravens Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,001,654 |
| 2024 | The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,001,979 |
| 2024 | Fund for a Better Future Inc | SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Hourglass Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Samuel M Levy Family Foundation Co | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The a Woodner Fund Inc | ADVANCES GOOD GOVERNMENT AND PROTECTS DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES THROUGH LEGAL ADVOCACY, LITIGATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY WORK. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Harold Rubenstein Family Charitable | SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES WITH TOOLS FOR DEFENDING DEMOCRACY | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Martin Djos Family Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Lyric Foundation Inc for Traditional | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Koh-lee Foundation | SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | The Sobel Family Foundation Inc | FIGHT FOR DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS | $500 |
| 2022 | Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation | OPERATING | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC RECORDS PROJECT | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Democracy Forward?
Democracy Forward is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation ($3.0M), Fund for a Better Future Inc ($500K), Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Democracy Forward between 2022–2025.
Who is Democracy Forward's largest funder?
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Democracy Forward, with $3.0M across 2 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has Democracy Forward received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Democracy Forward across 14 grants from 13 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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