Democracy Matters Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2024–2025
Total received
$21.3M
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2024–2025
Who funds Democracy Matters Foundation?
Democracy Matters Foundation is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by The American Independent Foundation ($10.1M), The Voter Participation Center ($5.0M), Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $21.3M in grants to Democracy Matters Foundation between 2024–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Democracy Matters Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Munger Charitable Trust Number Seven | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Keith and Rose-lee Reinhard | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Grodzins Fund | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The American Independent Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,100,000 |
| 2024 | The Voter Participation Center | GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK ENCOURAGING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $5,000,000 |
| 2024 | Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND PROGRAMS | $1,500,000 |
| 2024 | Media Matters Action Network | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $1,250,000 |
| 2024 | Freedom Together Foundation | PROPOSAL TO CHALLENGE MIS- AND DISINFORMATION TARGETING BLACK COMMUNITIES. | $750,000 |
| 2024 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Civic Participation | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Center for Voter Information | GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK ENCOURAGING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $375,000 |
| 2024 | The Dwoskin Family Foundation | EMPOWERS STUDENTS WITH A VOICE IN POLITICS, THE SKILLS FOR LIFE-LONG CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND THE PASSION TO CREATE A JUST, FAIR, AND INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY | $300,000 |
| 2024 | The Smith Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT MISINFORMATION AND DISINFORMATION TARGETING BLACK COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE TRUTHFUL COUNTERNARRATIVES TO SUCH INFORMATION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Lourie Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Congdon Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Park Foundation Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Cs Fund | ONYX IMPACT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Lebowitz-aberly Family Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT: THE COURT OF HISTORY | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Facts First Usa | EDUCATIONAL | $10,500 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation | COURT OF HISTORY | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Democracy Matters Foundation?
Democracy Matters Foundation is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by The American Independent Foundation ($10.1M), The Voter Participation Center ($5.0M), Deborah Joy Simon Charitable Foundation ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $21.3M in grants to Democracy Matters Foundation between 2024–2025.
Who is Democracy Matters Foundation's largest funder?
The American Independent Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Democracy Matters Foundation, with $10.1M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Democracy Matters Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $21.3M in grants to Democracy Matters Foundation across 24 grants from 24 funders between 2024–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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