Democracy Matters Foundation
Washington, DC ·EIN 46-3009324 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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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.
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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