Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$38.9M
Foundation funders
147
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc?
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc is funded by 147 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($15.5M), The Marcus Foundation Inc ($5.8M), Jewish Communal Fund ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $38.9M in grants to Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc between 2023–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2023) to $23.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $12.5M.
What grants has Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $7,986,371 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $839,200 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $839,200 |
| 2025 | Jarvis Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Sholl-Freede Foundation | Research Institute focused on strengthening security for vulnerable communities | $187,500 |
| 2025 | Covenant Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $175,000 |
| 2025 | The Tina Snider Foundation | RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS | $168,475 |
| 2025 | Sig and Mimi Feiger Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Karafin Family Foundation | DONATION | $145,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco the Peninsula Marin & Sonoma | ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES | $125,000 |
| 2025 | DKA Charitable Trust | FOR CHARITY'S SPECIFIED SERVICES | $108,000 |
| 2025 | California Community Foundation | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Feinstein Health Fund Inc | General | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Luskin Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Abramson Family Foundation | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | GENERAL | $91,000 |
| 2025 | Hochberg Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $90,000 |
| 2025 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | CIVIL RIGHTS | $80,100 |
| 2025 | The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc | JCF GRANTS FROM DAFS AND ENDOWMENTS | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Joseph and Felicia Weber Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $60,000 |
| 2025 | The Abramson Family Foundation | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Herrendorf Family Foundation Inc | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Milstein Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | J Blair & Tena Frank Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Fooksman Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | DAF - Civil Rights | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Satell Family Foundation | GENERAL USE/ NO RESTRICTIONS | $25,240 |
| 2025 | The Garchik Family Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| 2025 | RFI Foundation Inc | donation | $25,000 |
| 2025 | United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc | SOCIAL WELFARE & EDU. ACTIVITIES | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc?
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc is funded by 147 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($15.5M), The Marcus Foundation Inc ($5.8M), Jewish Communal Fund ($3.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $38.9M in grants to Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc between 2023–2025.
Who is Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc, with $15.5M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $38.9M in grants to Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc across 200 grants from 147 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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