Independence Initiative Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$12.2M
Foundation funders
5
Grants recorded
5
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Independence Initiative Inc?
Independence Initiative Inc is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Defending Democracy Together Institute ($12.2M), Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation ($20K), The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner ($5K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Independence Initiative Inc between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defending Democracy Together Institute | $12,150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| James and Susan Ratner Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Gary and Carol Ross Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $12.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
What grants has Independence Initiative Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation | DEMOCRACY RISING COLLABORATIVE FUND | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner | DEMOCRACY RISING COLLABORATIVE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | James and Susan Ratner Family Foundation | DEMOCRACY RISING COLLABORATIVE FUND | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Defending Democracy Together Institute | TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. | $12,150,000 |
| 2021 | The Gary and Carol Ross Foundation | ASSISTANCE TO INDINGENT FAMILIES | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Independence Initiative Inc?
Independence Initiative Inc is funded by 5 grantmakers, led by Defending Democracy Together Institute ($12.2M), Michael and Deborah Ratner Salzberg Family Foundation ($20K), The Daniel and Genevieve Ratner ($5K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Independence Initiative Inc between 2021–2025.
Who is Independence Initiative Inc's largest funder?
Defending Democracy Together Institute is the largest recorded funder of Independence Initiative Inc, with $12.2M across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Independence Initiative Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.2M in grants to Independence Initiative Inc across 5 grants from 5 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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