People for the American Way
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2026
Total received
$12.9M
Foundation funders
81
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2020–2026
Who funds People for the American Way?
People for the American Way is funded by 81 grantmakers, led by People for the American Way Foundation ($4.3M), Open Society Action Fund Inc ($2.5M), The Mai Family Foundation ($675K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.9M in grants to People for the American Way between 2020–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2026) to $4.2M (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $400.
What grants has People for the American Way received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400 |
| 2025 | The Muriel Pollia Foundation | GENERAL FUND GRANT | $175,000 |
| 2025 | People for the American Way Foundation | NONPARTISAN PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Syzygy Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Winston Foundation Inc | SUPPORT THE NEW SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN | $79,000 |
| 2025 | WOMENCONNECT4GOOD Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | OPA Foundation | ANNUAL GRANT | $13,000 |
| 2025 | The Green Fund Inc | GENERAL | $12,500 |
| 2025 | Lang Family Foundation Inc | defending freedom justice and democracy for all | $9,000 |
| 2025 | Colton Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Sapan Studio 4 Inc | CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Cannon Family Foundation | TO ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The O'Grady Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,076 |
| 2025 | Dr Lloyd and Kay Chapman Charitable Fund | Protecting constitutional principles | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Roth Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Polen Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Fine Family Charitable Foundation Trust | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Milton Meyer Foundation | SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2025 | Richmon Family Foundation | To build a society that implements the ideals of freedom, equality, opportunity and justice for all. | $500 |
| 2025 | AVY L & Roberta L Miller Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300 |
| 2025 | Ted Hall Missionary Foundation | FOR CHARITY PROGRAMS | $300 |
| 2025 | Tabachnick Family Foundation | EDUCATE PUBLIC AND PRESS | $150 |
| 2024 | Open Society Action Fund Inc | TO SUPPORT NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $260,000 |
| 2024 | People for the American Way Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT | $194,866 |
| 2024 | The Mai Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $121,200 |
| 2024 | The Stainman Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Winston Foundation Inc | FOR THE CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT VOTING RESTRICTIONS | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Syzygy Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds People for the American Way?
People for the American Way is funded by 81 grantmakers, led by People for the American Way Foundation ($4.3M), Open Society Action Fund Inc ($2.5M), The Mai Family Foundation ($675K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.9M in grants to People for the American Way between 2020–2026.
Who is People for the American Way's largest funder?
People for the American Way Foundation is the largest recorded funder of People for the American Way, with $4.3M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has People for the American Way received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.9M in grants to People for the American Way across 200 grants from 81 funders between 2020–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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