Democracy Fund Inc
Annual Giving
$49.2M+2% YoY
Grants
237
Median Grant
$165K
Organizations Funded
281
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Democracy Fund works toward an inclusive, multiracial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We collaborate with grantees, donors, and other partners to change America's flawed system by strengthening and expanding the pro-democracy movement.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Over $425 million in grants to promote free elections, just society, equitable public square, and accountable government institutions. Supported more than 550 organizations. Press Forward initiative $500 million into local news over five years.
How to Apply
Does not accept unsolicited proposals. Proactively seeks new grants based on strategic priorities from within network of allies and contacts.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$49.2M
Grants
237
Median
$165K
States
32
$48.4M
Grants
230
Median
$150K
States
31
$44.9M
Grants
239
Median
$150K
States
30
Grant Size Distribution
$165K
Typical Grant (Median)
$10K
Smallest
$100K
25th Pctile
$220K
75th Pctile
$1.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $100K and $220K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.5M
2024
New Venture Fund
DC · Program support for Trusted Elections Fund
$1.5M
2024
Solutions Project Inc
CA · Program support to advance climate and migrant justice
$1.0M
2024
Borealis Philanthropy
MN · Program support for the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund
$934K
2024
JustFundUs
CA · Program support for Building Power Fund
$750K
2024
Hopewell Fund
DC · Program Support for Free Election Fund
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.